Michael Danner Email and Phone Number
My expertise is innovating, visualizing, and developing creative solutions to mitigate existing and emerging cybersecurity risks.In my current role with Microsoft, I lead a team of cybersecurity analysts providing security monitoring services to Department of Defense and federal customers.Cybersecurity is not just my profession, it is my passion. With proven results over 19 years, I have strived to consistently match security functions to business functions, finding a unique balance between a secure environment and business operations.My executive expertise includes: - Policy Development - Security Analysis - Risk Managment - Enterprise Level Security OperationsI embrace new ideas, learning new technologies, and tackling complex challenges.
Microsoft
View- Website:
- microsoft.com
- Employees:
- 10
- Company phone:
- 0124 415 8000
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Security Operations Engineering ManagerMicrosoft Mar 2022 - PresentRedmond, Washington, Us• Managed uninterrupted 24x7x365 security monitoring to Department of Defense (DoD), federal customers operating in Microsoft’s federal environment • Developed projects, increased federal environment security posture, formalized repeatable processes, procedures in accordance with federal policies, regulations• Briefed executive leadership on federal environment security posture, increased awareness, facilitated informed decision making on training purchases, security tool improvement, alert suppression, case load, analyst fatigue • Conducted weekly quality assurance reviews with analysts, increased productivity and efficiency by reducing Mean Time to Acknowledge (MTTA) and Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR) security cases by 25% -
Cloud Security Control AssessorInsight Global; Kingfisher Systems Inc; Peraton Jun 2020 - Mar 2022• Reviewed thousands of documents, conducted four independent comprehensive assessments, provided Security Assessment Report (SAR) recommendations to authorizing official, provided security, scalability for customers’ transition from on-premise solutions to Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environment• Managed security reviews, identified significant security flaws, provided justification for denial to operate to authorizing official, mitigated risk of exposure, exploitation• Collaborated with key stakeholders, developed enterprise continuity of operations, cybersecurity strategy, mission assurance, incident response program, in accordance with federal laws, regulations
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Cyber Protection Team Senior Enlisted LeaderUs Marine Corps Mar 2019 - Jun 2020Washington, Dc, Us• Planned, coordinated, managed Nation-State Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Hunt operations, supported forces in various locations throughout Middle East, briefed key stakeholders on operation execution, receiving 100% approval • Coordinated Splunk, RedSeal, PowerShell, SysAdmin, Network, and Security (SANS) Institute training, increased cyber threat hunt analysts’ effectiveness by adding new methodologies, skillsets to their repertoire• Managed accountability of over $1M in security equipment, supported active network hunt operations globally, zero loss of accountability, resulted in 100% of equipment returned -
Information Systems Security ManagerUs Marine Corps Jan 2012 - Mar 2019Washington, Dc, Us• Managed organization’s 500+ cybersecurity personnel workforce, achieved 100% workforce training compliance in accordance with DoD regulations, taught incident response to new analysts, increased capabilities by adding once absent skillsets• Directed accountability, installation, operation of $2M project dedicated to communication capabilities of executive staff, increased operational efficiency, reduced equipment failure to zero, voided downtime for equipment repair, reconfiguration• Operated, maintained, secured, computing environment for 6500+ client machines, over 7000 users in two geographically separate locations, mitigated over 90k Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts the organizations cybersecurity management program which includes over 30 inspections and enhances the overall security posture of the network.• Managed organization’s Assessment and Authorization (A&A) program, successfully assessed over 100 packages, ensured sub-organizations ability to deploy effectively within 72 hours -
Deployed Support Liaison, Quality Assurance AuditorUs Marine Corps Dec 2008 - Dec 2011Washington, Dc, Us• Appointed as a liaison to all U.S. Marine Corps organizations residing on the eastern coast of the United States for tactical and deployed networks, directly supporting Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Fortinet firewalls, and McAfee IPS solutions.• Managed accountability, assembly, configuration, and delivery for $5M worth of new cybersecurity compliance tool suites, enhanced cybersecurity workforce capabilities globally• Managed audit of 146 firewall suites globally, achieved 94% compliance rating, enabled zero downtime in operations, organization certified as Computer Network Defense Service Provider of USMC• Managed the certification and accreditation for 146 firewall suites located in the United States, Middle East, and Japan.• Installed, configured, and managed network monitoring and security strategies, using a Defense-In-Depth model which consisted of firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention devices, access control lists, data leak prevention modules, data at rest software, and various policies.• Implemented a change control board, minimized negative impacts to operational requirements, resulted in zero Shadow IT incidents -
Cybersecurity ChiefUs Marine Corps Oct 2004 - Dec 2008Washington, Dc, Us• Responsible for the expedited processing of over 60 Certification and Accreditation packages to enable the organization to operate in garrison and tactical environments.• Co-authored organizational contingency plan, provided viable solution for catastrophic or emergency situations• Developed cybersecurity training and awareness program, managed 700+ cybersecurity personnel workforce, scheduled training, achieved 100% compliance in accordance with DoD regulations • Managed the installation, configuration, and management of various firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, and Virtual Private Network solutions.• Responsible for security compliance of over 1,000 hosts throughout 23 separated locations.
Michael Danner Education Details
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University Of Maryland Global CampusCybersecurity Management And Policy -
North Carolina State UniversityMaster Of Business Administration - Mba
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Danner
What company does Michael Danner work for?
Michael Danner works for Microsoft
What is Michael Danner's role at the current company?
Michael Danner's current role is Innovator | Cybersecurity Connoisseur.
What schools did Michael Danner attend?
Michael Danner attended University Of Maryland Global Campus, North Carolina State University.
Who are Michael Danner's colleagues?
Michael Danner's colleagues are Wild Animal, Gu Gary, Mike Desilver, Nicholas Morris, Josephine Hinton, Mel Reyes, Peter Wennerwald.
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