Mike Ahrendt

Mike Ahrendt is an experienced professional in cyber risk management and incident response, currently serving as an Expert Cyber Risk Management Engineer at Delta Dental Ins. since April 2020, where responsibilities include automation using Python and incident response. Prior to this role, Mike held positions at KPMG US as Associate Director and Manager of the Cyber Security Incident Response Team, leading a team in monitoring incidents and developing cloud response processes. Mike also has a background as a Senior Incident Responder at Spectrum Health, focusing on crisis management and digital forensic investigations, and served as Information Security Officer and Analyst at Grand Rapids Community College, where Mike managed security initiatives and developed a Security Incident and Event Manager. Earlier career experiences include roles as a Computer Repair Technician. Mike holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer and Information Systems Security from Davenport University.