Adjunct Professor
Georgetown University
United States
Chuck Brooks is President of Brooks Consulting International, a globally recognized thought leader, keynote speaker, and subject matter expert in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technologies, and emerging threats. With over 25 years of experience spanning government, industry, media, and academia, he advises organizations on digital transformation, risk management, and the convergence of cutting-edge technologies with security strategy. He is the author of the book Inside Cyber: How AI, 5G, IoT, and Quantum Computing Will Transform Privacy and Our Security. Chuck is a leading evangelist for proactive cybersecurity in the age of AI and quantum computing. His expertise focuses on how these technologies both empower defenders—through real-time threat detection, anomaly identification, predictive analytics, and automated response—and create new risks as adversaries weaponize them for sophisticated attacks, deepfakes, adaptive malware, and supply-chain disruptions. He frequently addresses the need to recalibrate cybersecurity frameworks, adopt Zero Trust architectures, and build resilience against AI-driven and quantum-era threats. Government Experience: Chuck has held senior roles in the public sector, including two Presidential Appointments. He played a key part in efforts supporting the stand-up of the Department of Homeland Security and has served as a subject matter expert for U.S. government initiatives on homeland defense, critical infrastructure protection, and national security. He also served as a senior advisor to the late Senator Arlen Specter. His government relations work helps bridge public-private partnerships in cybersecurity and emerging technology policy. Industry Leadership: In the private sector, Chuck has served in senior executive positions at major corporations, including General Dynamics, Xerox, Rapiscan, SRA, and Sutherland. He brings deep operational experience in cybersecurity strategy, business development, marketing, and government contracting (GovCon). Through Brooks Consulting International, he provides strategic consulting on cybersecurity risk, emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, IoT, 5G), supply chain security, and digital transformation for enterprises, government contractors, and organizations worldwide. Media and Thought Leadership: Chuck is a prolific contributor and commentator. He is a featured writer on Cybersecurity and on Emerging Technologies file Forbes. He serves as a Visiting Editor and frequent author for Homeland Security Today, contributes regularly to GovConWire, and publishes the popular Security & Tech Insights newsletter on LinkedIn with 74,000 subscribers. His articles also appear in other leading outlets. Recognitions include: • Named by LinkedIn as one of the “Top 5 Tech People to Follow on LinkedIn” and a “Top Person to Follow on Tech.” (He has 132,000 followers on his LinkedIn profile) • Named by Thomson Reuters as a “Top 50 Global Influencer in Risk, Compliance.” • Named by IFSEC as the “#2 Global Cybersecurity Influencer.” • Voted “Cybersecurity Person of the Year” in industry polls. He has published hundreds of articles and is a sought-after expert on the intersections of AI, quantum computing, IoT, and cybersecurity. Academic Contributions: In academia, Chuck is Adjunct Faculty at Georgetown University’s Graduate Applied Intelligence Program and Graduate Cybersecurity Risk Management Programs, where he teaches courses on risk management, homeland security, cybersecurity, and disruptive technologies. He previously served as Adjunct Faculty at Johns Hopkins University. A frequent keynote speaker at global conferences and summits, Chuck helps leaders across sectors understand and navigate the rapidly evolving technology and threat landscape. He holds a B.A. from DePauw University and an M.A. from University of Chicago.
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