Michael Panico

Michael Panico has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Michael currently serves as the Vice President Information Security at Curative, where they have created an information security program and supports various software products and big data initiatives. Prior to that, they worked as the Business Information Security Officer for NBCUniversal Media, LLC, overseeing the security of their Global Media Operations and Engineering team. Michael has also held director-level positions at The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies, where they were responsible for information security and content protection. Additionally, Michael has worked at Stroz Friedberg, LLC as a Vice President, specializing in digital forensic investigations, data breach response, and risk assessments. Before that, they worked at Microsoft, where they managed the threat and incident response teams for their online services. Michael's career also includes a role as a Supervisory Special Agent at the FBI, where they led a computer intrusion team and investigated international hacking cases. Michael began their professional journey as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps.

Michael Panico earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Harvard University, which they attended from 1987 to 1991. Michael has also obtained several certifications such as CISA, Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM), and GCFA from reputable institutions like ISACA and GIAC. Michael has a potential interest in obtaining CISSP certification, although no information about the completion date is provided.