Rate My Professor Haydar Majeed

Haydar Majeed, PhD, is the Academic Director and Professor of Practice for the Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering program at the University of San Diego's Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering. An alumnus of the program, he earned his MS in Cyber Security Engineering from USD in 2019 and a PhD in Computer Science. With over 15 years of experience driving innovation in cybersecurity, blockchain, and artificial intelligence, Dr. Majeed previously served as an award-winning intelligence contractor for the U.S. military. In this role, he supported critical overseas missions and received commendations at the highest levels for his contributions at an early age. Transitioning to the private sector, he co-founded several venture-backed technology startups, achieving multiple successful exits. He served as Chief Technology Officer for a high-growth startup while completing his PhD and currently advises several successful startups operating in cybersecurity, AI, and blockchain industries.

Dr. Majeed holds top industry certifications, including Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Lead Auditor (ISO/IEC). Recognized internationally as an expert and thought leader, he speaks regularly at global conferences on leveraging emerging technologies to fortify defenses against sophisticated cyber threats. At USD, he contributes to the Center for Cybersecurity Engineering and Technology and drives academic innovation at the frontier of cybersecurity education. His unique blend of cybersecurity expertise, entrepreneurial success, industry certifications, and academic credentials positions him to prepare students for leadership in ethical and compassionate service within the field.