J Wolfgang Goerlich
Wolfgang is a public-sector Chief Information Security Officer and cybersecurity strategist with a career of pioneering innovation across AI, cloud, DevSecOps, and Zero Trust. He previously led IT and security in the healthcare, financial services, and technology industries and headed security advisory and assessment practices at several consulting firms. These experiences shaped his focus on strategy, innovation, risk management, and resilience. A trusted voice from Michigan’s security community to national CISO and regulatory circles, Wolfgang has helped establish and organize numerous security conferences, groups, and initiatives, shaping industry standards and practices while mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
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Recognition
- Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Enterprise Security, 2017-2018
- InfoWorld Technology Leadership 2012
- IDG Best Practices in Infrastructure Management 2008
Certifications and Credentials
- (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Cloud Security Essentials Certification (GCLD)
- GIAC Certified Project Manager (GCPM)
- GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT)
- GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
- Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)
- SANS Security Awareness Professional (SSAP)
- Security Culture Framework (SCF), Security Culture Practitioner (SCP)
Degrees
- Bachelor of Computer Science, Network Security; UAT
- Master of Science in Information Security Engineering; SANS Technology Institute