Dr. Ilia Kolochenko, Esq.

Dr. Ilia Kolochenko

Dr. Ilia Kolochenko, Esq.


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Biography

Dr. Ilia Kolochenko is a Partner and Cybersecurity Practice Lead at Platt Law LLP. His legal practice focuses on cybersecurity, data protection and privacy, cybercrime investigations and cyber-enabled IP crime.

Admitted to the Bar of Washington, D.C., Dr. Kolochenko is a Swiss cybersecurity, privacy and cyber law expert. He has over 15 years of technical experience in cybersecurity and cybercrime investigations, starting his career as an information security auditor and digital forensics analyst after military service in Swiss artillery troops in 2007. 

His cybersecurity company ImmuniWeb has received dozens of international awards and industry recognitions for practical use of Machine Learning and AI in cybersecurity.

Over the course of his active cybersecurity career, he has written over 50 articles on information security, cybercrime investigation and AI and his interviews and expert commentary have been published extensively by respected media outlets including Forbes, Financial Times, The Economist, CNBC and BBC.

Dr. Kolochenko is currently involved with several international associations and organizations dedicated to law, privacy and law enforcement. He also teaches cybersecurity and cyber law as Adjunct Professor at Capitol Technology University in Maryland, chairing Doctoral students doing research relating to cybersecurity regulations, compliance and IP. Additionally, Dr. Ilia Kolochenko is a CLE Program Faculty Member at the DC Bar, teaching “Cybersecurity for Lawyers & Law Firms” CLE course there.

Areas of Practice

  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Protection & Privacy
  • Cybercrime Investigations
  • Cyber-enabled IP crimes
  • Compliance

Professional Memberships

  • D.C. Bar
  • D.C. Bar CLE Program Faculty
  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA)
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
  • Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
  • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) 
  • Europol Data Protection Experts Network (EDEN)
  • INTERPOL Digital Forensics Expert Group (DFEG)
  • GIAC Advisory Board
  • SANS CISO Network
  • WIPO Young ADR
  • EU CyberNet

Professional Affiliations

  • Boston University Metropolitan College
    Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity (CIC) Committee Member
    (2020-Present)
  • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
    Appeals Board Member
    (2023-Present)
  • American Bar Association
    Information Security Committee Vice-Chair
    (2024-Present)
  • Fellow
    European Law Institute (ELI)
    (2024 – Present)
  • Fellow (FBCS)
    UK Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)
    (2024 – Present)

Education

  • BSc, Computer Science and Mathematics
    Webster University
  • MSc, Criminal Justice (Cybersecurity & Cybercrime Investigation)
    Boston University
  • MLS, Litigation Certificate
    Washington University School of Law
  • PhD, Computer Science
    Capitol Technology University
  • LL.M. in Information Technology Law
    Edinburgh University Law School
  • LL.M. in Cyber, Intelligence, and National Security Law
    George Mason University Law School
  • Doctor of Forensic Sciences
    Oklahoma State University School of Forensic Sciences*
    * Graduation expected in 2026

Professional Certifications and Training

  • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
    • Privacy Law Specialist (PLS)
    • Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP)
    • Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) 
    • Certified Information Privacy Professional US (CIPP/US)
    • Certified Information Privacy Professional Europe (CIPP/E)
    • Certified Information Privacy Professional Canada (CIPP/C)
    • Certified Information Privacy Professional Asia (CIPP/A)
    • Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)
    • Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
    • GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester (GCPN)
    • GIAC Cloud Forensics Responder (GCFR)
    • GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
    • GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
    • GIAC Defending Advanced Threats (GDAT)
    • GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB)
    • GIAC Law of Data Security & Investigations (GLEG)
    • GIAC Public Cloud Security (GPCS)
  • International Law of Cyber Operations
    NATO CCDCOE (Cooperative Cyber Defense Centre of Excellence)
  • Financial Analysis and Valuation for Lawyers
    Harvard Law School 
  • Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
    • Certified Anti-Fraud Specialist (CAFS)
    • Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)
    • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
    • Certified Cryptoasset Anti-Financial Crime Specialist (CCAS)
    • Advanced CAMS – Financial Crimes Investigations (CAMS-FCI)
    • Advanced CAMS – Risk Management (CAMS-RM)
    • Advanced CAMS – Audit (CAMS-Audit)

Recent Publications

Recent Interviews and Media Comments

Recent Talks and Presentations

  • Strengthening Cybersecurity Capacities in the Modern World by the UN ITU
    Presentation: “Data Breaches & Incident Response: Reducing Personal Liability for Cybersecurity Professionals”
    Speaker: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko
    November 4, 2025 – Krakow, Poland

  • Annual IEEE Coastal Los Angeles Computer Society Cyber Security Summit
    Presentation: “Reducing Legal Risk and Personal Liability for Cybersecurity Practitioners”
    Speaker: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko
    October 25, 2025 – Online

  • Her CyberTracks – Cybersecurity Capacity Building Programme for Women by the UN ITU
    Session: “AI in Threat Intelligence and Incident Response: Myths, Risks and Benefits”
    Speaker: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko
    October 22, 2025 – Online

  • Global Blockchain & Crypto Symposium 2025 Expert panel Speaker: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko September 2025 – London, UK
  • Cyber Law & Incident Response: Navigating Personal Liability in Cybersecurity Virtual Summit Comprehensive Strategies for Data Protection at BrightTalk September 2025 – Online
  • Expert Panel at the Boston University’s White Hat Conference 2025 Session: “Global Intelligence Perspectives and Strategies” Panelist: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko June 2025 – León, Spain
  • British Computer Society (BCS) Webinar “5 Stories Around AI” Presentation: “Practical Implications of GenAI in Cybersecurity and Cybercrime” Speaker: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko May 2025 – Online
  • Expert Panel & Round Table Unveiling 2025 Verizon DBIR Report Discussion: “2025 Data Breach Investigations Report” Panelist: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko April 2025 – London, UK
  • Cyber Crime Conference Rome Presentation: “Cybersecurity Law & Incident Response for Cybersecurity Professionals” Speaker: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko April 2025 – Rome, Italy
  • D.C. Bar Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program CLE Course: “Cybersecurity for Lawyers & Law Firms” CLE Course Author: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko February 2025 – Online / Washington, D.C.
  • Cybersecurity Forum and CyberDrill for Europe and the Mediterranean by the UN ITU Technical Presentation: “Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations: What to Expect in 2025” Speaker: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko November 2024 – Sofia, Bulgaria
  • CyberQ Conference 2024 by the UAE Cyber Security Council Panel Discussion: “Migration to Quantum Resistant Cryptography” Panelist: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko November 2024 – Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • 2024 Capital Case Seminar by Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office and Alternate Public Defender’s Office Presentation: “AI in Legal Practice: Risks, Myths and Benefits” Speaker: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko November 2024 – online / Los Angeles, US
  • Global Innovation Forum by the UN ITU Panel Discussion: “Preparing for the Growth of Startups and SMEs in Globally Connected Markets” Panelist: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko October 2024 – Valetta, Malta
  • ISACA 2024 Europe Conference Presentation: “Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations in 2025: What to Expect” Speaker: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko October 2024 – Dublin, Ireland
  • SANS Institute CISO Network UK Summit Presentation: “Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations for CISOs” Speaker: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko September 2024 – London, UK
  • 2024 International Industrial Security Paper Competition by the Korean Association for Industrial Security (KAIS) Keynote Talk: “Global Trends in Industrial Security in 2024” Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko September 2024 – Seoul, South Korea
  • VLC Holdings Group Executive Forum 2024 Presentation: “Practical Implications of GenAI in Cybersecurity, Privacy and Cybercrime” Speaker: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko September 2024 – Tokyo, Japan
  • 2024 International White Hat Conference by Boston University Cybercrime Defense in Preparation for the AI and Robotics Revolution Panel Discussion: “Legal Perspectives and Strategies” Panelist: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko June 2024 – Online / Seoul, South Korea
  • D.C. Bar Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program CLE Course: “Cybersecurity for Lawyers & Law Firms” CLE Course Author: Dr. Ilia Kolochenko April 2024 – Online / Washington, D.C.

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