Advisory Board

David is a Cybersecurity technology founder and CEO and former CISO, providing cyber risk analytics to Health Care, Military, Financial Services and the cyber insurance industry.

Confidence Staveley is a multi-award-winning cybersecurity leader, bestselling author, talent developer, and advocate for gender inclusion. She excels at making complex cybersecurity concepts accessible to diverse audiences and holds numerous industry certifications, including CISSP, CSSLP, and CCISO. Currently serving on the Global Future Council on Cybersecurity for the World Economic Forum and as a Global Ambassador for the Global Council for Responsible AI, Confidence has been recognized as a Top 40 Global Thought Leader in Security and Safety (2024), received the SANS Difference Maker Award for People’s Champion of the Year (2024), was named one of the “150 Fascinating Females Fighting Cybercrime” (Women Know Cyber), and honored as a Top 25 Leader in Cybersecurity (2024) as well as the Cybersecurity Woman of the World (2023), among many other recognitions.

In addition to her advisory roles on various boards, Confidence is the founder of CyberSafe Foundation, a leading non-profit dedicated to democratizing access to cybersecurity and AI education. She also serves as the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of AI Cyber Magazine, a seasonal publication offering insights into how AI technologies are shaping the cybersecurity landscape.

Yuri Diogenes has a Master degree in Cybersecurity from UTICA University and currently he is a PhD Candidate in Cybersecurity Leadership from Capitol Technology University. Yuri has been teaching at EC-Council University since 2015, and currently he is also teaching at University of Texas at Dallas. Yuri is a published author with 34 books published, mainly covering information security and Microsoft technologies. Yuri has been working in the big tech industry for the past 20 years and in the cybersecurity field for the past 18 years. Yuri also holds many industry certifications, such as CISSP, C|ND,C|EH, E|CSA, C|HFI, C|TIA, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CASP, and MITRE ATT&CK Cyber Threat Intelligence.

Iman Ghanizada, a globally recognized tech visionary and business executive focused on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. An acclaimed author and dynamic speaker, he captivates international audiences with his futurism and insights. Ghanizada pioneered Google's Autonomic Security Operations solution, catapulting Google's security business.

Jack Johnson is a Staff Solutions Engineer at Proofpoint with 25+ years in cybersecurity, specializing in social engineering and phishing threats. A former U.S. Navy cryptologist, he built expertise in secure communications and threat analysis. He managed global phishing mitigation as a SOC Manager for 13 years, including a phishing takedown service. At Proofpoint, Jack combines deep technical insight with operational leadership to protect enterprises. He is widely recognized as a subject matter expert in information security and advanced threat defense.

Nikolaus Stapels is the managing director of CyCo Cyber Competence Center GmbH, founder of Vertriebssoftware24 GmbH, and owner of NSCT. As a VdS-approved and TÜV-certified consultant for cyber risks, he advises banks, companies, and insurers and develops process-oriented software solutions for banks, insurers, and companies with Vertriebssoftware24. In seminars, he imparts the know-how to recognize cyber risks and supports companies with NSCT in setting up processes, guidelines, and employee training. Known from TV formats such as “Welt der Wunder” and as a keynote speaker, he demonstrates live how attackers operate.

With over 15 years of experience leading cybersecurity programs across Fortune 500 companies and U.S. federal agencies, Nawaz Ahmad is a recognized thought leader in enterprise security strategy, risk management, and operational resilience. Nawaz has vast experience in managing global information security and IT risk initiatives, driving business-aligned security programs that proactively defend against emerging threats.

Throughout a career spanning roles at the U.S. Department of State, Leidos, IBM Cloud, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Deloitte, Nawaz has built and led high-performing security teams, guided organizations through complex compliance landscapes, and integrated cybersecurity into core business functions.

A trusted advisor to executives and a champion of forward-leaning security practices, Nawaz holds an M.S. in Applied Information Technology – Cyber Security from George Mason University and a suite of industry certifications, including CISSP, CCSP, GCIA, CEH, CSM, and Security+.

Lipika is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with deep expertise in threat detection, incident response, and security operations. She currently serves as a Deputy Divisional CISO. With a strong background in security operations and a passion for building scalable detection programs, Lipika has made a significant impact in both startup and enterprise environments. Her experience spans technical leadership, risk reduction, and the development of resilient blue team strategies. Lipika’s insights will be instrumental as we continue to shape A Cyber Guru’s hands-on training programs, real-world simulations, and AI-powered learning platform for next-generation cyber defenders.

He supported and build Well Architected Cloud Solution for Fortune 100 Customers with secure baseline with Expertise in End to End Security Solutions. Cloud Identities. CSPM, SOAR Solutions. He has extensive experience in Zero trust and SAP Security Architecture. Khalid is Microsoft Alumni ( Security & Compliance) & Microsoft Certified Trainer with focus on Security & Compliance.

Raghu Boddu is the Technical Director and Global Security Advisory Lead. He is a Microsoft Security MVP, authored the book “Microsoft Unified XDR & SIEM Solution Handbook” and has an upcoming book, “Microsoft Security Copilot for Professionals”. With over 20 years of IT experience, specializing in Cybersecurity with core expertise in XDR, SIEM & SOAR and SOC, he has provided advisory services to numerous Fortune 500 companies on their cybersecurity strategies and initiatives. Mr. Boddu holds dual master’s degrees in information service and information technology and collaborates very closely with Microsoft Product Teams.

Mostafa Abdelaziz is a skilled SOC Analyst with practical experience in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR). He’s a CTF champion, DFIR lab builder, and published author, known for creating technical content and real-world simulations that simplify complex cyber threats. His strengths include threat detection, automation, and proactive threat hunting.