Botan is an Assistant Lecturer in Cybersecurity at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr. He is experienced in information security governance and regulatory compliance, with a strong background in preparing organizations for PCI DSS, PCI CPP, and ISO 27001 certifications. His expertise includes managing GRC activities such as vendor assessments, incident response, policy enforcement, and security awareness. He is familiar with NIST CSF and the operational roles of Red, Blue, and GRC teams, and is knowledgeable in both offensive and defensive security practices, including penetration testing and network defense. His current research interests focus on employing machine learning and AI within the cybersecurity domain to enhance threat detection, decision-making, and predictive capabilities.
Education
- PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, Sulaimani Polytechnic University, expected 2026
- MS in Advanced Computer Science (Cybersecurity focused), University of Bradford , 2014
- BS in Statistics and Computer, University of Sulaimani, 2011
Research
Research focuses on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, with particular emphasis on anomaly detection. Multiple contributions explore the application of machine learning and AI techniques to strengthen threat detection, predictive security, and decision-making in complex network environments. Work also addresses governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), intrusion detection systems, and the integration of offensive and defensive security practices with advanced AI models.
