Chief Information Security Officer for a national Broadcasting company with 60 television stations in 42 markets. As the company's first CISO, Mike is the principal advisor to senior leadership on information security and is responsible for managing the information security program from the development of strategy through day-to-day operations. He is a strategic business partner committed to empowering the organization by promoting a risk aware culture and aligning security with business goals. Mike utilizes a consultative approach for managing risk by working collaboratively with leadership to identify and implement the most effective solutions to address business needs. He is recognized as an effective agent for change and has a proven track record for his ability to adapt to the evolving risk landscape through short term tactical and strategic long term planning. Mike has over a decade of experience covering such disciplines as audit, compliance, risk management and information security, which has established a strong foundation for continued advancement in his profession.