Paul Michaels

Chief Security Officer at Fortinet Federal

Paul Michaels has a diverse range of work experience in the field of security and information technology. Paul has held various leadership positions, including Chairman of the Board of Directors and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at The Cyber AB. Paul also served as Chief Security Officer at Fortinet Federal and held positions such as Founder and CEO at Monoc Securities LLC. Additionally, Paul has held executive roles at Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions, Westinghouse Government Services LLC, and CB&I Federal Services LLC, where they were responsible for security and information technology. Paul has also worked as the Director of the Office of Program Security at The National Academies | National Research Council. Furthermore, Paul has experience in academia as a Security Management Adjunct Faculty. Overall, Paul Michaels has a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of security and information technology.

Paul Michaels, NACD.DC, QTE, CISSP has a diverse education history. Paul obtained an Executive Education Certificate in Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) from Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy in 2024. In 2012, they received a Certificate from The Wharton School in the Wharton/ASIS Program for Security Executives. Paul earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Security Management from American Military University in 2006 and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Management Sciences from the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2003. Paul has also attended various training courses and seminars, including the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency and the U.S. Army War College.

In addition to their education, Paul holds several certifications. Paul is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)², obtained in 2010. Paul also holds certifications such as Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), Security+, Physical Security Professional (PSP), and Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS International. Furthermore, Paul has obtained certifications from organizations like NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) and ASIS International, reflecting their expertise in corporate governance and security management.

It's important to note that Paul's additional certifications include QTE (Qualified Technology Expert) and NACD.DC (NACD Directorship Certified), but specific details regarding when and where these certifications were obtained are unavailable.

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  • Chief Security Officer

    September, 2023 - present