Michael Smith

Michael Smith, MSCIA, CISSP-ISSEP, CISM, serves as Field CTO at DigiCert since March 2022, where responsibilities include enhancing cybersecurity capabilities across various domains such as Cyber Threat Intelligence, DDoS Mitigation, and Web Security. Credentials also include roles as a Content Creator at SecuritySync, Startup Mentor at MassChallenge, Adjunct Instructor at ThriveDX, and Founder and CEO of Rising Tide Cybersecurity Management. Prior experience spans leadership positions at Cloud Range, Akamai Technologies, Deloitte, and Unisys, contributing to security operations, incident response, and cybersecurity education. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University and a Bachelor of Science from Excelsior University.