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Mike Kirtland
Using security to help business get where it needs to go.
Mike Kirtland is an accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience in information security and privacy, excelling in providing business value in regulated industries.
He has a strong track record as a strategic leader of information security programs, emphasizing awareness and collaboration with IT and business stakeholders to establish robust security postures.
With comprehensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as PCI-DSS, SOx, GDPR, NYDFS, HIPAA/HITRUST, and CCPA, Mike is adept at leading crisis management responses to various cybersecurity threats.
His achievements include enhancing security programs by 20% annually, leading crisis response teams against nation-state threat actors, and driving organizations towards regulatory compliance within tight timelines.
Mike Kirtland's educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Business Administration from California State University-Fullerton.
His professional experience includes roles as the Director of Information Security (CISO) at American Advisors Group, Director of Information Security at Manifest MedEx, and leadership positions at Beckman Coulter, BastionTrust, and CSUF Startup Incubator.
