Rate My Professor Haydar Majeed

Majeed's career began as an award-winning intelligence contractor for the U.S. military, where he supported critical overseas missions and received commendations at the highest levels at an early age. He transitioned to the private sector, co-founding several venture-backed technology startups and achieving multiple successful exits. Currently, he serves as Chief Technology Officer for a high-growth startup while concurrently pursuing his PhD. Majeed advises several successful startups in the cybersecurity, AI, and blockchain industries. He holds professional certifications including Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Lead Auditor for ISO/IEC standards. Recognized as a thought leader, he speaks regularly at global conferences on leveraging emerging technologies to fortify defenses against sophisticated cyber threats. At USD, Majeed assumed leadership of the MS in Cyber Security Engineering program following the retirement of the previous Program Director, Chuck Bane, and contributes to the Center for Cyber Security Engineering and Technology.