Atlanta College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - ACLAS Alumni Spotlight

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT – Dr. Nicola Amato | DBA Graduate, Educator, and ICT Specialist

With a rich career spanning academia and international affairs, Dr. Amato has made significant contributions as a university lecturer in Canada and Italy, teaching subjects like Database Design, Cryptography, and Steganography. Beyond the classroom, he is a published author, conference speaker, and active member of DeCifris and SICYNT, working to advance cryptographic culture and emerging technologies.

His expertise spans ICT, Information and Knowledge Management, and Strategic IT Leadership, and his recent achievement—earning a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from ACLAS—adds a new dimension to his impact as a leader in tech and education.

In his words:

“My experience at ACLAS was both enriching and transformative. The program offered the perfect blend of theory and application, and the international, supportive community helped expand my global perspective. I’m proud to be part of a college that champions academic excellence with flexibility and inclusion.”

Congratulations, Nicola Amato, and thank you for continuing to inspire through innovation, education, and leadership!

Cybersecurity Risk Management in a Digitally Interconnected World

In the modern digital economy, organizations face an unprecedented range of cyber threats that can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and erode stakeholder trust. As digital transformation accelerates across industries, the importance of a structured cybersecurity risk management approach becomes paramount. This paper explores the basics points of the principles, methodologies, and practices of cybersecurity risk management, drawing on internationally recognized frameworks such as NIST SP 800-37 and ISO/IEC 27005. It provides a starting point for further exploration of certain topics of interest. The discussion covers the threat landscape, risk assessment techniques, mitigation strategies, technological integration (e.g., AI and machine learning), and regulatory considerations. With a focus on resilience, adaptability, and proactive security, the paper aims to guide organizations toward developing robust, future-proof cybersecurity programs.

Read the full paper on:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/391612800_Cybersecurity_Risk_Management_in_a_Digitally_Interconnected_World