James Gimbi

James Gimbi serves as a Visiting Technical Expert at RAND and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. His research at the Meselson Center for Global and Emerging Risks focuses on integrating technical and policy solutions to address large-scale technological risks, particularly in secure AI deployment and cyber threat mitigation.

Education

• B.S. in Information Security, Rochester Institute of Technology
• Industry cybersecurity certifications

Research Focus

Gimbi's expertise spans artificial intelligence governance, cyber incident response frameworks, data privacy regulations, and emerging technology risks. His work emphasizes practical policy applications for cybersecurity, cyber insurance mechanisms, and counter-cybercrime strategies.

His 2025 publication analyzes governance models for securing advanced AI systems, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches to technology regulation.

Professional Background

• Directed cyber crisis response teams for criminal/nation-state attack scenarios
• U.S. Senate policy advisor (Congressional Innovation Fellowship) specializing in homeland security and technology policy

Laboratory Affiliation

Leads research initiatives at RAND's Meselson Center, which combines technical innovation with policy analysis to address global catastrophic risks.