Ediz Ozturk is an accomplished technology strategist, professor, and executive advisor with over 30 years of experience leading complex digital transformation initiatives across cybersecurity, IT governance, and enterprise modernization. He is the CEO of edZconsult and serves as a Professor of Practice at Rome Business School, where he designs and delivers advanced technology and leadership programs for professionals and executives.

A globally certified expert, Ediz holds numerous prestigious credentials including CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), PMP (Project Management Professional), CISA, COBIT, and ITIL. He is also an authorized instructor for top-tier programs such as (ISC)², ISACA, CompTIA, EC-Council, and Microsoft Azure.

Ediz has led high-impact cybersecurity, cloud, and compliance engagements across banking, telecom, energy, and government sectors — specializing in frameworks such as PCI-DSS, SWIFT CSP, ISO 27001, and NIS2. His technical training portfolio covers advanced areas including ethical hacking, penetration testing, cloud architecture, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, Docker, and AI in cybersecurity.

As a sought-after thought leader, Ediz contributes monthly articles to Harvard Business Review Türkiye, where he writes on emerging technologies such as AI governance, digital immune systems, post-quantum cryptography, and intelligent infrastructure. He is also actively pursuing doctoral research opportunities in Italy to further advance his work at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.

Currently based in Ravenna, Italy, Ediz continues to advise multinational firms, teach at leading institutions, and drive innovation in the digital economy through consulting, training, and strategic leadership.