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Nick Reese

Adjunct Professor at the Center for Global Affairs at NYU School of Professional Studies
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My journey, covering policy making, intelligence, military, and private sector positions, led me to co-found Frontier Foundry, where strategic leadership and AI innovation are at the core of our operations. Currently serving on the Homeland Security Advisory Board at The George Washington University, I contribute to vital national policy discussions.

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  • Netflix's 'Zero Day': Cybersecurity Expert Weighs In on Realism
    Nick critiques 'Zero Day,' noting that a simultaneous attack on multiple systems is improbable. He praises the show's depiction of incident response challenges but highlights dramatizations like a Havana Syndrome-like weapon. Nick emphasizes the importance of cyber leadership in managing crises and building resilience.
  • Biden's Cybersecurity Executive Order: A Consistent Path Forward?
    Nick suggests Biden's order could enhance cybersecurity by focusing on "post-quantum cryptography and software standards." He emphasizes building on existing programs for consistency. While the Trump administration could repeal it, a well-crafted order might offer Trump a chance to claim its successes. Consistent cybersecurity policies are crucial for innovation and implementation.
  • AI Security Costs: Key Considerations for Enterprises
    Nick highlights that AI security costs vary based on deployment. Public cloud solutions incur minimal costs, while proprietary clouds demand investment in data security and governance. He emphasizes, "Data security inside a cloud and the ways it is transferred between applications is critically important." Security leaders should budget for baseline costs, adapting to specific organizational needs and AI use cases.