Nicholas Friedman

Nicholas Friedman is a seasoned ERM strategist and advisory lead with more than 24 years of expertise in information security, risk, and compliance across diverse industries.

He collaborates closely with CISOs, CROs, and CCOs to enhance and streamline IT and OT ERM programs.

Nic serves as the driving force at Templar Shield, where he supervises company strategy, partnerships, IP development, and executive client relationships, catering to key clients in sectors such as energy, utilities, petrochemical, manufacturing, public sector, telco, and banking.

Beyond his corporate engagements, Nicholas spearheads the ALS NeverSurrender Foundation, dedicated to pioneering patient-centric technologies like the #ALSPatientApp for advanced disease progression analysis, benefiting both patients and researchers.

He pursued Business Administration and Management studies at Arizona State University and has held key roles in various organizations, including being a Co-Founder at SnoBoxPro, CEO and Co-Founder of ALS NeverSurrender Foundation, President & Managing Partner at Templar Shield, and managerial positions at Skill Storm, Technisource, Technipower, Impac Lending Group, Inc., Aegis Mortgage, and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.