Michael Smilanich

Michael Smilanich is a Senior Manager in Risk Advisory at Safe Security, where responsibilities include enabling data-driven decision support for Chief Information Security Officers and business leaders regarding the financial implications and likelihood of cyber incidents. Prior to this role, Michael served in various capacities at RiskLens, culminating in a position as Risk Consultant until the company's acquisition by Safe Security. Michael's experience also includes a tenure as Senior Associate in Technology Risk Consulting at RSM US LLP, where audits and consulting engagements were executed across multiple industries, focusing on IT and business process controls. Earlier career experiences include roles at Protiviti, where projects spanned vendor management risk assessments and IT SOX testing, along with internships at HelpSystems. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus on Management Information Systems and Services from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.