Michael Pickett

Michael Pickett is a Senior Special Agent and Criminal Investigator with the U.S. Secret Service, where responsibilities include directing a task force that advises on business email compromises, ransomware, cryptocurrency fraud, and network intrusions, as well as evaluating risks and preparing protection plans for high-profile individuals. Prior experience with the U.S. Secret Service includes roles as a member of the Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Branch and as a Senior Digital Forensic Examiner for the New England Electronic Crimes Task Force. Michael served as a Captain and S2 Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Army, where duties involved supporting various military units, gathering electronic intelligence, and conducting security threat analyses. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Providence College.