Alexander Urbelis

Professor Alexander Urbelis is a Visiting Professor of Law at King's College London's Dickson Poon School of Law, combining legal expertise with cybersecurity leadership. He serves as General Counsel and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Ethereum Name Service, pioneering cyber threat intelligence platforms. Previously, he held senior roles at the NFL as CISO, Richemont as Chief Compliance Officer, and in U.S. government positions including the CIA and U.S. Army JAG Corps. His research focuses on bridging legal and technical fields, addressing challenges like digital asset security, threat intelligence, and cybersecurity governance. Urbelis advocates for multidisciplinary approaches to cyber defense and has contributed to high-profile publications in outlets like the Financial Times and CNN. He actively advises on cybersecurity policy through roles in organizations such as the Uniform Law Commission and Human Rights First.