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Clear signals and practical implications on emerging technology risk — executive strategy papers, long-form essays on Substack, and the Ahead of the Curve executive web series on YouTube.

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July 2026 · Mike Reed

Machine Speed, Human Judgment

How AI is reshaping the security services market — the four buying models, where the spending gravity is moving, and what executives should plan around. Ungated — no form, no gate.

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Fewer thoughts, more leadership

Announcing a live web series contextualizing all things emerging-technology risk for executives and those who support them.

Project Glasswing: What Security Leaders Should Actually Do

Cutting through the commercial framing of a major AI-security announcement — what it actually means for security leaders.

Dispatches from the RSAC 2026 Hallways

Five themes curated from Realis's hallway conversations with executives, policymakers, and vendors at RSA Conference 2026.

Vendor Conversation Starters — Realis at RSAC 2026

Questions that drive to the heart of your business's needs — to spark sharper conversations with your AI vendors.

Nimbleness is your next step

Five considerations for prioritizing agile risk management and cybersecurity during geopolitical uncertainty.

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Ahead of the Curve — bi-weekly executive web series

June 3, 2026 · Special episode

Executive Simulations Under Pressure — hosted by Mike Reed

Ahead of the Curve with Emily Soward

Ahead of the Curve with Emily Soward

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