Michael Schwartz

Michael Schwartz is a seasoned professional in cybersecurity and threat analysis, currently serving as the Director of Research and Threat Analysis at Censys since May 2024. Prior experience includes impactful roles at Amazon Web Services as a Senior Manager for Infrastructure Security Operations and multiple leadership positions at Target, where responsibilities encompassed threat intelligence and cybersecurity detection engineering. Earlier career highlights include serving as an Intelligence Analyst at the Federal Bureau of Investigation and positions at Verint and Sabre Systems. Michael's educational background comprises a Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Springfield, a Master's Degree in Defense and Strategic Studies from Missouri State University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan.