Mike Nowak Email & Phone Number

Enhancing Security for CivicPlus, a leading GovTech provider trusted by over 7,000 municipalities.Leveraging my experience in information security, I'm a Security Analyst III at CivicPlus, an Inc. 5000 company committed to building positive civic experiences. I play a key role in safeguarding CivicPlus's digital assets and ensuring compliance with industry best practices like NIST.My contributions at CivicPlus include:Leading the implementation and gap remediation of the NIST Security Framework.Proactively protecting our systems through vulnerability management and rapid incident response.Empowering staff with security awareness training to cultivate a robust security culture.Conducting thorough security assessments and risk analyses to identify and mitigate threats.Ensuring adherence to critical security standards like NIST, OWASP, and data privacy regulations.Increased security posture by 50% through NIST initiatives.Achieved/ Maintained NIST/SOC II compliance for multiple product lines.Provided security training to 900 staff members, improving awareness by 75%.Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing remediationSecurity incident response planning and executionSecurity risk analysis and threat modelingGovernance and complianceDevSecOps integrations

United States

Newark, New York, United States

Data Governance Leader | Empowering Schools with Secure Practices Championing data security and compliance in education at W-FL BOCES/ EduTech.As Coordinator of Data Governance, I spearheaded initiatives to safeguard student and staff information within K-12 school districts across the region. My focus areas included:Data Security: Ensured alignment with Education Law 2-D and Ed Law 121 regulations, promoting robust data security practices.NIST CSF Implementation: Guided districts in implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) to manage cyber risks effectively.Security Awareness Training: Delivered professional development programs on information security to over 2,000 staff members, fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness.Compliance Leadership: Led teams to achieve 100% compliance with Ed-Law 2-d across multiple districts, solidifying data security measures.My passion lies in empowering educational institutions with the tools and knowledge to protect their valuable data.

Marion, Ny

Newark

EdTech Leader | Driving Efficiency and Security in Schools Streamlining technology operations and ensuring student success at W-FL BOCES.As Senior Computer Services Analyst, I served as a trusted resource for multiple school districts, managing a range of crucial IT functions:Device Deployment & Management: Led the successful deployment of over 1200 Chromebooks and the setup & maintenance of over 1000 desktops, supporting a 1:1 device rollout for over 2000 students.Software and Hardware Licensing & Management: Ensured efficient software and hardware access for over 1500 users through effective license management and installation.Help Desk Optimization: Streamlined the technology helpdesk for multiple districts, achieving a 50% reduction in response times with the same staffing level, enhancing user experience.Leadership & Collaboration: As 2nd VP of the WFL BOCES Association of Support Staff Personnel, I provided leadership and fostered collaboration among 1000 employees.