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Sam Kaplan serves as Adjunct Faculty at the University of Denver's Korbel School of International Studies, leveraging his dual-sector expertise in national security and technology policy. Currently Assistant General Counsel for Public Policy & Government Affairs at Palo Alto Networks, he directs corporate advocacy in cybersecurity law, AI governance, privacy frameworks, and international data regulation.
His educational foundation includes a law degree from the University of Denver's Sturm College of Law and a Master's in International Studies and Homeland Security from the Korbel School. This academic background directly informs his professional focus on bridging technical and policy domains.
Research interests center on evolving regulatory landscapes for emerging technologies, with emphasis on cybersecurity legal frameworks, cross-border data governance, and public-private collaboration models for infrastructure resilience. His work addresses critical tensions between innovation, security, and civil liberties in digital governance.
Professional trajectory highlights significant public sector leadership as U.S. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Cyber, Infrastructure, Risk and Resilience Policy and Chief Privacy Officer, where he shaped national policy before transitioning to corporate counsel roles.
