Ziya Gokalp

• PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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 Certificate in CyberSecurity from Harvard University.

I have also completed the Certificate Program in Cybersecurity for Critical Urban Infrastructure at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

I am currently pursuing Postgraduate Studies in Covert Action, HUMINT, and the Psychology of Intelligence Elicitation at the University of Buckingham.

As the founder of Nane Teknoloji (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, Project Management and Leadership such as:

•CCSP (Certified Cyber Security Professional),
•SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner),
•ECSA (Certified Security Analyst),
•CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker),
•CIRS (Certified Internet Research Specialist),
•CISE (Certified Information Security Executive),
•CIW Certified Security Analyst,
•ISO/IEC 27001 Certified Lead Auditor,
•MPM (Master Project Manager),
•CompTIA Project+ (Certified Project Management Professional),
•(ISC)² CISO Leadership Certified,
•ITIL-F Certified.

• MEMBERSHIPS

I'm a Certified Member of International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)² one of the world’s leading CyberSecurity professional organizations, and 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 (AfCIIS) Accredited Affiliate Member of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) the first professional institution in the field of cyber and information security to be granted Royal Charter status and an organization committed to continuously advancing professional standards within the industry.

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.

• RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

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

My current independent research focuses on Machine-to-Machine Intelligence (M2MINT™), a target-centric framework for intelligence and counterintelligence among autonomous and semi-autonomous artificial agents (M2MINT™ Conceptual Framework · Developed by Ziya GÖKALP · 2026) m2mint.org.

• PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY

I strongly believe in the power of multidisciplinary thinking. My perspective is shaped by diverse academic studies, professional specializations, and continuous learning across information technology, cybersecurity, risk management, business strategy, and intelligence. By connecting insights from different disciplines, I assess complex challenges from technical, managerial, and strategic perspectives and develop comprehensive, innovative, and sustainable solutions.

Beyond my professional life, my interests span photography, sailing, motorcycles, and technology.

• 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.