Ertugrul A.

Cybersecurity Visionary | Fortune Global 500 Advisor | Tech Innovator | EB1-A Recognized | IEEE Senior Member

San Diego, California, United States

About

Cybersecurity executive with over 25 years of global leadership experience at the intersection of innovation, security, and strategy. As the founder of multiple cybersecurity ventures—including SureLog SIEM, used by global brands like Honda, Fujifilm, and Hugo Boss—I’ve led teams, built platforms from the ground up, and delivered enterprise-grade security solutions that scale. My journey blends hands-on technical vision with executive strategy, from pioneering concepts like “Rule as Code” to achieving compliance excellence across ISO 27001, PCI, SOX, and GDPR. Recognized with the EB1-A Extraordinary Ability Visa, I continue to advise organizations and startups on building secure, resilient, and future-ready infrastructures. I’m passionate about transforming security into a business enabler—bridging the gap between technology, people, and leadership.

Experience

  • Senior Member at IEEE
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • SureLog SIEM (17 yrs 3 mos)
    • Founder & CEO (Currently in Advisory Capacity)
      Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 · 3 mos

      Currently in an advisory capacity, guiding strategy and product development.

    • Founder
      Jan 2008 - Mar 2025 · 17 yrs 3 mos

      Founded the company, led, and managed the development of cybersecurity products. One of our successful products is SureLog SIEM, which has been implemented by numerous enterprise companies such as Honda, Fujifilm, Hugo Boss, and QNB Finans. • Led the design and development of SureLog SIEM product. • Spearheaded product strategy and fully oversaw its implementation from design to in-market sale. • SureLog SIEM is also listed on Gartner Peerinsight with my coordination. Gartner Peer Insights is an online platform and review site developed by Gartner, a well-known research and advisory company specializing in providing insights and analysis across various industries, including technology worldwide. SureLog SIEM is featured among 76 SIEM products from around the world. Gartner is the most well-known and prestigious research and advisory company for SIEM products. • The technology of the SureLog SIEM product, which I managed from its company's inception to its development's conclusion, has been referenced in academic studies conducted in the USA. • Awarded a contract for an R&D project titled 'Design, Development, and Implementation of Development (R&D) Activities and Projects' from Türk Telekom • Received reference letters from top companies such as Türk Telekom, Honda, and the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) as acknowledgments of the success of my projects, work, and product (SureLog SIEM) in the field of cybersecurity • SureLog has also been cited in numerous academic papers, master's, and Ph.D. theses.

  • Founder at InfiniLogX
    Oct 2023 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Faculty Lecturer at İstanbul Esenyurt Üniversitesi
    Sep 2021 - Mar 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Member of Board at ISSA Turkey Chapter
    Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo