Dr. Ferhat Dikbiyik, CTIA , is a leading researcher in cyber risk and disaster resiliency with over 15 years of experience bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world security. As the Chief Research and Intelligence Officer at Black Kite, he leads a specialized team of data scientists and engineers to decode threat actor attack vectors and refine machine-learning algorithms.

With a Ph.D. from UC Davis and a Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) designation, Dr. Dikbiyik is uniquely positioned to analyze the technical mechanics of cyber warfare. He is a recognized voice in the scientific community with over 40 peer-reviewed publications—garnering 1,000+ citations—for his work on critical infrastructure and risk automation. His current research focuses on the intersection of the "hacker mindset" and automated risk assessment, providing leaders with the intelligence needed to stay ahead of ransomware and systemic cyber threats.