The Ultimate Knowledge Institute (UKi) Appoints Shawn Turskey and Mike Salfity as Independent Board Directors

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 2, 2026--

The Ultimate Knowledge Institute ("UKi"), an industry-leading provider of cybersecurity workforce readiness solutions, today announced the appointment of Shawn Turskey and Mike Salfity to its Board of Directors as Independent Directors. The appointments come as UKi continues to advance its AI-driven approach to cybersecurity training and workforce readiness.

"We are excited to welcome Shawn and Mike to our Board of Directors. Shawn and Mike together bring a unique combination of strategic insight, operating experience, and deep domain expertise that will help UKi deliver innovative solutions to our customers and continue our growth," said Tony Akers, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of UKi.

Shawn Turskey brings decades of leadership experience across technology, cybersecurity, and enterprise operations. Mr. Turskey served as Executive Director of United States Cyber Command, where he was the highest-ranking civilian executive and third in command. Prior to that role, he held numerous senior leadership positions at the National Security Agency, where he led large-scale cyber, intelligence, and technology initiatives supporting national defense priorities. Following his government service, Mr. Turskey held senior security leadership roles at Meta and Snap. His deep expertise in national security and emerging technologies positions him as a valuable voice as UKi continues to embed intelligent capabilities across its platform.

"UKi has built a mission-critical platform that delivers undeniable value to our customers. Effective cyber training is a massive challenge for both the defense and private sectors, but UKi is uniquely positioned to solve it. By bringing top-tier defensive and offensive training under one roof with the UKI Cyber Arena and OpenDash360, we are offering exactly what the industry needs right now. I'm excited to join the Board and help the team realize our vision," said Mr. Turskey.

Mike Salfity is a proven technology executive with a track record of leading and scaling global, high-growth enterprises. Mr. Salfity currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Mobileum and serves on the board of several technology companies. His experience scaling technology platforms aligns directly with UKi's vision of leveraging AI to deliver more adaptive, personalized, and impactful cybersecurity training at scale.

"I'm pleased to join the Board of The Ultimate Knowledge Institute at an exciting time for the company," said Mike Salfity. "UKi has built a strong platform around an important mission, and as AI continues to reshape the cybersecurity landscape, I look forward to supporting the team as it continues to integrate intelligent capabilities into its solutions, scale its reach, and grow."

The appointments reflect UKi's focus on strengthening its leadership team with strategic resources to accelerate its mission to deliver innovative cybersecurity workforce solutions that keep pace with today's rapidly evolving threat environment.

About The Ultimate Knowledge Institute (UKI) UKi, founded in 1999, is a cybersecurity workforce readiness company that delivers and manages workforce development and readiness, custom content development solutions, and training for national security agencies, government contractors, state governments, and commercial enterprises. Leveraging the power of AI, UKi continues to evolve its solutions to enhance the way organizations build, measure, and sustain cyber-ready workforces. For more information, visit www.theuki.com.

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