Alfred Basta ✓

Dr. Alfred Basta is a distinguished Professor of Cybersecurity, Computer Science, and Mathematics, holding a Ph.D. in Cryptography and a Master's in Computer Science. With nearly three decades of academic and industry expertise, he has authored over a dozen major textbooks published by Wiley and Cengage, including Penetration Testing from Contract to Report, Open-Source Security Operations Center, and Mathematics for Cybersecurity.

Dr. Basta holds 60+ professional certifications spanning security leadership, penetration testing, cloud architecture, governance, and forensics. He is a visionary in distance education, a peer-reviewed researcher, and holds three patents. He serves as Chair of the CPENT Scheme Committee and Exam Item Writer for the Cloud Security Alliance, directly shaping global cybersecurity standards.

Beyond technology, Dr. Basta is a devoted Christian author of more than 50 books, offering biblical wisdom and pastoral insight to those navigating life's deepest sorrows.

Dr. Basta embodies a rare synthesis of scholarly rigor, practical mastery, and spiritual depth, a transformative voice in both cybersecurity and faith.