PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Mohamed El-Guindy

International cybersecurity and cybercrime expert, strategic advisor, academic leader and public commentator on the security implications of emerging technologies.

International expertise and strategic perspective

Dr. Mohamed El-Guindy works at the intersection of cybersecurity, cybercrime investigations, digital intelligence and emerging technologies. His professional practice connects technical expertise with criminal justice, institutional decision-making, education and the security challenges created by an increasingly interconnected information environment.

His work encompasses expert advisory assignments, international training and capacity building, academic programme development, research and public communication. Across these activities, his focus is on strengthening institutions’ ability to understand, investigate and respond to complex digital threats.

Advisory and international engagements

He advises the Egyptian Public Prosecution on technology-related matters, cybercrime and digital transformation. His international work includes specialist consultancy and training with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), particularly in cyber investigations, digital evidence and capacity building for prosecutors, judges and law-enforcement professionals.

He is President of ISSA Egypt and contributes to national and international professional initiatives addressing cybersecurity education, awareness and institutional resilience. Since 2025, he has served on the Supreme Council of Universities’ Computing and Informatics Sector Committee (2025–2028).

Academic leadership and research

At the Faculty of Law of the British University in Egypt, Dr. El-Guindy founded the Professional Master’s in Cybercrime Investigations, a specialist programme bringing together the legal and technical dimensions of digital investigations. He also directs the Centre for Law & Emerging Technologies, supporting interdisciplinary research on digital evidence, technology regulation and the governance of emerging technologies.

His published work covers cybercrime, digital forensics, terrorism and technology, cybersecurity, AI-related legal issues and media and information literacy. His books and selected studies are presented in a separate, curated publications archive.

Professional recognition and qualifications

Dr. El-Guindy is an ISSA Distinguished Fellow and a Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS). His professional qualifications and distinctions include Chartered Engineer (CEng), Chartered Scientist (CSci), Chartered IT Professional (CITP), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and MCGI, a Level 7 professional award from City & Guilds.

He holds a Doctorate in Cybersecurity and a postgraduate diploma in information technology. He received a Science Council CPD Award in 2024 and has participated in professional assessment and international educational activities.

National dialogue and public communication

He has delivered expert presentations at high-level national gatherings attended by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, including the 31st Armed Forces Educational Symposium in October 2019 and a September 2026 meeting at the Strategic Command Headquarters focusing on disinformation and digital influence.

Through television, online video, speaking engagements and educational media, he makes complex technology and cyber risks accessible to professional and general audiences. His work includes the television programme Tech Talk and digital content addressing cybercrime, cybersecurity, AI and the evolving information environment.