Michael Santarcangelo
Michael Santarcangelo ignites his audiences
Michael Santarcangelo is a human catalyst*. As an expert who speaks on information protection -- including compliance, privacy and awareness -- Michael energizes and inspires his audiences to change how they protect information. His passion and approach gets results that change behaviors.
As a member of the National Speakers Association, Michael is known for delivering substantial content in a way that is energetic and entertaining. Michael connects with those he works with, and helps them engage in natural and comfortable ways - he literally makes security relevant and simple to understand!
His unique insights, innovative concepts and effective strategies are formed by extensive experience and continued research. His first book, Into the Breach, is the answer business executives have been looking for to defend their organization against breaches while discovering how to increase revenue, protect the bottom line and manage people, information and risk efficiently.
Advancing the Security Profession
Michael pioneers new ways to engage others in the process of information protection. He has created the Security Salon to facilitate the exchange of ideas in a way that allows people to learn and apply their knowledge for immediate results and program success.
Michael founded the Security Catalyst Community, a supportive environment where security professionals from around the world come together to improve the way they practice information security.
Industry Credentials
In 2007, Michael was named one of the The 59 Top Influencers in IT Security (www.itsecurity.com), and was selected to serve on the Symantec Advisory Council. He actively supports various industry associations and remains a secure member of the FBI InfraGard program.
Michael is a graduate of Cornell University. When not traveling North America in their RV, Michael and his family reside in Upstate NY.
* A substance, usually present in small amounts, that increases the rate of a reaction without being consumed in the process.
Michael Santarcangelo ignites his audiences
Michael Santarcangelo is a human catalyst*. As an expert who speaks on information protection -- including compliance, privacy and awareness -- Michael energizes and inspires his audiences to change how they protect information. His passion and approach gets results that change behaviors.
As a member of the National Speakers Association, Michael is known for delivering substantial content in a way that is energetic and entertaining. Michael connects with those he works with, and helps them engage in natural and comfortable ways - he literally makes security relevant and simple to understand!
His unique insights, innovative concepts and effective strategies are formed by extensive experience and continued research. His first book, Into the Breach, is the answer business executives have been looking for to defend their organization against breaches while discovering how to increase revenue, protect the bottom line and manage people, information and risk efficiently.
Advancing the Security Profession
Michael pioneers new ways to engage others in the process of information protection. He has created the Security Salon to facilitate the exchange of ideas in a way that allows people to learn and apply their knowledge for immediate results and program success.
Michael founded the Security Catalyst Community, a supportive environment where security professionals from around the world come together to improve the way they practice information security.
Industry Credentials
In 2007, Michael was named one of the The 59 Top Influencers in IT Security (www.itsecurity.com), and was selected to serve on the Symantec Advisory Council. He actively supports various industry associations and remains a secure member of the FBI InfraGard program.
Michael is a graduate of Cornell University. When not traveling North America in their RV, Michael and his family reside in Upstate NY.
* A substance, usually present in small amounts, that increases the rate of a reaction without being consumed in the process.
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