Selected to join a strategic group of partners to collaborate on shaping the future of Axcient's solutions and services.Provide direct feedback on product roadmaps and feature development.Influence innovations that address the evolving needs of clients in the IT and data protection space.Network with other top Axcient partners to drive industry-leading solutions.Gain early access to product updates and exclusive resources, ensuring my clients benefit from the latest advancements in data protection and business continuity.

TeamOne.Support is an inititive of Security Privateers with a twofold purpose:1) to provide Military Grade IT support. because it IS a war out there2) to provide internships and free training for US vets in customer service, helpdesk and system administration.Services provided:TeamOne.SupportTeamOne.BackupTeamOne.SecurityTeamOne.Training

Security Privateers Provides Executive Management, Acting/Retained/Transitional CSO, CISO and Information Security Services.Established Information Security consulting company with a focus on Governance, Compliance and Risk based on NIST CyberSecurity Framework, NIST 800-53 and ISO2700x standards. As a member of the senior executive management team, it is my responsibility to attend executive management meetings, meet with investors and build or maintain the Company's Information Security and Digital Privacy team. I have worked as the CSO, CISO, or with the CISO, CIO or VP of Information Security for many international corporations, including publicly traded banks, large health care institutes, and Global 500 companies.Responsibilities and Duties:• Develop or update InfoSec and Privacy Policies• Provide guidance and counsel to the CIO and Executive Management• Manage Company's InfoSec governance processes and establish project priorities• Lead InfoSec planning processes to establish Company's InfoSec program• Establish annual and long-range security and compliance goals and roadmap• Mentor the Company's InfoSec team• Implement professional development plans for all members of the InfoSec team• Determine appropriate staffing levels for the InfoSec team• Report regularly to the Company's Executive management and its board members• Perform IT Risk Assessments, Penetration Testing and Internal Vulnerabilities Scans• Government regulatory and compliance issues• HIPAA/HITECH/SOX/FISMA/FERPA• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery / ISO 22301:2012,ISO 27031:2011Certified CISO, CRISC, CISSP, US patent granted, Senior member IEEE, Senior member ISSA, member ISACA, SFTA and Cloud Security Alliance.

A transitional C(I)SO is a different breed of Top Security Executive. The Transitional C(I)SO is focused on filling a temporary gap in your Executive Management team, usually for 3 to 4 months. the Transitional C(I)SO can also help you interview and vet the applicants and give you enough time for you to find the right replacement.Three Reasons you need a transitional C(I)SO:1. Your current C(I)SO is leaving, or just left2. You never had a C(I)SO3. You had a breach, and need someone to put out the fire

ASIS based Physical Security Risk AssessmentsActive Shooter TrainingSenior Executive Firearms TrainingNRA Certified Firearms InstructorFEMA Non-profit Security Grant Program http://nsgp.us• In 2018, FEMA granted $60,000,000 in grants to non-profit 501(c3) organizations that could show a threat to terrorist attack (up from $25,000,000 in 2017)• Each organization received up to $150,000 (up from $75,000 in 2017) based on the need documented in their risk assessment and application.• In 2018, the program announcement was on May 21st, with a deadline 29 days later. Steps:• Verify or apply for your DUNS/D&B number• Apply for a SAM number • Perform the Security and Risk Assessment• Create a Corrective Action Plan from the Risk Assessment• Fill out the 2018 justification forms as practice• Wait for the 2019 announcement and apply immediately.We have a special twitter feed for Physical Security, #2A, self defense news and tips: @r2ba_us.We also have a special web link, just for physical security: www.r2ba.us

2014, C3 Cloud/MDV Open house: Governance and Compliance in Cloud Application Development2015, InfraGard south Florida chapter meeting: An Introduction to NIST CyberSecurity Framework2015, InfraGard Jacksonville Members chapter meeting: An Introduction to NIST CyberSecurity Framework2015: InfraGard Birmingham Members Alliance chapter meeting: Risky Business: Enterprise Risk vs IT risk.2016: ISMG Fraud and Breach Summit Miami: Keynote Panel and afternoon session: Breach Response Planning. (See slides below)

Speaking engagements2008, Keynote address at EC-Council Hacker Haltedhttps://vimeo.com/725049582009, Invited speaker at IMOT, (International association for Management Of Technology) How Improved Management/IT Alignment Can Reduce Security Risk2009, Address at Hacker Halted on Cloud Security http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/secnap-cto-to-discuss-cloud-security-at-2009-hacker-halted-conference-62180757.html2010, Address at Hacker Halted on Email Encryption https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/574/242942012, Presented a paper (Running with Scissors) for the Cloud Security Alliance at IT Palooza (link below)2013, PMI ‘Think Tank’ panel at FIUhttp://www.southfloridapmi.org/index.php/professional-development-day-2013/day-of-excellence/88889002-professional-development2013, Papers and presentations at InfraGard meeting ‘anatomy of an attack’http://www.sherlocktech.com/csa-anatomy-of-a-cyber-attack-follow-up-22013, Presentation at ISSA meeting, (running with scissors) http://www.slideshare.net/MichaelScheidell/running-with-scissors-balance-between-business-and2013, Presentation at OWASP/ISSA meeting, ‘byop’ (bring your own policy), building company policieshttp://www.slideshare.net/MichaelScheidell/bring-your-own-policy2013, Presentation at PMI workshop, Governance and Compliance in Cloud and Mobile applicationshttp://www.slideshare.net/MichaelScheidell/security-and2013, Breakout session at IT Palooza, Governance and Compliance in Cloud and Mobile applicationshttp://www.slideshare.net/MichaelScheidell/security-and2014, FBI's InfraGard Chapter meeting: Risky Business, Enterprise Risk Managementhttp://www.slideshare.net/MichaelScheidell/risky-business-303443072014, American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), Protecting the Castlehttp://www.slideshare.net/MichaelScheidell/protecting-the-castle2014, Miami NAF Conference, Spy Vs Spy: A Career in Information Security is a Career in Protecting Secrets(see below)

Mentor, Teacher, Team Builder.• Direct the Information Security and Risk Management Program• Manage ongoing SOC, PCI, and ISO 27001 compliance programs• Direct the Information Security and Risk Management Program• Provide guidance and counsel to the CIO and Executive Management• Oversee the operations of Company's Information Security team• Conduct internal vulnerabilities, security audits and risk assessments• Expand the Company's Information Security client offerings and security consulting practice• Develop and manage client information security and audit teams

provides client customer retention service and support

Mission StatementTo promote the use of best practices for providing security assurance within Cloud Computing, and provide education on the uses of Cloud Computing to help secure all other forms of computing.

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to promote the use of best practices for providing security assurance within Cloud Computing, and to provide education on the uses of Cloud Computing to help secure all other forms of computing. http://cloudsecurityalliance.org

Consulting CISO responsible for leading client audit teams, performing external penetrations tests, building systems in support of audit teams.Consulted on projects involving mass transit systems, data breaches, incident response and security policies.

Acting CISO/CSO for International Law firm.Information Security is not rocket science. The basics are easy. It takes experience to reduce security risk without degrading business performance. Introduced NIST Cybersecurity Framework with ISO 2700x standards with the goal of improving business functionality, reliability and reducing risks associated with cybersecurity incidents.Improvement in business efficiency achieved by giving priority to business functionsOversaw security functions related to multiple acquisitions. Led core cybersecurity steering meetings, developed internal cybersecurity team, interfaced with stakeholders on the firm's client audit requests. Mentored and prepared team for successful CISSP certification.Headed internal security audit team, implemented BCMP program based on ISO 22301 standards for Business Continuity, ISO 27031 for IT Disaster Recovery, and NIST SP800-61r2 for Cybersecurity Incident Response.Continue to lead cybersecurity meetings with top executives and stakeholders.

Represent the Southeast Region to the national InfraGard (INMA), coordinate regional meetings with local chapters. Keep the chapters up to date with what is happening at National, and keep National up to date with what is going on with local InfraGard chapters.

Acting CISO/ First CISO for $2.2 Billion dollar national specialty pharmaceutical.Built Information Security Team from the ground up.Consulted with executive management on HIPAA privacy and security issues. Worked with stakeholders to assist in addressing HIPAA compliance risks.Led Business Impact Analysis which identified performance bottlenecks in prescription delivery systems, improving overall system reliability.Introduced NIST cybersecurity framework to improve communications with top executives and stakeholders.Performed NIST CSF/NIST SP 80053/NIST 800-66 Risk Assessment. Worked with CPO to rewrite HIPAA NIST based privacy policies to improve compliance and address results of BIA and Risk Assessment.Worked with CIO to rewrite cybersecurity policies.Assisted in mentoring existing team and answer security and privacy based issues for development and operations team. Advised on new Director and C level hires during explosive growth of company.

About the Infragard South Florida Members AllianceThe Infragard South Florida Members Alliance is made up of individuals from critical sectors of the economy such as energy, transportation, banking, finance, public health, information, communications, emergency services and others. Each InfraGard chapter is geographically linked with an FBI Field Office, providing all stakeholders immediate access to experts from law enforcement, industry, academic institutions and other federal, state and local government agencies. For more information about the South Florida Chapter please visit www.InfragardMiami.com.About InfraGard and the InfraGard National Members AllianceThe InfraGard Program began in 1996 as a collaborative effort between private sector cyber professionals and the FBI field office in Cleveland, Ohio. The FBI later expanded the program to each of the FBI’s 56 field offices. In 2003 the private sector members of InfraGard formed the “InfraGard National Members Alliance” (INMA). The INMA is a non-profit Delaware Corporation with 501(c)3 status. The INMA is comprised of 84 independent 501(c)3 InfraGard Members Alliances (IMAs) representing over 25,000 FBI-vetted InfraGard Subject Matter Experts. InfraGard provides its members with unmatched opportunities to promote the physical and cyber security of their organizations, through access to a trusted, national network of Subject Matter Experts from the public and private sectors and government stakeholders, at the local, state, and federal levels, with unmatched access to the expertise and experience of critical infrastructure owners and operators. For more information about InfraGard, please visit www.infragard.net. For more information about the INMA, please visit www.infragardmembers.org.

SECNAP Network Security was formed in December 2001 to provide unique, comprehensive and highly cost-effective solutions for computer network security. In addition to offering security services such as intrusion prevention vulnerability assessment scanning managed and Firewall/VPN Management, SECNAP also provides security audits and strategic consulting on areas such as network architecture, both traditional and cloud based.• Developed Patented HackerTrap™ Network Security Appliance• Developed zero latency hybrid inline IPS with integrated attack updates• Successfully marketed security services to Government, Biotech, Genetics Pharmaceutical, Finance and Banking, and professional services clients• Developed hybrid procedural and IT audit for Major International Banks (Similar to PWC procedural audits with use of HackerTrap for IT portions)• Built primary and secondary Secure Operations Center for management and monitoring of client network security

Conferences, workshops and speaking engagements.For newer engagements see the list above2008, Keynote address at EC-Council Hacker Haltedhttps://vimeo.com/725049582009, Invited speaker at IMOT, (International association for Management Of Technology) How Improved Management/IT Alignment Can Reduce Security Risk2009, Address at Hacker Halted on Cloud Security http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/secnap-cto-to-discuss-cloud-security-at-2009-hacker-halted-conference-62180757.html2010, Address at Hacker Halted on Email Encryption https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/574/24294

Charter member of ICSA Labs Anti-Spam Consortiumhttps://www.icsalabs.com/sites/default/files/aspmpd_pr_070411_0.pdfThe vendors present unanimously agreed on the need for a consortium, whose goals would be to educate end users about anti-spam products and create publicly vetted, objective, and credible security criteria against which anti-spam products can be tested and certified. The charter members of the ICSA Labs Anti-Spam Product Developers’ Consortium are: Astaro Corporation, COMDOM Software, Fortinet, IBM, Kaspersky Lab, Proofpoint, Inc., SECNAP Network Security Corporation, Sendio, Inc., SonicWALL, Inc. and Symantec Corp.

VenturCom/Ardence is the leading technology provider of tools and extensions for developing and deploying embedded, real-time applications based on theWindows CE and NT operating systems, with distribution channels in morethan 30 countries and associations with such firms as ATR, CMC, Lucent,Motorola, ObjectAutomation, and Komatsu.• Responsible for the Factory and Industrial Automation Market Nationally• Directed Sales team for Industrial Automation to a 400% per year revenue increase• Directed VenturCom’s partnership and Major Accounts program• Responsible for OEM accounts including AMD, Compaq, Rockwell, Eaton, GE FANUC, Siemens, Bell & Howell, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, Beckman Coulter, NASA, USAF, SAIC, Panasonic, American Megatrends, Alcorn McBride Inc, GE Harris, Motorola, Digital Lightwave, Raytheon, Alcatel, Satake, Ashley Laurent, and National Instruments