Thought Leaders

Dr. Paul Giura

Dr. Paul Giura is a cybersecurity leader and researcher with deep expertise spanning security engineering, advanced research, and large-scale enterprise protection. Currently Director of Advanced R&D at Adeia, he brings over 14 years of cybersecurity research experience from AT&T, where he led the design of AI-driven threat detection, security analytics, and innovative defense strategies against advanced threats such as APTs and zero-day exploits. Dr. Giura’s work combines practical engineering with cutting-edge research across AI/ML, cloud security, distributed systems, and post-quantum cryptography. He holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from NYU Tandon School of Engineering and has authored numerous publications and presentations, along with more than 30 patents in cybersecurity and related technologies. Known for bridging theory and real-world impact, he has also served as an adjunct professor at NYU, mentoring the next generation of security professionals while driving innovation at scale.