Michael’s Story
Michael is the Principal of IT Audit & Security at OCD Tech. With over 20 years in various strategic and management IT positions, including 15 years designing and implementing security architecture and security controls, Michael is widely considered a foremost expert in IT security. Michael has traveled extensively as a frequent speaker on trending security topics. In addition to speaking on audit and security, Michael has performed audits and assessments on five continents spanning more than 12 regulatory authorities. Michael is a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Areas of Expertise
- IT General Controls (ITGC)
- ISO 27001/27002, COBIT
- SOX Testing
- Server, Desktop, Storage, and Networking technologies
Education
- University of Massachusetts Boston, Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies
- University of Maryland, Associates of Arts in Computer Science
- College of the Air Force, Associates of Science, Paralegal
- Management Systems Certification: Understanding the Requirements and Concepts of ISO/IEC 17021-1
Certifications & Memberships
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISACA
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), ISACA
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional, (CISSP), ISC2
- Prior certifications include Microsoft, Novell, CompTIA, and ITIL
- Member, InfraGard, a partnership between the private sector and FBI
- CyberArk – Level 1: Trustee
- JumpCloud Core Certification