Publications

Peer-reviewed articles, industry publications, and research contributions in cybersecurity and threat intelligence.

Industry Publication2026

Inside the Mind of a Threat Actor: What CISOs Must Learn Before the Next Breach

Awad, A.

Cyber Defense Magazine

An exploration of threat actor psychology, decision-making processes, and cognitive patterns that security leaders must understand to anticipate and prevent sophisticated cyber attacks.

Awad, A. (2026). Inside the mind of a threat actor: What CISOs must learn before the next breach. Cyber Defense Magazine.

Awad, A. "Inside the Mind of a Threat Actor: What CISOs Must Learn Before the Next Breach." Cyber Defense Magazine, 2026.

Awad, A. "Inside the Mind of a Threat Actor: What CISOs Must Learn Before the Next Breach." Cyber Defense Magazine (2026).

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  author = {Awad, A.},
  title = {Inside the Mind of a Threat Actor: What CISOs Must Learn Before the Next Breach},
  journal = {Cyber Defense Magazine},
  year = {2026}
}

Industry Publication2025

The Financialization of Cybercrime

Awad, A.

Cyber Defense Magazine

An analysis of the evolving financial infrastructure supporting cybercrime operations, including ransomware-as-a-service, cyber insurance arbitrage, and cryptocurrency-based money laundering.

Awad, A. (2025). The financialization of cybercrime. Cyber Defense Magazine.

Awad, A. "The Financialization of Cybercrime." Cyber Defense Magazine, 2025.

Awad, A. "The Financialization of Cybercrime." Cyber Defense Magazine (2025).

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  author = {Awad, A.},
  title = {The Financialization of Cybercrime},
  journal = {Cyber Defense Magazine},
  year = {2025}
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