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Michael Thiessmeier, MBA, MSc

President at Cyber Eagle

San Francisco, United States

Michael Thiessmeier is an esteemed cybersecurity executive and strategic thought leader at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with cybersecurity to advance global digital security and innovation. With over two decades of expertise, he has significantly contributed to shaping the cyber landscape both in Silicon Valley and on international platforms.

Michael further honed his expertise through executive education at prestigious institutions including Harvard, Yale, MIT, and Cornell. His professional qualifications are augmented by over 60 industry certifications from worldwide known bodies such as ISACA, ISC2, and SANS, solidifying his leadership and technical expertise.

As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the U.S National AI and Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (NAIC ISAO), he leads efforts in fostering international cooperation and developing strategies to leverage AI for cybersecurity enhancements. Under his leadership, NAIC ISAO has become a pivotal entity in national security, growing to over 500 members and establishing significant partnerships with NATO, the United Nations, and numerous government bodies worldwide.

Michael'a Silicon Valley tenure includes transformative roles with hyper-growth startups, notably leading to successful public exits valued at $1.6 billion and $260 million. He also played a critical role during the PlayStation 4 launch at Sony, showcasing his ability to drive technology strategy and innovation in high-stakes environments.

Michael's contributions to the ISO as a U.S. delegate and co-editor have influenced over 40 leading information security standards globally, including significant work on ISO 27034. His dedication to the industry has been recognized through multiple awards, including the Lawrence D. Eicher Leadership Award and three International Volunteer Recognition Awards from ISACA.

Michael is driven by a commitment to excellence and a vision to integrate AI with cybersecurity to not only protect but also enhance infrastructures and information systems globally. His work continues to set benchmarks in cybersecurity, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in protecting digital assets and information in an increasingly interconnected world.

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: San Francisco, CA and Riga, Latvia

Michael Thiessmeier, MBA, MSc Points
Academic 0
Author 4
Influencer 98
Speaker 0
Entrepreneur 0
Total 102

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Company Information

Company Type: Enterprise
Business Unit: Executive Leadership
Theatre: Global
Minimum Project Size: N/A
Average Hourly Rate: N/A
Number of Employees: 11-50
Company Founded Date: 2024

Areas of Expertise

Agentic AI
AI 30.01
Business Continuity
Cloud
Cybersecurity 30.11
Digital Transformation
Emerging Technology
Future of Work
Innovation
International Relations
IT Leadership
IT Operations
IT Strategy
National Security
Privacy
Quantum Computing
Risk Management
Security
Smart Cities
Startups
Sustainability

Industry Experience

Aerospace & Defense
Consumer Products
Federal & Public Sector
Financial Services & Banking
High Tech & Electronics
Professional Services
Retail

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4 Author Newsletters
Report on the NIST ARIA Program and November Workshop
LinkedIn
January 09, 2025
This report offers an in-depth examination of the inaugural workshop of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Assessing Risks and Impacts of AI (ARIA) program, held in November 2024. ARIA is a groundbreaking initiative addressing the urgent need for comprehensive methodologies to evaluate and mitigate societal risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The workshop introduced ARIA’s innovative framework, encompassing layered testing protocols, advanced measurement tools like the Contextual Robustness Index (CoRIx), and practical proxy scenarios.

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Tags: Cybersecurity, AI

Polymorphic Defense: True (Cyber) Defense in Depth
LinkedIn
September 03, 2024
In the early stages of the cybersecurity field, this distinction was mostly irrelevant and only of importance to armchair generals, historians, and professional tacticians. However, with the advent of deception technologies and polymorphic defenses, the difference is no longer subtle but instead critical.

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Tags: Cybersecurity

NAIC ISAO ANNOUNCES THE CYBER EAGLE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEFENSE PROJECT
LinkedIn
March 10, 2024
Through the formation of strategic private-public partnerships, the project aims to conduct high-level, non-intrusive cyber risk assessments and facilitate the implementation of advanced cybersecurity measures within mid-market sectors of critical infrastructure. Utilizing the cutting-edge capabilities of generative AI for outreach and engagement, alongside identifying sustainable funding opportunities, the Cyber Eagle Project seeks to achieve a significant enhancement in the cyber resilience of essential services, aiming to reach over 300,000 companies in the U.S. and NATO allies.

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Tags: Cybersecurity

BreachForums: Shell Access to $290 Million German Cloud Company
LinkedIn
January 18, 2024
According to the report, g0d has been a member of breachforum.is since April 8th, 2023, holds the prestigious status of 'GOD' member, and is affiliated with other well known groups like 'CyberN*ggers'.

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Tags: Cybersecurity

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