Our Approach
GCS Advisory Group strives to shape a secure and sustainable future, rooted in the principles of cyber sustainability. Our unwavering commitment is directed towards cultivating a reality in which communities thrive and the risks posed to critical infrastructure are profoundly diminished.
As a social enterprise, our extensive cybersecurity solutions provided through our member consortium, are dedicated to the protection of critical infrastructures and the enhancement of community capabilities, thereby driving meaningful social impact. We uphold values that are in sync with the diverse organizations that we serve and recognize the nuanced ethical and moral dimensions of cybersecurity, particularly their variation across different regions. Our approach is to fuse strategic acumen and astute analysis with a strong commitment to sustainability, ensuring that our partnerships are both forward-thinking and regionally conscious.
GCS Advisory Group provides transformational digital security consulting services to organizations around the world. Our offerings are anchored in data protection methodologies that our clients leverage to mitigate potentially dangerous environmental disasters, offset climate change efforts, and protect innocent lives. We specialize in utilizing collaboration as our strategy to offer well-designed cybersecurity solutions for the organizations that need them most. We believe that sharing risks and rewards is critical to creating a sustainable digital and cybersecurity ecosystem. By working together, our clients can leverage each otherβs strengths and mitigate each otherβs weaknesses, creating a robust and resilient cybersecurity framework that benefits everyone.
OUR PARTNERS
At GCS Advisory Group, we understand the paramount importance of digital security, cybersecurity, and sustainability in safeguarding businesses and organizations against cyber threats. We promote holistic understanding of these fields by emphasizing the variability of cybersecurity practices across diverse environments and the crucial role that sustainability plays in addressing digital challenges. Our global outlook equips us to tackle the multifaceted challenges of cybersecurity and sustainability in todayβs ever-evolving digital world.
Our approach is rooted in innovation and collaboration, bringing together experts in cybersecurity, digital security, sustainability, policy makers, and other stakeholders to develop efficient, effective, and equitable solutions. By adopting an interdisciplinary approach that integrates cybersecurity and digital security, we explore new ideas and build comprehensive solutions that better address the complex challenges of cybersecurity and sustainability and promote a safe and secure digital landscape for businesses and organizations to thrive. We prioritize the protection of digital assets, ensuring that our solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of each organization and environment, while also promoting sustainable practices that are environmentally and socially responsible.
Our approach prioritizes digital security, ensuring that your critical assets are protected against potential cyber threats, while also addressing any vulnerabilities that may exist in your digital infrastructure. We work with you every step of the way, providing guidance and support to ensure that you have the knowledge and resources needed to maintain a secure digital environment. With our help, you can have peace of mind knowing that your digital assets are protected against all potential threats.
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Humanitarian
Energy
Water & Wastewater Systems
Telecommunications
Financial Services
Healthcare/ Biotech/ Life Sciences & Public Health
Food & Agriculture
Information Technology
Industrial & Manufacturing
Transportation Systems
Education/ Academia
Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism
MINING
Retail & Fashion
OUR VISIONARY
VEDA T. WOODS β’ FOUNDER
Veda T. Woods is globally acknowledged as a pivotal figure in cybersecurity sustainability, distinguished by a depth of expertise that spans decades. She is celebrated for her strong commitment to sustainable practices in cybersecurity and her dedicated efforts in online child protection. Veda actively promotes inclusivity and implements long-term security strategies, making significant impacts in both public and private sectors.
At the forefront of the Global Cyber Security Advisory Group, she oversees a global consortium of leading cybersecurity institutions, driving innovation and advancement in cybersecurity sustainability. Her efforts are crucial in assisting organizations to address digital threats in an environmentally mindful way. Further extending her influence, Ms. Woods founded the Protect Us Kids Foundation. This initiative plays a crucial role in battling Online Child Sexual Exploitation and improving digital safety for children, with a special focus on supporting underrepresented communities.
Her tenure with notable institutions like Morgan Stanley and the former U.S. White Houseβs Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board, has solidified her reputation as a cybersecurity governance and human rights protection luminary. Ms. Woodsβ significant contributions to secure technology have garnered international recognition, underscoring her dedication to empowering women and minorities in STEM/STEAM fields, and her commitment to protecting young people online. Her unwavering dedication to fostering a secure, sustainable digital environment is evident in her work. Ms. Woods ongoing initiatives strive to create meaningful, enduring change, positively affecting communities worldwide, both now and in the future.
Board of Directors
Rebecca Kerr
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Katherine Simmons
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Diana L. Burley, Ph.D.
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Maruf Haider, MD
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Frazer Thompson, Ph.D., PE
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Enyo Quist Ofori Ph.D.
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Edwell Maposa LLB, LLM, LLD (CAND)
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Sienna Dutkowski
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Ossie Munroe
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advisory committee
Danyetta Fleming Magana
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Kevin E. Greene
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Umaru Fofanah
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Amelia Estwick, Ph.D.
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Leonard Ozoemena
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Degha Fongod, MD
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Pamela Isom, FHCA
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Kafi Wilson, MD, MHA
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Pamela J. Wise-Martinez
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Nika Gay, DPPS, CHTI
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