Erdal Ozkaya’s Cybersecurity Blog

Erdal Ozkaya’s Cybersecurity Blog

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Personal blog of a cybersecurity professor and practitioner sharing advice on cyber defense and leadership

AI Didnt Break Cybersecurity
NewsFeb 2, 2026

AI Didnt Break Cybersecurity

The author argues that AI did not break cybersecurity; longstanding governance failures did. AI merely amplified existing shadow‑IT practices and unclear risk ownership, exposing gaps that boards and CISOs have ignored. The piece calls for a shift from treating security...

By Erdal Ozkaya’s Cybersecurity Blog
Bridging Compliance and Cybersecurity in Financial Reporting in 2026
NewsJan 28, 2026

Bridging Compliance and Cybersecurity in Financial Reporting in 2026

The SEC is drafting rules that will require public companies to disclose their cybersecurity controls as part of regular financial reporting. This links cyber risk directly to compliance, forcing firms to treat security as a core reporting element. The article...

By Erdal Ozkaya’s Cybersecurity Blog
Governing Cybersecurity in the AI Era -Pwc Workshop 2026
NewsJan 22, 2026

Governing Cybersecurity in the AI Era -Pwc Workshop 2026

PwC‑affiliated firm A.F. Ferguson & Co. hosted a one‑day masterclass titled “Governing Cybersecurity in the AI Era – Digital Trust, Risk & Resilience” on 22 January 2026 in Karachi. More than 100 senior technology and business leaders, including CISOs, CIOs and CFOs,...

By Erdal Ozkaya’s Cybersecurity Blog
The Definitive 2025 Cyber Rewind & 2026 Roadmap
NewsDec 29, 2025

The Definitive 2025 Cyber Rewind & 2026 Roadmap

At SECON’s 2025 and 2026 conferences, the author highlighted a seismic shift in cyber risk, moving from classic phishing to automated, credential‑based attacks and AI‑driven threats. Data shows MFA bypass rates soaring to 45%, ransomware focusing on data theft, and...

By Erdal Ozkaya’s Cybersecurity Blog
Securing the Road Ahead: The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Intelligent Transportation
NewsDec 17, 2025

Securing the Road Ahead: The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Intelligent Transportation

The blog highlights the growing convergence of cybersecurity and intelligent transportation, emphasizing that autonomous vehicles and connected infrastructure are becoming "data centers on wheels." It outlines three core risk areas—V2X communication vulnerabilities, AI‑driven sensor attacks, and infrastructure resilience—and presents strategic...

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