Dr. Pano Yannakogeorgos is an internationally recognized expert on security issues including cybersecurity, global security, homeland security and violent non-state actors. Receiving his Ph.D. (2009) and M.S. (2007) in Global Affairs from Rutgers University, and his ALB from Harvard University, cum laude, in 2005.  In 2003 Dr. Pano Yannakogeorgos founded Cyrtone Consulting to advise clients on cyber conflict, strategy and geopolitical issues.

He has participated in numerous global cybersecurity bodies including the High Level Experts Group of the Global Cybersecurity Agenda of the International Telecommunications Union which was the highest global authority in the global cybersecurity policymaking. He served as an Adviser within the United Nations Security Council on issues related to nuclear non-proliferation, the Middle East (including Iran), Al-Qaida and Internet misuse. Pano taught graduate level courses pertaining to security and intelligence at Rutgers University's Division of Global Affairs, where he also headed the Center for Emergent Threats in the 21st Century (ET21).

Pano is regularly invited to share his expertise on cyber security at professional and academic conferences. He also seeks to inform a wider public audience via his publications and media interviews. You may connect with him via email him or by requesting to join his network on Linked in