Jeffrey Apolis

Cybersecurity expert with over 25 years of experience working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity and driving innovation and resilience in the face of evolving security challenges. Skilled in articulating cyber risk in business terms to promote organizational resilience and guide strategic decision-making. Fosters collaboration among diverse stakeholders to advance understanding of blended threats and develop security initiatives to promote effective defense strategies.

Focuses on understanding the root causes of cybersecurity weakness – which often includes issues of misaligned incentives for both attackers and defenders and believes that the most innovative cybersecurity solutions can be inspired by unexpected sources, like pizza making, children’s books, or ancient naval battles.

Holds a Master of Science in Information Technology, specializing in Information Security and Assurance from Carnegie Mellon University, along with multiple industry certifications including CISSP, CCISO, CRISC, GIAC GSTRT, CCSK and AWS Certified Solutions Architect.