Dr. Claude Fachkha

Dr. Claude Fachkha is an Associate Professor at the University of Dubai and Co-Founder of Steppa Cyber Inc. in Canada. With more than 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, digital investigations, and ethical hacking, he brings extensive expertise at the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), data mining, and cyber governance. Dr. Fachkha leads and contributes to several government initiatives focused on cybersecurity and AI. He has held senior and advisory roles supporting organizations such as the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) and Dubai Police, contributing to the development of advanced capabilities, research, and strategic initiatives in cybersecurity and AI. His areas of expertise include cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance (GRC), digital investigations, cyber threat analysis, and data-driven security. Throughout his career, Dr. Fachkha has played an active role across the research, education, government, and industry sectors, contributi