Page 47 - Cyber Defense eMagazine September 2025

P. 47

About the Author

Ferris Adi, MBA, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC is CISO at Trans
Americas Fiber. He is a Cybersecurity Leader, Strategist, Futurist
and Author.

Ferris Adi is an internationally recognized cybersecurity leader with
over two decades of experience protecting critical infrastructure,
guiding global enterprises, and advising boards on emerging digital
risks. His career spans senior security leadership roles across
telecommunications, finance, government, and technology—where
he has led large-scale security transformations and built high-
performing security programs from the ground up.

A trusted voice in the fields of AI governance, Zero Trust architecture, and quantum-resilient
security, Ferris blends technical mastery with strategic foresight to help organizations navigate an era
where autonomous systems make decisions and quantum computing threatens the foundations of
encryption. He is known for translating complex security challenges into practical, business-aligned
solutions that build trust while enabling innovation.

Ferris is a sought-after keynote speaker at major conferences and the author of multiple thought
leadership pieces on the future of cybersecurity. His work focuses on equipping CISOs and executives
with the tools, frameworks, and cultural strategies needed to thrive in the age of AI, autonomy, and
quantum uncertainty.

Ferris can be reached on LinkedIn for collaboration, speaking engagements, and industry discussions
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferrisadi

42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52