Michael Peters

Michael Peters has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as CEO and Founder of Lazarus Alliance, Inc. in 2000. Michael is responsible for helping organizations achieve compliance and information security excellence. In 2015, they founded Continuum GRC, Inc. where they continue to serve as CEO and Founder, focusing on risk reduction, compliance management, and information security. Peters also founded the HORSE Project - Lazarus Alliance Foundation, Inc. in 2006, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free cyber security educational content. Before their entrepreneurial ventures, Peters held various Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) positions at companies such as LifeLock, CrossView Inc., Fifth Third Processing Solutions, and Colonial Bank. Their professional journey began in the United States Air Force, where they served as Enlisted - Defensive Fire Control Systems - B52H Flightline Supervisor from 1987 to 1991.

Michael Peters attended West Hardin High School, but their degree and field of study are unknown. After high school, they went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Information Security at Western Governors University from 2003 to 2005. Michael then completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Security and Information Management at Western Governors University from 2005 to 2007. Michael further pursued higher education at Purdue Global Law School and obtained an Executive Juris Doctor degree in Cyberspace Law from 2008 to 2011. In addition to their formal education, Michael Peters has obtained several certifications related to information security and risk management, including CCE, CGRCP, CISM, CISSP, CMBA, CRISC, CISA, C|CISO, QSA, and SCPA. The institutions from which they obtained these certifications are not specified.