Dr. Linda Kostic is a dynamic and accomplished technology, cybersecurity, and risk professional with over three decades of industry experience and a strong passion for education and professional development. She currently serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in cybersecurity governance, cybersecurity engineering, leadership, and information assurance. Her teaching approach emphasizes practical, real-world application and integrates AI-powered tools like ChatGPT to foster engagement and accessibility in online and hybrid classrooms.

Dr. Kostic holds a Doctorate in Information Assurance & Cybersecurity, a Master of Science in Telecommunications, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She brings a unique blend of academic depth and corporate leadership, having held senior roles at Citi, T. Rowe Price, Transamerica, and E*TRADE Financial (now Morgan Stanley). Her expertise spans cybersecurity strategy, information technology and cybersecurity risk management, artificial intelligence, internal audit, threat intelligence, incident response, threat intelligence, and governance frameworks including NIST and ISO 31000.

She is also a published author and curriculum innovator. The Transforming Cybersecurity Audit Practices with Agility and AI is a book that merges her technical acumen with her vision for the future of cybersecurity auditing. Certified as a CPA, CISA, CISSP, CSCU, and CIMP, Dr. Kostic is an active contributor to ISACA's professional community, holding leadership positions and contributing to publications and framework development.

Through her work, Dr. Kostic continues to empower learners and professionals to adapt to evolving challenges in cybersecurity by blending rigor, innovation, and lifelong learning. Her LinkedIn profile reflects her commitment to professional growth, diversity, and mentorship across the technology and cybersecurity audit communities.