Karl Grindal

Background

About Karl Grindal

Dr. Karl Grindal is an Assistant Professor of Security Studies at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), where he explores how institutions, standards, and policies shape information security. His ongoing projects investigate diverse topics like the governance of digital identity, broadband resilience, and state-level cyber capabilities. He teaches in the Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management M.S. program, an interdisciplinary degree that trains students to build resilient, secure, and successful organizations. Before joining UNH, Dr. Grindal was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Georgia Tech, contributing to the Internet Governance Project. He also previously worked in cybersecurity consulting, delivering policy, strategic, and research-based services for Intelligent Cyber Research and Delta Risk LLC. Additionally, he held positions at the nonprofit Cyber Conflict Studies Association, serving as both Editor and Executive Director. Dr. Grindal received his Ph.D. from Georgia Tech’s School of Public Policy, an M.P.P. from Georgetown University, and a B.A. from Wesleyan University.