Michael has been 8x Global CISO and is an cybersecurity industry leader for three decades. Michael has a broad, global, diversified background in various industries and markets, over 35 years technology and security leadership experience, and a strong focus on security strategy. Michael is a globally recognized thought leader (quoted in Wall Street Journal, Computer World, Security Magazine, CSO Online, and many others), multi-book author (“C(I)SO – And Now What?” and “Global CISO – Strategy, Tactics, & Leadership – How to Succeed in InfoSec and CyberSecurity”), and he just published his latest book "PREMIER CISO - BOARD & C-SUITE: RAISING THE BAR FOR CYBERSECURITY". Michael has also written numerous articles for leading security magazines, and he has been frequent speaker, panelist and moderator at security conferences. He holds a master of science (Physics) from the Ivy League ranking University of Heidelberg, Germany. Michael is dual citizen (US&EU) and multi-lingual. He is member of (ISC)², ISACA, ISSA, and InfraGard (FBI), and has served on multiple boards and advisory boards in the security industry. He is certified with a dozen of the most leading security certifications of the industry. Michael has defined and built the security organizations, programs, strategies, and overall technology roadmaps for several global players and enterprises. He’s a sought after leader and subject matter expert. Current assignment: BOARD ADVISORY NETENRICH Book author: "PREMIER CISO - BOARD & C-SUITE: RAISING THE BAR FOR CYBERSECURITY" Previous assignments: CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER, LOGMEIN / GOTO. BOARD MEMBER ISACA GHC BOARD MEMBER FIDO CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER, CONFIDENTIAL CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER, TAILORED BRANDS PRINCIPAL (CISO ADVISOR), CISCO SYSTEMS IM GM STRATEGY & ARCHITECTURE, WORLEY PARSONS CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER, KABEL DEUTSCHLAND CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER, FMC TECHNOLOGIES GLOBAL IT SECURITY MANAGER (Acting CISO), HEIDELBERG PL ENTERPRISE SECURITY (Acting CISO), SUEDZUCKER Michael’s alignment of security to business goals and risk management and his ability to get to the root cause of any issue quickly has built him credibility with the C-suite at several global companies. He’s an open & smart communicator and strong executive player with a charming personality. *Michael’s expressed statements and opinions are that of his own and do not reflect on any current or prior employer or customer.
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