The President of Industry Professor Association takes pride in presenting this citation to Industry Professor – Raza Nowrozy
Extensive Industry Experience in Cybersecurity
Dr. Raza Nowrozy has accumulated over two decades of experience spanning both industry and academia[1]. In the corporate sector, he has held senior roles including serving as Head of Cyber Security at Untapped Talent, where he led a team of cybersecurity professionals (including neurodiverse talent) to protect major organisations[2]. His career has encompassed work across tier-one Australian organisations, where he translated complex security risks into business-aligned strategies[3]. This breadth of experience covers Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) leadership, advisory positions, and enterprise-level security roles[4]. Such roles demonstrate not only long tenure in the field but also a wide scope – from hands-on implementation of security controls to high-level strategic risk management. Importantly, Dr. Nowrozy’s combined industry and academic background enables him to bridge deep technical knowledge with practical business insight, a valuable asset cultivated through years of working in diverse cybersecurity environments[1][5]. His extensive experience is further evidenced by his current academic engagement (as a Sessional Academic and Adjunct Fellow at Victoria University) alongside industry commitments[6], underscoring a career that integrates real-world practice with theoretical expertise.
Recognition by Industry Authorities and Peers
Dr. Nowrozy’s contributions have earned significant recognition from industry authorities and professional peers. He has been honoured twice in a row in the CSO30 Awards (2022 and 2023), an award that celebrates Australia’s top 30 cyber security practitioners[7]. This places him among the nation’s leading security experts, as judged by a panel of industry leaders. He also holds an Honorary/Adjunct Fellowship at Victoria University, reflecting institutional recognition of his expertise and industry achievements[8]. In addition, he has attained multiple elite industry certifications – including C|CISO, CISM, CDPSE, CASP+, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, and Microsoft Certified Trainer – which are credentials awarded by respected professional bodies (such as ISACA, CompTIA, and Microsoft) to recognise high proficiency in security governance, privacy, and technical skills[9].
Moreover, Dr. Nowrozy has served in executive roles within professional cybersecurity societies, demonstrating the trust and respect he has earned among professional associations[10]. For example, he was listed as a member of the Program Committee for the Australian Cyber Conference, indicating his peer recognition as an expert qualified to help shape national cybersecurity dialogue[2]. Being an invited speaker at major industry conferences further highlights his standing – he has presented at the Australian Cyber Conference in multiple years, sharing insights on strategic and human aspects of security[11][12]. This pattern of awards, certifications, and leadership roles evidences that Raza Nowrozy is highly regarded by industry authorities, professional associations, and his peers.
Commitment to Knowledge Sharing and Education
Raza Nowrozy has a clear commitment to sharing his practical knowledge through education, mentorship, and public outreach. He actively serves as an educator – currently a sessional academic teaching cybersecurity at university level and an Adjunct Fellow guiding research[6]. In industry settings, he has leveraged his expertise to train and mentor neurodivergent talent: as Head of Cyber Security at Untapped, he trained employees on the autism spectrum, developing their cybersecurity skills to meet the needs of leading organisations[2]. This not only addresses skills shortages but also exemplifies his dedication to inclusive knowledge transfer.
Dr. Nowrozy is also a certified Microsoft Certified Trainer, which indicates formal involvement in professional training programmes[13]. He has mentored career-changers in cybersecurity through initiatives like the Harness Projects Cybersecurity Career Launcher, where he provides guidance on real-world projects for students entering the field[14]. Beyond formal teaching, he regularly shares insights through writing and speaking. He has authored numerous articles and research publications in cybersecurity, with a focus on areas like electronic health record security and privacy[15]. His research output has been widely cited, reflecting how his ideas are disseminated and built upon by others in the community (over ~1,000 citations to date)[16].
Furthermore, Dr. Nowrozy is an advocate for diversity and ethics in tech, frequently speaking on topics such as neurodiversity, workplace culture, and inclusion in cybersecurity. For instance, at industry conferences he has delivered sessions on empowering “untapped” talent (women and neurodivergent individuals) in cyber security and on the human elements of cyber risk[11][17]. He is also involved with the Genius Armoury platform – a project aimed at upskilling neurodiverse candidates in cybersecurity – indicating his willingness to share knowledge with underrepresented communities[15]. Through teaching, mentoring, public speaking, and writing, Raza Nowrozy consistently demonstrates a profound commitment to educating others and openly sharing his practical insights for the benefit of the broader industry.
Relevant Industry Fields for the Title
Considering Dr. Nowrozy’s background, the most relevant industry field for his Industry Professor recognition is Cybersecurity Leadership, Governance & Research, particularly in the domain of Cyber Risk Management and Security Governance. His expertise spans several intersecting fields, including:
- Cybersecurity Leadership and Strategy: evidenced by his roles heading security teams and developing organisational security frameworks[18][2].
- Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC): he holds GRC-focused certifications (CISM, C|CISO) and has worked on aligning security initiatives with business objectives at top organisations[19][5].
- Privacy and Electronic Health Record Security: an area of his academic research and publications[20][2], which bridges healthcare and IT security.
- Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development: through his training of neurodiverse talent and mentorship roles, influencing the development of the cyber talent pool[2][14].
These fields collectively highlight Raza Nowrozy’s influence in the Information Security industry, with an emphasis on strategic security management, privacy protection, and human-centred cybersecurity practices – all of which strongly support his application for Industry Professor in this discipline.
Key Quantitative Data on Raza Nowrozy’s Industry Influence
- Experience: Over 20 years of combined industry and academic experience in cybersecurity[1].
- Leadership Roles: Head of Cyber Security leading a team at Untapped Talent (current), plus prior senior roles across several tier-one organisations[2][3].
- Industry Certifications: 6 major certifications (C|CISO, CISM, CDPSE, CASP+, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, MCT) demonstrating certified expertise in security and training[9].
- Awards: Two-time CSO30 Award recipient (2022 and 2023), recognising him among the top 30 Australian cyber security leaders[7].
- Professional Societies: Held executive positions in several professional cybersecurity associations (long-term involvement)[10].
- Publications & Citations: Author of ~16 research publications, cited over 1,000 times (h-index 9, i10-index 9) in scholarly literature[16].
- Conference Speaking: Invited speaker at least twice at Australia’s flagship cyber conferences (2024 and 2025), plus member of conference program committee[11][2].
- Training Impact: Mentored and trained numerous cybersecurity practitioners, including neurodiverse professionals placed into roles at leading companies[2].
Each of these data points underscores Dr. Nowrozy’s substantial industry influence and the breadth of his contributions, bolstering the case for his recognition as an Industry Professor.
Sources: Raza Nowrozy’s professional profiles and publications[1][2][7][16], industry conference bios[18][11], and mentorship features[21][14].
[1] [3] [6] [8] [9] [12] [13] [17] [19] Raza Nowrozy – Australian Cyber Conference 2025
https://melbourne2025.cyberconference.com.au/speakers/raza-nowrozy-omurw
[2] [7] [10] [15] Program Committee – Australian Cyber Conference 2024
https://melbourne2024.cyberconference.com.au/program-committee
[4] [5] [14] [21] Learn Cyber from a Global Bank’s Head of Cyber Risk
https://www.harnessprojects.com.au/inside-cybersecurity-with-harness-projects-mentor-raza-nowrozy
[11] [18] Raza Nowrozy – Australian Cyber Conference 2024 – Canberra
https://canberra2024.cyberconference.com.au/speakers/raza-nowrozy
[16] [20] Dr. Raza Nowrozy – Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4Rs18G8AAAAJ&hl=en
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As CEO of Industry Professor Association, I have a passion for education and learning that leads towards a productive outcome for Industry. The Industry Professor Association is a non-profit organisation that recognises industry expertise and experience and helps members gain the ultimate recognition of their Industry career. We also help organise their industry expertise by converting it into digital learning products and sharing it with a learner hungry world.
As a previous Head of School – Southbank Institute of Technology, it gave me great insight into educational design, corporate client learning needs, government policy and strategies. My goal was to meet the needs of industry in regards to providing graduates who were highly trained in practical skills and employability skills. Whilst meeting the learning style of a generation that is highly engaging with communication channels, and immersed in collaboration to gain learning at their time, place and pace.