Timothy E. Reed, CPP, is a security leader, author, and AI governance advisor with 26 years of experience across aerospace, autonomous systems, and global high-tech enterprises. He is Director of Security at Aurora Innovation and the author of Signals in the Noise: Security, Technology, and the Hidden Patterns of Modern Risk (ISZ Press, 2026).
Reed founded Northern Signal, a newsletter covering AI governance, security, and emerging technology risk, and The Reed Group, an advisory practice serving boards and executive teams navigating the intersection of AI and enterprise security.
His career includes leadership roles at Apple, Uber, and Corning, with deep operational experience in supply chain security, protective intelligence, and AI-enabled security programs. He holds the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation and lives in Pennsylvania.
Signals in the Noise: Security, Technology, and the Hidden Patterns of Modern Risk
A framework for understanding how security, technology, and governance converge in an era of accelerating change. Written for board members, executives, and security leaders who need to separate signal from noise when the stakes are highest.
Available in print, Kindle, and Audible. Published by ISZ Press, January 2026.
A newsletter on AI governance, security strategy, and emerging technology risk. Written for decision-makers who need clear analysis, not hype.
SubscribeAdvisory practice for boards and executive teams. AI risk framing, security governance, and emerging technology strategy.
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VisitReed's work spans the boundary between physical security operations and emerging technology governance. Core areas of practice and advisory:
Available for keynotes, panels, and advisory engagements on AI governance, security strategy, and emerging technology risk. Past organizational experience includes Aurora Innovation, Apple, Uber, and Corning.
