EXECUTIVE BIO
MICHAEL MEIS TITLE : ASSOCIATE CISO LOCATION : KANSAS CITY
Michael is a security leader with a passion for architecting security programs , leading people , and developing world-class security teams . During his career , Michael partnered with the USDA CISO to develop one of the largest consolidations of security services in the federal government . Michael also led the H & R Block Information Security team through a transformation of their GRC operations to instil quantitative cyber risk management practices . Michael currently leads The University of Kansas Health System Cybersecurity team as they protect the critical systems , data , and people that provide lifesaving patient care .
Additionally , Michael regularly donates his time and expertise to inspire the next generation of leaders and cyber professionals . Michael holds an undergraduate degree in Information Technology Service Management , two graduate degrees including an MBA and an M . S . in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance as well as multiple professional certifications .
“ At the end of the day , you need people to be able to win these adversarial relationships with cyber threat actors ”
MICHAEL MEIS ASSOCIATE CISO , DISCUSSES TALENT ,
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM