Drake Birnbaum

Drake Birnbaum is a Cybersecurity Fellow at the International Policy Institute (IPI) within the Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. His work focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cybersecurity and public policy.

• Affiliation: University of Washington, Jackson School of International Studies
• Role: IPI Cybersecurity Fellow

His research interests span cybersecurity governance, technology policy, and international security implications of digital threats. Notably, he has contributed to discussions on creating federal cybersecurity frameworks, including proposals for an NTSB-style Computer Safety Board.

As a Research Fellow, Birnbaum engages in policy-oriented research without formal advising responsibilities or student supervision being mentioned in available materials. His work appears to emphasize practical solutions for national and international cybersecurity challenges.