Dr. Kellep Charles

Dr. Kellep A. Charles is a cybersecurity leader, educator, and advisor with deep expertise at the intersection of security, artificial intelligence, and governance. He currently serves as Chair of Cybersecurity Programs at Capitol Technology University, where he also leads advanced cyber laboratories and helps shape curricula that align academic rigor with real-world operational needs. His work consistently bridges theory and practice, preparing the next generation of security professionals to operate in complex, high-risk environments.

With over a decade of experience across government, critical infrastructure, higher education, and the private sector, Dr. Charles has designed and led enterprise security programs, conducted large-scale risk assessments, and advised organizations on regulatory readiness, cyber resilience, and emerging technology risk. His consulting work spans areas such as AI security, CMMC Level 2 readiness, cloud security architecture, and governance frameworks for responsible AI adoption. He is known for translating complex technical and regulatory concepts into actionable strategies that executives, engineers, and policymakers can apply immediately.

He is the author of Artificial Intelligence Governance, Risk, and Compliance (AI GRC), a book that provides a practical, security-first roadmap for governing AI systems across their lifecycle. The book draws on frameworks such as NIST and real-world case studies to address AI risk, ethics, compliance, and operational security in both public and private sector environments. As a speaker, Dr. Charles is engaging, pragmatic, and grounded in experience. He regularly presents on AI governance, cyber risk management, and the future of security, offering audiences clear insights they can take back to their organizations and classrooms alike.