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Nabil Hannan

Field CISO

Nabil Hannan is the Field CISO at NetSPI. He works closely with NetSPI’s most strategic clients and their C-Suite, focusing on helping solve their cyber security needs. His background is around building and improving effective software security initiatives, with deep expertise in the financial services sector. He has over two decades of experience in cyber security consulting from his tenure at Cigital (acquired by Synopsys - Software Integrity Group), where he has identified, scoped, and delivered on software security projects (architectural risk analysis, penetration testing, secure code review, malicious code detection, vulnerability remediation, mobile security assessments, etc.). Nabil has worked closely with security frameworks such as BSIMM, OpenSAMM, CMMI, NIST SSDF, etc. to help organizations measure their cyber security program’s maturity and also develop effective roadmaps to elevate the maturity of their programs. Nabil has also worked as a Product Manager at Research In Motion/BlackBerry and has managed several flagship initiatives and projects through the full software development life cycle.
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CISO Perspectives

Tackling Technical Debt before It Owns Your Roadmap 

Discover how prioritizing pentest findings and technical debt in Q1 can transform your security strategy. Read the article for actionable insights.

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Solutions Review: AI and Enterprise Technology Predictions from Industry Experts for 2026

Nabil Hannan, Field CISO at NetSPI, contributed a 2026 cybersecurity prediction to Solutions Review's article, warning that AI will accelerate rather than eliminate tool sprawl in organizations.

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VulnCheck ThreatCon1: AI, Deepfakes & Cybersecurity Risks

In this episode of ThreatCon1, Tom and Patrick sit down with Nabil Hannan, Field CISO at NetSPI, AI-focused startup advisor, and host of the Agent of Influence podcast. Nabil shares his unique perspective on today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges.

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Digital IT News: 2026 Security Predictions: Are You Prepared?

NetSPI Field CISO, Nabil Hannan, shares his 2026 cyber prediction with Digital IT News about AI and social engineering.

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The Star Tribune: Major cyberattack hits St. Paul, shuts down many services 

NetSPI Field CISO Nabil Hannan was featured in the Star Tribune’s article on the St. Paul cyberattack, noting why local governments are frequent targets.

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TechChannel: Hacking With ChatGPT

NetSPI Field CISO Nabil Hannan was featured in TechChannel’s article on how LLMs like ChatGPT are accelerating cyberattacks and lowering the barrier to entry.

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The Wall Street Journal: Public Officials Separate Workplace and Personal Online Lives. Hackers Don’t Care.

NetSPI Field CISO Nabil Hannan was featured in The Wall Street Journal's article covering the need for secure practices when using apps for both personal and professional activities.

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Becker’s Hospital Review: Why hackers are targeting executives’ personal accounts

NetSPI Field CISO Nabil Hannan was featured in Becker’s Hospital Review article on hackers using executives’ personal accounts as entry points into networks.

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The Record: BIC, Starbucks, Morrisons Continue Recovery after Blue Yonder Ransomware Attack

Hear from NetSPI Field CISO Nabil Hannan in response to recovery efforts after the Blue Yonder Ransomware Attack

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Breaking Badness: Defending Your Digital Domain: AI, Ransomware, and the Power of Reputation

Hear from NetSPI Field CISO, Nabil Hannan, as he joins the Breaking Badness podcast to discuss AI, ransomware, and the power of reputation.

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Penetration Testing

The Balancing Act of In-House vs Third-Party Penetration Testing

Discover how combining in-house and third-party penetration testing brings a hybrid approach to enhance your cybersecurity strategy.

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Videos & Livestreams

Strategic Planning & ROI: How to Make the Most of Your Security Investments

Learn how to measure cybersecurity ROI and make the most of your security investments with NetSPI experts Nabil Hannan and Nick Walker.

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