Michael Gaffney Cisa (Mick)

Mick Gaffney has over 30 years of work experience in various roles related to information security and technology. Michael (Mick) is currently working as an Information Security Operations Manager at Fenergo since September 2022. Prior to this, Mick worked at Liberty Insurance - Western European Markets from 2019 to 2022, where they held the position of Cyber Security Manager, focusing on security architecture and application security. Michael (Mick) was responsible for designing and reviewing application architecture, participating in threat models, and implementing new tools.

From 2017 to 2022, Mick served as an Information Security Manager at Liberty Insurance, overseeing the overall security of the company. Before that, they worked at Liberty Insurance Ireland as a Senior Information Security Architect from 2012 to 2017, where they established strategic security architecture vision and provided architectural oversight for enterprise-wide security technology. Michael (Mick) also worked as a Senior Internal IT Auditor during that time.

Prior to joining Liberty Insurance, Mick worked at IBM Global Services from 2007 to 2011 as an IT Security Consultant, where they were responsible for managing security incidents and providing consultative advice to resolve security matters. Michael (Mick) also worked at IBM Ireland as the Universal Management Infrastructure Security Lead from 2005 to 2007, where they managed a team and ensured compliance with security standards.

Mick started their career at IBM in 1998, working in various roles such as Global Web Security Analyst, Problem & Change Coordinator, and Consumer Product Specialist. Before joining IBM, they worked at Roadstone Dublin Ltd in sales administration.

Throughout their career, Mick has gained substantial experience in information security, security architecture, technology management, and team leadership. Michael (Mick) holds certifications in Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Michael (Mick) Gaffney, CISM CISA, has a diverse education history. Michael (Mick) attended CBS Synge Street from 1987 to 1992, where they obtained their Leaving Certificate. Following this, from 1992 to 1994, they studied at Crumlin College and earned an Accountancy AATI degree from the Association of Account Technicians. Later, from 1995 to 1997, they attended Technological University Dublin and graduated with a degree in Business Management and Business Information (BIS). In 2012, they briefly enrolled in Dublin Business School and completed a Level 6 Special Award (Higher Certificate) in Networking & Cloud Technologies.

In addition to their educational background, Michael Gaffney also holds certifications from ISACA, specifically CISM and CISA. However, specific details regarding the months and years in which they obtained these certifications are not provided.