Ziya Gokalp

As an IT, Network, and Cybersecurity Leader & Advisor with over 15 years of international experience, I have led the design, implementation, and management of complex IT, Operational Technology (OT), and Cybersecurity initiatives across multiple industries.

Based in Toronto, Canada, I hold a Master's degree in Information Technology, a Postgraduate degree in Marketing, and an Executive Diploma in Cyber Security from Harvard University.

I'm a Certified Member of International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)², one of the world’s leading CyberSecurity professional organizations.

In addition, I am a Senior Member of the International Society of Automation (ISA), a global professional organization that develops standards and provides resources in industrial automation, control systems, and OT/ICS cybersecurity.
I am also a Certified Member of the Association of Internet Research Specialists (AOFIRS), which provides professional education, resources, and methodologies in online research, web intelligence, and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), as well as a Certified Member of Leaders Excellence at Harvard Square, a professional community focused on leadership development, executive education, knowledge sharing, and global professional networking.

Furthermore, I have been formally recognised as eligible for the Senior Certified Leadership Practitioner (SCLP) designation by the Australian Graduate School of Leadership (AGSL), an institution that has provided executive leadership development, professional recognition, and strategic advisory services to individuals and organisations worldwide since 1970.

As the founder of Nane Technology, I provide Strategic Cybersecurity Consulting with a particular focus on OT/ICS Security, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), Red Teaming, vCISO Services, AI Security, Cybersecurity Governance and Cybersecurity Solutions Integration.

My professional qualifications include globally recognized certifications in CyberSecurity, IT, and Project Management, such as:

•SSCP (System Security Certified Practitioner),
•ECSA (Certified Security Analyst),
•CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker),
•CIRS (Certified Internet Research Specialist),
•CISE (Certified Information Security Executive),
•CIW Security Analyst,
•OOSE (OT Security Expert),
•OCOE (Comprehensive OSINT Expert),
•ISO/IEC 27001 Certified Lead Auditor,
•MPM (Master Project Manager), and
•CompTIA Project+ Certified Project Management Professional.

Alongside my professional career, I continuously pursue Academic Education and conduct Independent Research in Security Studies, Intelligence and Counterintelligence, HUMINT, Strategic Intelligence, and Cyber Espionage & Warfare. I regularly publish analytical articles examining the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, critical infrastructure, geopolitics, and modern intelligence operations.
ORCID Researcher ID: 0009-0002-8043-8805

Beyond my professional life, my interests span photography, sailing, motorcycles, and technology. I am also deeply interested in intelligence, innovation, and continuous learning.

Personal Motto:
“Sapere Aude” – “Dare to know”.

I believe that a true seeker of knowledge looks beyond the visible and questions the hidden layers of reality.

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