Michael Meline Email & Phone Number

Spokane, Wa, Us

Hayden, Idaho, Us

We are now offering CISO-as-a-Service packages and ala-carte services to reduce cyber exposure and protect your data while enabling business operations, Classroom and CBT training courses available for the hottest professional IT and cyber security certifications, Security Awareness Training, and cyber security training for the individual.We have found that many companies struggle with the strategic aspects of cyber security and that this causes costs to become unmanageable. We have also discovered that many companies cannot afford to hire a full-time Chief Security Officer or Chief Information Security Officer. We can provide this service at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time professional and since we have developed a solid strategy and have honed a set building blocks for success, we can implement a fully compliant security program relatively quickly and reasonably. Most importantly, we can implement a program that enables the business, rather than hindering it!

The Spokane Security Group is a volunteer group, dedicated to working together for advanced security in the community and bringing key people from the critical sectors together to discuss the issues surrounding our community.The objectives of the Spokane Security Group are: a. We will accomplish our goals through;a. Regular meetingsb. Free training eventsc. Open discussiond. An annual, all-day, security evente. Exercises to test the effectiveness of the groupf. Agreements to assist each other

Coeur D'Alene, Id, Us

Responsible for protecting the organization’s information assets and information technology resources. Sets the organizational strategic direction for Information Security. Manages Information security budget. Leads the development and maintenance of enterprise wide IT security architecture, systems security design, security practices and procedures. Responsible for researching and reporting on IT security threat profiles; intrusion detection/incident investigation and responses. Manages a program for information assurance including serving as a key participant in the development and management of the organization’s disaster recover security procedures.Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Responsible for the administration and annual review and update of Information security policies. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Senior leader responsible for establishing and maintaining the enterprise vision, strategy and overall Information Security Program to ensure information assets are adequately protected. Responsible and Accountable for;• Managing the Information Security budget; in the short time with Sterling Bank, saved over a half million dollars.• Establishing the Information Security Team • ISO 27002 adoption and direction• Information Security Policy• Separation of Duties• Intrusion protection• Penetration testing and Vulnerability Management• Vendor Management Security• HR and customer security• Information Security Awareness Program• Information regulatory compliance (e.g., US PCI DSS, FFIEC,SOX, GLBA, and all other Information Security compliance• Information risk management• Information technology controls for financial and other systems• Information privacy• Computer Emergency Response Team / Computer Security Incident Response Team• Identity and access management• Information security architecture• IT investigations, digital forensics • Business Continuity Program (BCP) • Information Security Operations Center ISOC

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Lead the security efforts of all projects; ensuring that vendors are properly assessed, corporate governance documents clearly state the corporate security requirements and are followed, risk assessments are created in a manner that properly documents risk and ensure that risk mitigation techniques are followed. During the my employment I have achieved success in many areas, here are some highlights; •Formally recognized multiple times for providing the solutions to problems that would otherwise create work stoppages.•Formally recognized as an industry leader with advanced knowledge in all aspects of security.•Prevented multiple security breaches through advanced planning and effective communication.•Took charge of several projects that were not a “normal” part of my job duties and provided the leadership necessary to steer the teams to an appropriate resolution.

Hayden, Id, Us

Conduct physical, managerial and operational, Social Engineering, and technical audits of the organizations to determine the current status of the Information Security Program. Conduct vulnerability testing and Penetration testing in a manner that ensured companies had the appropriate information to prevent unauthorized intrusions into their networks, while preventing actual system outages. Audit and report on all aspects of information security for clients in multiple different industries. This includes clients in banking, medical, governmental, educational, and a wide range of other industries. Conducted multiple HIPAA, FFIEC, NCUA, SOX, GLBA, ISO-27002, etc. audits. Advise all levels of the information security team (from the most junior person to the Board of Directors) in all aspects of information security, using language that can be understood by all and that appropriately identifies the levels of risk associated with the findings during the audit. Work with stakeholders to conduct comprehensive risk assessments and identify realistic goals to manage the risk based on the risk appetite of the organization. Speak at seminars and client sites to improve overall security awareness. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of security threats, countermeasures, security tools and network technologies. Manage a team of security professionals to accomplish specific deliverables.

http://www.arizonafirst.org/Our Mission is to enhance the ability of member institutions to respond and recover from incidents affecting the financial sector by fostering partnerships and collaboration between public sector agencies, public utilities, service providers, volunteer agencies and infrastructure providers. Our Goal is to increase awareness, provide structure, and communication to improve emergency preparedness and disaster recovery to the Arizona financial sector. Build relationships with the City of Phoenix, the state of Arizona, and federal agencies including Arizona Division of Emergency Management, Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Treasury Department and the Department of Homeland Security. Increase administrators’ awareness, purpose and importance of the financial sector and ensure a seat at Arizona’s Business Operations Center (BOC) in the event of a crisis that affects Arizona’s financial community.

Our Mission is to enhance the ability of member institutions to respond and recover from incidents affecting the financial sector by fostering partnerships and collaboration between public sector agencies, public utilities, service providers, volunteer agencies and infrastructure providers. Our Goal is to increase awareness, provide structure, and communication to improve emergency preparedness and disaster recovery to the Arizona financial sector. Build relationships with the City of Phoenix, the state of Arizona, and federal agencies including Arizona Division of Emergency Management, Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Treasury Department and the Department of Homeland Security. Increase administrators’ awareness, purpose and importance of the financial sector and ensure a seat at Arizona’s Business Operations Center (BOC) in the event of a crisis that affects Arizona’s financial community.

The Community Justice Boards of the Greater Yuma County is a group of volunteers that recognized the potentially damaging effects of having children exposed to hardened criminals. We come together to mentor first time juvenile offenders with the intent to create the newest wave of responsible citizens who give back to the community, instead of draining the community of all resources possible. Our program has been extremely strong and we have very few cases where our kids cease to become successful.

Developed a formal security program, including policies and procedures related to network and physical security and fraud investigations. Provide continual consultation and written reports to senior management concerning security issues. Coordinate with legal counsel and department directors and managers to insure the protection of the organizations employees, members, facilities, assets, records and proprietary information. Work with Human Resources and departmental directors in conducting and managing initial and continuing reviews of employment practices, confidentiality agreements and employee background investigations. Assist Information Systems staff in preventing computer fraud and investigating external compromises to credit union computer systems. Coordinate with all departments to design security components for operational and strategic processes and supervising the development and implementation of required security reporting devices and processes at all levels. Developed and implemented physical security practices, procedures and processes for all organizational locations, plans for reducing or eliminating premises liability issues and site analysis and threat assessment documents. Select, maintain and test appropriate intrusion devices, alarms and cameras that record activity in appropriate locations. Develop, administer and deliver all organizational and community security training. Responsible for managing and monitoring approximately 200 employees as their positions relate to security measures currently in place. Assistant Disaster Planner for the organization. Responsible for the coordination of penetration testing and ethical hacking. Audit and report on corporate security practices. Responsible for computer crime investigations. Lead the Computer Security Incident Response Team. Responsible for vendor management assessments.

Responsible for investigating and gaining a complete understanding of situations through human interaction, attention to detail and creative thinking. Maintained an updated, clear understanding of the rules and laws that governed my actions and guided me in making split second and sound decisions, during the course of chaotic situations. Responsible for creating timely reports that detailed all investigations, ensuring the report accurately detailed the situation. Public speaking was a very important. Responsible for the planning and display of information to a wide variety of people from many different educational and cultural backgrounds. Conflict resolution, problem solving, counseling, discussion guidance and referrals were all common, everyday tools that effectively guided me into making appropriate and meaningful decisions. Set a good example for the citizens of Yuma County through my conduct, professionalism, leadership and educational endeavors. Honor and courage were a very important part of my duties; courage included the ability to make a good decision, implement that decision, and to stand by the decision.

Washington, Dc, Us

Created a database system that effectively accounted for and managed over one million dollars worth of U.S. Marine Corps assets. Was responsible for the training, counseling and monitoring of all personnel assigned to me, often exceeding 40 employees. Managed several different groups of personnel, from small groups to large groups. Managed junior personnel as well as mid-level managers. Conflict resolution and problem solving were normal, everyday activities that aided me in my growth as an effective leader and member of the team. Integrated myself and my personnel into a strong, reliable team that was highly successful. As evidenced by multiple “honorable mention” audit results. Led the personnel for whom I was responsible to a new level of achievement as evidenced by the comments made by inspectors, while ensuring that the duties I managed complied with all local, state and federal laws as well as exceeding standards set by the United States Marine Corps. Attended and graduated from multiple leadership schools and courses. Jobs included Infantryman, Small Boat Coxswain, Marksmanship Instructor, Nuclear Biological and Chemical Coordinator, Combat Radio Operator, Harrier Engine Mechanic, many different leadership positions, Education Coordinator, and a wide range of other less significant positions.

Master Of Science, Information Assurance

Master Certificate In Accounting, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Science, Information Systems