William Souza

Biography

Dr. Bill Souza holds a Doctor of Science degree in Cybersecurity and boasts an impressive career spanning over 25 years. He has accumulated a wealth of experience within diverse organizations and consulting firms. For the past two decades, his focus has been exclusively on cybersecurity within energy-critical infrastructure, with substantial involvement in RTOs and Utilities.

Dr. Souza brings a wide-ranging expertise encompassing essential areas such as cyber risk management, advanced risk concepts, cloud computing, AI cybersecurity, vulnerability management, cyber governance, cybersecurity frameworks, policy formulation, collaborative cross-industry research, and strategic countermeasures.

Dr. Souza is a seasoned academic and professional in the field of cybersecurity. His commitment to bolstering the security of energy-critical infrastructure makes him a valuable resource for those seeking pragmatic insights in this ever-evolving landscape. Dr. Souza is part of and professionally affiliated with:

• GlobalCISO Leadership Foundation (GCLF) - Board Member.

• North Carolina Independent College & Universities (NCICU) - Committee Member

• North Dakota University Center for Cyber Security Research (C2SR) - Industry Advisory Board Member

• University of the Cumberlands Ph.D. Advisory Board member

• Edison Electric Institute (EEI) AI/ML Community Co-Chair