Dr. Shankar Chebrolu

Professor

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Biography

Shankar Babu Chebrolu is a distinguished cybersecurity leader with decades of experience in security architecture, risk management, and cyber defense strategy. Currently, he serves as the Director of Security Architecture at Red Hat, where he plays an instrumental role in shaping enterprise security frameworks and ensuring the implementation of resilient and scalable solutions within modern cloud and open-source environments. Committed to enhancing the cybersecurity community, Shankar acts as the President and Co-founder of the Cloud Security Alliance Triangle Chapter, advocating for industry best practices and fostering collaboration among security professionals. Furthermore, his dedication to advancing cybersecurity education is exemplified through his advisory roles, including being a member of the Board of Advisors for the North Carolina Technology Association and an Advisory Board Member for the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Center for Cyber Defense Education. With a passion for mentoring and thought leadership, Shankar continues to drive the future of cybersecurity, working tirelessly to ensure organizations are prepared against evolving threats.

Research Interests

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
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  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)