Michael Scheidell, CISSP, CRISC, CCISO, SMIEEE, Managing Director
A recognized expert in the information security and privacy community, a certified security professional with a strong history of innovation and entrepreneurship and a frequent conference speaker and subject matter expert in Information Security and Privacy.
Developed a suite of IT security products with impressive results—including a patented intrusion detection system, an award-winning email security solution and a revolutionary IT Risk and Assessment framework currently used by large multinational companies, healthcare organizations and financial institutions to ensure their privacy and security.
Expert in Corporate Governance issues with a focus on Policy and Compliance, EU Data Protection, HIPAA/SOX/GLBA/FISMA
- Extensive project and operations management experience
- Subject matter expert on access management, mobile and cloud privacy
- Granted US patent # 7603711 for “Improved Intrusion Prevention Device”
- Past Board Member, FBI's InfraGard, South Florida Chapter
Founded three technology companies in South Florida
- Florida Datamation, a boutique Industrial Automation distributor and largest QNX distributor in the world
- SECNAP Network Security, Chief Scientist, Invented and Patented the IDPS, Invented the Email Security and Encryption products, Developed the InfoSec Audit, Risk Assessment and Penetration testing framework.
- Security Privateers, an Information Security and Management Company
Awards and Recognition:
- MVP Award for Technology Leadership, CTO, Network Products Guide, 2008, Industry's Most Valuable Players, Chief Technology Officer
- Technology Award in Internet-Based Technology, South Florida Business Journal, 2008
- Shaping Information Security Award, Information Security Products Guide, 2008
- Finalist EETimes ACE Award, Innovators of the Year, March 2009
- Gold Member (10+ years) ISACA
- Senior Member of ISSA
- Senior Member of IEEE Computer Society
- Board Member, FBI InfraGard - South Florida Chapter
- Board Member, Cloud Security Alliance - South Florida Chapter
- 2010 Golden Bridge Awards: Executive Award Winner
Publications:
- Guest Author: Tripwire's 'The State of Security'
- Article: Help Net Security: To Achieve Good Security, You need to Focus on Business
- Article: Search Security: Banks Drop Target Lawsuit
- Captains' Blog: http://blog.securityprivateers.com
- Presentations: http://www.slideshare.net/MichaelScheidell
Memberships and Organizations:
- Gold Member Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
- Senior Member Information System Security Association (ISSA)
- Senior Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Member IEEE Computer Society
- South Florida Technology Association (SFTA)
- Federal Cybersecurity R&D (NITRD Program)
- Board Member, Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), South Florida Chapter
- Financial Institution Security Association (FISA)
Speaking Engagements
- 2007, Panel member at Secureworld
- 2007, Keynote address at ISSA South Florida Yearly security symposium
- 2008, Keynote address at EC-Council Hacker Halted
- 2008, ITEC Conference
- 2008, Intrusion World, OSI layers 8,9,10
- 2009, IMOT Conference, How Improved Management/IT Alignment Can Reduce Security Risk
- 2009, Address at Hacker Halted on Cloud Security
- 2010, Address at Hacker Halted on Email Encryption
- 2012, Presented a paper (Running with Scissors) for the Cloud Security Alliance at IT Palooza
- 2013, PMI ‘Think Tank’ panel at FIU
- 2013, Papers and presentations at CSA/Infragard meeting ‘anatomy of an attack’
- 2013, Presentation at ISSA meeting, (running with scissors)
- 2013, Presentation at OWASP/ISSA meeting, ‘byop’ (bring your own policy), building company policies
- 2013, Presentation at PMI workshop, Governance and Compliance in Cloud and Mobile applications
- 2013, Breakout session at IT Palooza, Governance and Compliance in Cloud and Mobile applications
- 2014, FBI's InfraGard Chapter meeting: Risky Business, Enterprise Risk Management
- 2014, American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), Protecting the Castle
- 2014, National Academy Foundation, Spy vs Spy: A Career in Protecting Secrets
- 2014, Open House, C3 Cloud/MDV, Governance and Compliance in Cloud Application Development
- 2015, InfraGard South Florida Members Alliance chapter meeting: An Introduction to NIST CyberSecurity Framework
- 2015, InfraGard Jacksonville Members Alliance chapter meeting: An Introduction to NIST CyberSecurity Framework
- 2015: InfraGard Birmingham Members Alliance chapter meeting: Risky Business
- 2016: ISMG Fraud and Breach Summit: Miami: Keynote Panel and afternoon session: Breach Response Planning