Erkan Kahraman

Erkan Kahraman is a seasoned cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance professional with over two decades of experience in both consulting and cloud services. As a Senior Advisor at Framework Security, he specializes in European Union data protection regulations, GDPR compliance, and enterprise security strategy. Erkan has held leadership roles at global organizations, including PostNord, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Syncron, and Planview, where he built and led security programs, achieved ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications, and advised C-level executives on risk management strategies. His expertise spans cloud security, governance, threat intelligence, and compliance frameworks, ensuring that organizations can securely adopt and scale their digital operations. A thought leader in cloud security and risk management, Erkan has developed enterprise-wide security programs, implemented AWS-native security controls, and driven compliance initiatives for multinational enterprises. His insights into security metrics, governance best practices, and advanced threat mitigation strategies are widely recognized in the industry. Erkan holds a Master of Science in Information and Communication Systems Security from the Swedish Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and multiple cloud security certifications. He continues to shape the future of cybersecurity by advising businesses on strategic risk management and regulatory compliance in an evolving threat landscape.