Dr. Ed K. Kiyemba Edris, PhD CISSP

Dr. Ed K. Kiyemba Edris is a thought leader, technologist, and Head of Cyber Security at Telehouse Europe, with more than 25 years of international experience spanning information technology, operational technology, cyber security, digital transformation, and higher education. A recognised specialist in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) security, cyber resilience and developing security programmes, he has extensive experience protecting essential services and mission-critical environments. He leads strategic security programmes designed to safeguard critical systems against evolving cyber threats, while ensuring regulatory compliance, operational continuity, and organisational resilience.

Prior to joining Telehouse, Ed held cyber security and technology roles with organisations including KPMG and Equinix, where he supportedenterprise security, risk management and digital transformation initiatives across complex business and technology environments.

In addition to his corporate leadership roles, Dr. Edris is a researcher, author, and educator affiliated with the University of Hertfordshire. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Middlesex University London, where his research focused on next-generation mobile security, threat modelling, and secure systems design. His published research spans cyber security, 5G security, device-to-device (D2D) communications, artificial intelligence, and cyber resilience.

Dr. Edris is a regular contributor to industry discussions on emerging technologies, cyber resilience, governance, artificial intelligence, and post-quantum cryptography. Bridging the gap between academic research and executive practice, he holds the CISSP certification, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and several certifications.