About Dr. Magda Chelly
Dr. Magda holds a PhD in Telecommunications Engineering and the
CISSP credential. She has advised global enterprises, governments
and boards across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. She is a
featured speaker at major industry events and a regular media
contributor on cyber risk, AI security and Microsoft security.
Her writing covers Azure security, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft
Entra, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Intune,
Microsoft Copilot for Security, AI security, identity, cloud
security, threat intelligence, GRC and TPRM — backed by frameworks
including MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001 and
OWASP.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Dr. Magda Lilia Chelly?
Dr. Magda Lilia Chelly is a globally recognized cybersecurity
expert, keynote speaker and author specializing in third-party risk
management, AI in procurement, Microsoft security and GRC. She is
one of the world's Top 50 Cybersecurity Influencers and Singapore's
first female CISSP.
What does Dr. Magda Chelly speak about?
Cybersecurity for boards and executives, TPRM and vendor risk, AI in
procurement and AI security, Microsoft security stack (Defender,
Entra, Purview, Sentinel, Intune, Copilot for Security), supply
chain cyber risk, cyber risk quantification, operational resilience
and CISO leadership.
How can I book Dr. Magda for a keynote?
Use the contact page to request a keynote,
board briefing, panel or executive workshop. Engagements are
available worldwide, in person and virtually.
What is third-party risk management (TPRM)?
TPRM is the discipline of identifying, assessing and continuously
monitoring cyber, operational and compliance risk introduced by
vendors, suppliers and partners. Most modern breaches involve a
third party, and regulations such as DORA, NIS2, GDPR and MAS TRM
require formal TPRM programs.
Does Dr. Magda cover AI in procurement and AI security?
Yes. She advises CISOs, procurement leaders and boards on AI in
procurement, AI governance, Microsoft Copilot for Security,
prompt-injection defense, shadow AI, and the AI requirements of the
EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF and ISO 42001.
Where can I read Dr. Magda's articles?
The English blog is at /blog and the Polish
blog at /blog/pl. An RSS feed is available
at /rss.xml and an XML sitemap at
/sitemap.xml.