Cybersecurity · AI Governance · Critical Infrastructure

Building secure AI systems for America's critical infrastructure.

Cybersecurity professional and AI governance researcher advancing risk-based security frameworks, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity workforce development across government, education, and industry.

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Executive Profile

Grace A. Durotolu

Grace A. Durotolu — Cybersecurity Professional | AI Governance Researcher | STEM Workforce Development Leader

My work focuses on advancing AI-driven cybersecurity governance, strengthening critical infrastructure resilience, and expanding the U.S. cybersecurity workforce through research, education, and public service. I hold an M.S. in Computer Science (cybersecurity concentration) from Troy University and a B.S. from Redeemer's University, and I am CompTIA Security+ certified.

My background spans hands-on vulnerability management and SIEM operations within Maryland state government, applied AI/ML research on threat detection for critical infrastructure, and technology education — from K-12 cybersecurity curriculum to adult workforce-development instruction.

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Proposed Endeavor

AI-Driven Cybersecurity Governance for Critical Infrastructure

Conventional, signature-based defenses are increasingly outmatched by advanced persistent threats and zero-day exploits. My work develops adaptive, AI-enabled governance frameworks — and builds the workforce pipeline to sustain them — across three connected pillars.

Governance

AI-Driven Security Governance

Risk-based, adaptive frameworks that organizations of any size — from federal agencies to SMEs — can adopt, aligned with NIST RMF.

Infrastructure

Critical Infrastructure Protection

AI/ML-enabled defense of smart-grid and industrial control systems against an expanding digital attack surface.

Workforce

Cybersecurity Workforce Development

Building the domestic technology and cybersecurity talent pipeline — from K-12 curriculum to adult workforce instruction.

Professional Experience

Career Timeline

Present

Technology Instructor — Humanim, abilIT Program

Delivers hands-on technology instruction within a nationally recognized workforce-development initiative serving adults facing barriers to employment.

2025–2026

Cyber & STEM Education Coordinator — The SEED School of Maryland

Designed and delivered cybersecurity and computer science curricula for middle and high school students; secured a $15,000 FY27 Maryland Robotics Education Grant from MSDE.

2024

Vulnerability Management / SIEM — Maryland State Department of Education

Supported the security posture of state education technology systems through vulnerability management, remediation tracking, and SIEM operations.

Research

Publications

Peer-reviewed research on AI/ML threat detection, critical infrastructure security, and national cybersecurity policy.

Machine Learning Techniques for Cyber Threat Detection: A Comparative Study

2025

International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews · with E.C. Eze, F.D. John, S.O. Raji

Comparative evaluation of machine learning approaches to cyber threat detection.

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The Integration of AI in United States National Cybersecurity Policy

2025

International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews · with F.D. John

Examines how AI reshapes national digital-defense and resilience planning.

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AI and Machine Learning for Threat Detection in U.S. Smart Grid Systems

2025

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Examines AI/ML approaches to securing electrical infrastructure against cyberattack.

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Leadership & Recognition

Community Impact

Media

National Media Feature — The Punch

Featured (Sept. 2025) for advocacy on AI-driven, risk-based national cybersecurity policy.

Recognition

Selected Candidate — Maryland DPSCS

Accepted a formal offer for IT Systems Technical Specialist from a Maryland state public-safety agency; the offer was later revised due to immigration status before a start date began.

Judging

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Served as a judge, evaluating technical projects and mentoring participants.

Mentorship

Global Mentorship Program

Recipient of a mentorship award recognizing contributions to developing emerging talent.

Grant Leadership

$15,000 FY27 Maryland Robotics Education Grant

Prepared and submitted a competitive state education grant application to MSDE.

Community

K12 SIX & MS-ISAC Engagement

Ongoing engagement with national K-12 cybersecurity information-sharing communities.

Media

Press & Speaking

The Punch · National Media, Nigeria · September 2025
“Scientist Wants AI-Driven National Cybersecurity Policy”

Featured for advocacy on adaptive, risk-based national cybersecurity strategy over conventional signature-based defenses.

Let's connect

Open to research collaboration, speaking engagements, and press inquiries.

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