Michael Winn

Michael Winn has diverse work experience in various roles related to information security and cybersecurity. Michael is currently serving as the Senior Vice President for Information Security at i3 Verticals, where they are responsible for overseeing enterprise cybersecurity activities such as assessments, monitoring, and penetration testing. Prior to this, they worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Norwich University, teaching courses in Cybersecurity. Michael also held the position of Head of Fraud Intelligence at AIG, where they designed and implemented fraud reduction strategies. In their previous role as the Cyber Protection Team Director in the U.S. Army, they led a team responsible for defending mission-critical systems. Michael also served as the Assistant Director of the Cyber Fusion Center, overseeing the production of cyber threat intelligence reports. Earlier in their career, Michael held various positions in the U.S. Army, where they gained experience in network security, incident response, and information system engineering. Overall, their work experience reflects their expertise in cybersecurity, threat management, and network defense.

Michael Winn completed their education in a chronological order as follows:

- From 1996 to 2000, they attended St. Bonaventure University and earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science.

- In 2003, they attended Webster University, where they obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Business and Organizational Security Management.

- From 2013 to 2015, they pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Cyber Operations at the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology.

In addition to their formal education, Michael Winn has also earned several certifications, including:

- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), obtained from Microsoft in November 2009.

- CompTIA A+ Certified Professional IT Technician, obtained from CompTIA in May 2008.

- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), obtained from (ISC)² in September 2008.

- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), obtained from (ISC)² in August 2020.

- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), obtained from Cisco in July 2021.

- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) + Security, obtained from Cisco in April 2011.