Nina A. Kollars, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Cyber and Innovation Policy Institute
Biography
Dr. Nina Kollars is an Associate Professor at the U.S. Naval War College’s Cyber and Innovation Policy Institute, where she specializes in cyber resilience, emerging technologies, and wargaming efforts focused on Taiwan and the Pacific. Dr. Kollars also serves as co-director of the Maritime Hacking Village, a 501c3 that advances ethical hacking on maritime assets and infrastructure. She is also an executive bourbon steward.
Contact Information
Areas of Expertise
- Cyber Warfare
- Military Technology
- National Security
- Policy
- Special Operations
- Wargaming
Professional Highlights
Director, Maritime Hacking Village
Special Advisor to USD(R&E) Hon. Heidi Shyu
CNAS Senior Fellow
DefCon Presentation
RUSI, Senior Fellow
Education
Certificate, 2024, ICS CyberSecurity for Managers SANS
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2010, Political Science
M.A., George Washington University, 2003, International Relations
B.A., College of Saint Benedict, 1996, Government
Research Contributions and Publications
External Memberships and Associations
RUSI Senior Fellow
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