Erick Galinkin

Erick Galinkin is a research scientist at NVIDIA working on the security assessment and protection of large language models (LLMs). Previously, he led the AI research team at Rapid7 and has extensive experience working in the cybersecurity space. He is an alumnus of Johns Hopkins University and holds degrees in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. Outside of his work, Erick is a lifelong student, currently at Drexel University, and is renowned for his ability to be around equestrians.
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Trustworthy AI / Cybersecurity Oct 02, 2025

Practical LLM Security Advice from the NVIDIA AI Red Team

Over the last several years, the NVIDIA AI Red Team (AIRT) has evaluated numerous and diverse AI-enabled systems for potential vulnerabilities and security... 8 MIN READ
Trustworthy AI / Cybersecurity Sep 26, 2025

Why CVEs Belong in Frameworks and Apps, Not AI Models

The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system is the global standard for cataloging security flaws in software. Maintained by MITRE and backed by CISA,... 7 MIN READ
Trustworthy AI / Cybersecurity Sep 18, 2024

NVIDIA Presents AI Security Expertise at Leading Cybersecurity Conferences

Each August, tens of thousands of security professionals attend the cutting-edge security conferences Black Hat USA and DEF CON. This year, NVIDIA AI security... 9 MIN READ