Empowering cybersecurity awareness, knowledge and solutions for all citizens using AI: an interview with Greg Oslan, Executive Chairman and CEO of National Cybersecurity Center
Venkat Reddy, Dahui Li · Journal of Information Technology Case and Application Research · 2025
In this interview, Greg Oslan, CEO of the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC), outlines the organization’s mission to improve cybersecurity awareness, knowledge and access to solutions by empowering individuals and organizations through an AI-driven platform. The NCC fosters collaboration between government, private industry, and academia to amplify its impact, with a specific emphasis on combating widespread cybersecurity unfamiliarity with AI. Oslan discusses the development of an AI-driven platform designed to deliver real-time alerts and trusted information, making cybersecurity guidance accessible to individuals and organizations. The NCC is preparing for future cyber threats by leveraging agentic AI. Future capabilities, such as quantum computing will only accelerate the ability to provide timely, accurate and trustworthy information to all. Ensuring the center’s self-sufficiency and sustainability through innovative AI platforms and services is a strategic priority, reinforcing cybersecurity as a proactive and integral part of daily life.