Mike Gibson

Mike Gibson has a strong background in information security and IT management. Mike is currently serving as the SVP & CISO at Talkdesk, starting in November 2022. Prior to that, they were the Chief Information Security Officer at Flexera from August to November 2022.

From 2019 to 2022, Mike held multiple roles at Pluralsight, including Vice President – Information Security and Head – Network & Infrastructure. In these positions, they led information security initiatives, managed network infrastructure, and ensured IT compliance. Mike also collaborated with infrastructure and operations leaders.

Before Pluralsight, Mike worked at Genesys from 2012 to 2019. During this time, they served as Senior Director – Information Security & Compliance and Director – IT Global Network & Telecommunications. Mike successfully built a robust security program, implemented security awareness training, and managed a corporate technology program.

Prior to Genesys, Mike worked at Rovi from 2004 to 2012 as a Network Manager and Senior Security Engineer. Mike made strategic decisions for IT operations across multiple facilities and managed telecommunications, network, data center operations, and help desks.

Mike started their career at InstallShield in 1998 as a Network Manager. Mike directed global IT operations, developed technology strategies, and managed budgets.

Overall, Mike Gibson has extensive experience in information security, IT management, and compliance, with a proven track record in leading successful initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Mike Gibson attended DeVry University for their undergraduate studies in Telecommunications Management. Mike has not provided specific information regarding the start and end years of their enrollment at DeVry University. In addition to their degree, Mike has obtained several certifications including CISSP from (ISC)² in August 2002, Checkpoint Certified Security Engineer (CCSE) 4.1/NG from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) from Cisco, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) from Cisco, and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) in Windows 2003, Windows 2000 & NT 4.0 from Microsoft. The dates of obtaining these certifications have not been provided.