Mike S.

Mike S. is an experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong background in information security leadership and risk management. Currently serving as the Director of Cyber Defense at Expedia Group since August 2019, Mike S. oversees various cybersecurity operations, including CSIRT, vulnerability management, and threat detection engineering. Previously, at Allianz Life, Mike S. enhanced the third-party vendor risk management program, significantly reducing information security risk. Relevant experience includes roles as Senior Security Engineer at Bluestem Brands and Hallmark Cards, where Mike S. managed incident response, vendor management, and compliance audits. A Bachelor’s degree in International Business was obtained from National American University between 2007 and 2010.