Kerron Boothe (Ph.D. Finance LIGS University pending 2023, Thesis Theme: IT/OT Convergence - Safety and Security) . Certified Security Manager, with special focus on Industrial Systems Compliance & NIST 2022 MSc Informatics, Mannheim Universität Germany, 2009 MBA Innovation Management, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (立命館アジア太平洋大学) Japan, 2006 BSc International Relations (with Computer Science) University of the West Indies Mona, 2003. CISSP, GRCP +A, PMP, PMI-RMP, MCT, MCP, MCDBA, MCSE Security, MOS Master MCAS, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, & Security+, Adobe (ACE), CEH, CPTS, Blockchain (CBA), Hyperledger (CHE), ITIL … Certified Financial Trader 2020 https://www.linkedin.com/in/876-49 https://twitter.com/FIRE_trader876 PREPARING FOR A DISSERTATION DEFENSE. KEY QUESTIONS, KEY APPROACHES KEY CONTENT - What is the typical process of thesis defense? - What are the typical questions thesis opponents ask candidates in a thesis defense? - Additional or unpopular asked by thesis opponents in a thesis defense? - What is the most important message that must be delivered during a thesis defense? - Summary and best practices. PREAMBLE A thesis defense involves presenting and discussing a research’s results to show the author's competency and receive a degree. It is an oral demonstration of quality work to the opponents, committee, and academic community (Tyler University, 2021). The oral defense is supposed to test the student’s knowledge of the problem/situation that the dissertation thesis focuses on as well as sum up the outcome and benefit of the thesis. It is also supposed to test the student’s ability to deliver a successful and professional presentation – the delivery form is therefore also evaluated (LIGS, 2023). The process of a thesis defense can vary somewhat depending on your institution and field of study, but here is a general overview of what you can expect as a standard. During your thesis defense, the candidate will be asked questions about the research, with the main purpose of the thesis defense being for the opponents or committee making sure that the candidate actually understands the field and focus area. The questions are usually open-ended and require the candidate to think critically about the research work.