About me

Cybersecurity Governance Adviser | Expertise Cyberpsychologist | Author | Speaker | Editor Dr. Curtis's international study, "The Next Generation Cybersecurity Auditor," discovered a technical competency gap in Big Four IT Auditors' knowledge and provided further support to debunk Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000-hour rule which was based on misinterpreted research originated by Anders Ericsson. Dr. Curtis scientifically/mathematically debunked the "years of experience" fallacy and proved that task-based experience is more objective than time-based experience. He is the author of "How to Complete Your Master's Degree in One Semester," which has over 15,000 views and helped over 150 students complete their degrees in record-setting times. Dr. Curtis has a proven track record of creating global information assurance programs for government, commercial, international, and healthcare sectors. He leads teams that assess various aspects of risk and ensures compliance with applicable state, federal, and regulatory requirements. In addition, Blake manages large initiatives that leverage a combination of governance and security frameworks to develop tailored programs for enterprises. Dr. Curtis is also a research scientist specializing in quantitative correlational research. He measures cybersecurity expertise, task performance, and technical competency for IT and cybersecurity professionals. He studies within the expertise science field and identifies the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that generate superior performance. Through modernized pedagogy, spaced repetition, and deliberate practice research, he helps students with memory optimization, skill acquisition, and learning methodologies. 🏆 Career Highlights ◾ Top 25 Leaders in Cybersecurity 2024 ◾ Most Trusted Cybersecurity Leaders in 2023 ◾ ISACA's Industry Expert Spotlight 2022 ◾ First scientist to scientifically debunk the "years of experience" concept ◾ Co-author of ISACA's Cybersecurity Auditor Study Guide ◾ Technical Editor of ISACA's Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework ◾ Advisory member of ISACA's Emerging Technology Advisory Board ◾ Recipient of the WGU's 2021 Distinguished Alumni Reward Other Interests: ◾ Billiards ◾ Music production ◾ Content creation ◾ Gaming ◾ Innovative technology ◾ Cyberpsychology ◾ Educational and career mentoring ☕️Fuel my research, buy me a coffee! : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dr.curtis ⚒️Credly Profile: https://www.credly.com/users/dr.curtis