Nikolas Gonzales
I’m Nikolas Gonzales, a cybersecurity training and security program leader who bridges technical governance with day-to-day employee execution to reduce human risk.
About
I’m Nikolas Gonzales, a cybersecurity training and security program leader who bridges technical governance with day-to-day employee execution to reduce human risk. I design and scale enterprise learning initiatives, translate standards like NIST and CISA into practical behavior change, and use learning analytics to improve outcomes across large organizations.
Over the past several years, I’ve led security education efforts for government and education stakeholders, supporting defensive posture improvements through measurable training pipelines and human-focused risk mitigation. I also bring AI-integration and risk-mitigation expertise, helping organizations adopt generative AI responsibly while strengthening security culture and awareness.
- 13 years' experience
- Joined October 2026
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
Industry experience
- Education
- Government
- Computers & Electronics
- Professional Services
- Non-Profit Organization
Work experience
Deliver strategic advisory services at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity for government, academic, and enterprise-adjacent sectors. Partner with organizations including the U.S. Army (JAG) and Cybertrust MA to architect scalable security educational pipelines and enhance defensive postures. Conduct vulnerability assessments and threat modeling, translating technical risks into business-aligned risk mitigation strategies.
Managed the enterprise-level security training environment and LMS for 50,000+ government users, driving high completion rates. Architected the design and implementation of the Massachusetts Cybersecurity Awareness Grant Program (MCAGP) to bolster cyber-defenses across municipal entities. Used assessment and program progression data to provide strategic insights to senior management and optimize statewide security posture.
Lead BPS’s Cybersecurity Task Force, collaborating with CISA, the City of Boston, and MITRE to formulate policies using the NIST cybersecurity framework. Directed creation and deployment of enterprise-wide digital learning courses covering secure data handling, authentication, security best practices, and generative AI. Conceptualized and drove security behavior campaigns that translate technical governance into accessible training modules for diverse staff levels.
Education
Certifications and awards· 5
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