Cloud Security · AI Governance · Risk & Compliance
Dr. Kasie Kelvin Awagu — Cybersecurity Strategist and AI & Technology Leader
Cybersecurity Strategist · AI & Technology Leader
I operate at the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and enterprise risk — leading security and GRC programs, architecting secure cloud and AI‑driven systems, and advising enterprises and high-growth teams from the boardroom to the build. My work spans cloud security and compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53), AI security and governance (NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, OWASP LLM Top 10), and the enterprise architecture that connects them — turning frameworks into programs that earn trust and hold up under scrutiny.
- 15+
- Years in security
- PhD
- Cyber Defense
- 10+
- Pro certifications
- Board
- Level advisory
A cybersecurity and technology leader securing modern cloud and AI-driven environments.
With 15+ years across enterprise security strategy, cloud compliance architecture, and the design of intelligent systems, I help organizations scale securely and operate with confidence — aligning SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST programs with the way modern teams actually build.
A doctorate in cyber defense paired with deep industry experience means I bring both academic rigor and practical execution to every engagement — from board-level advisory to hands-on security and AI-governance architecture.
Where I operate.
Cloud Security & Compliance
Architecting secure cloud environments and turning compliance frameworks into living programs — not point-in-time audits — so security scales with the business.
AI Security & Governance
Standing up responsible-AI guardrails to secure and govern AI-driven systems end to end — from data and model to production and oversight.
Security Leadership & GRC
Leading enterprise security, risk, and governance programs and advising boards — connecting strategy and enterprise architecture to measurable outcomes.
Currently focused on building secure, intelligent systems — and the governance that keeps them trustworthy — changing how organizations approach security, automation, and growth.
Authority & Expertise.
PhD, Cyber Defense — Dakota State University
Dissertation: "Analyzing the Effectiveness of Information Security Compliance on Cloud-Based Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)" — Dakota State University, Beadle Scholar.
MS, Cyber Defense — Dakota State University
Security & Leadership
Cloud & Compliance
AI & Privacy Governance
Core Domains
Cloud security & compliance · cybersecurity leadership · governance, risk & compliance (GRC) · AI security & AI governance · enterprise architecture.
Applied Expertise
Bridging cloud security compliance — SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and NIST 800-53 — with cloud-native security architecture, AI governance and AI security (NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, OWASP LLM Top 10), and the design of modern AI-driven systems — across enterprise environments and high-growth organizations.
Memberships & Communities
Insights.
Writing
Writing coming soon
Articles and perspectives on cybersecurity leadership, AI governance, and secure cloud architecture are in the works. Check back soon.