Dorian Cougias is the founder and CEO of Network Frontiers and pioneering researcher in the application of scientific principles to compliance. As the lead scientist behind the Unified Compliance Framework, he has authored or co-authored over twenty patents in compliance frameworks, dictionary structures, and Natural Language Programming. His groundbreaking work in harmonized controls and compliance mapping has helped transform how organizations approach regulatory requirements.

An award-winning author, Dorian has written extensively on technical topics with over a dozen books and more than one million copies in distribution. His accolades include multiple IP Excellence and Global Business Excellence awards, as well as recognition for innovations in GRC technology.

Before founding Network Frontiers, Dorian served as CIO for some of the world's leading advertising agencies where he developed revolutionary approaches to global IT infrastructure and compliance. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Delaware, teaching courses in security and disaster recovery.

Today, Dorian works with regulatory bodies worldwide to standardize control frameworks and leads research initiatives in AI-enabled compliance mapping and classification. His natural contrarian thinking and creative problem-solving continue to drive innovations in how businesses approach IT compliance and governance.