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James Reid

Captain · DISC type DS
vCIO, vCISO (Virtual/Fractional Chief Information Security Officer/Chief Information Officer) at NexusTek
📍 Denver, Colorado, United States

James Reid is a Chief Information Security Officer with extensive experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and digital transformation. A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) who studied Psychology and Computer Science, he specializes in aligning technology with business objectives. People who have worked with him describe him as a proactive, friendly, and outstanding leader.

Outside of his executive roles, James has a background that includes achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America. This accomplishment reflects a long-term commitment to community, leadership, and personal discipline from a young age.

He uniquely describes himself as an “IT-Business Therapist, ” skilled at bridging the communication gap between technical teams and executive leadership.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
vCIO, vCISO (Virtual/Fractional Chief Information Security Officer/Chief Information Officer)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States
Personality Overview

How James shows up

Output-Driven
Dynamic But Sincere
Consummate Professional

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics James cares about

Cyber Incident Readiness
He recently authored a post emphasizing the importance for businesses to assess their readiness for a cyber incident heading into the new year.
ICS/OT Security
James has posted about the increasing vulnerabilities and exploitation risks within Industrial Control Systems and Operational Technology environments.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
vCIO, vCISO (Virtual/Fractional Chief Information Security Officer/Chief Information Officer)
NexusTek
4-2018 - 4-2022
Vice President of Infrastructure & Cyber Security
Shane Co.
Vice President of IT, Security (CIO/CTO, CSO)
Unbridled
Director of IT Operations
SANS Institute
Vice President, Information Technology & Information Systems, Deputy CISO
LogRhythm
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Psychology
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Computer Science
Front Range Community College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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