Introducing Michael Santarcangelo

A human catalyst for success

With the ability to uncover the real problems, Michael Santarcangelo helps organizations harness the power of people to rapidly develop efficient and effective solutions that turn insiders into allies who reduce business risk.

Michael connects with people, shifts their thinking and creates situations where individuals are naturally inspired to change their behaviors. As a bridge between technology and the user experience, Michael focuses on the positive – acknowledging the good work of the users, amplifying their actions and revealing to them they have the power – and the responsibility – to act to protect information. With wit and clarity, he freely shares unique insights, innovative approaches and effective solutions that are informed by both experience and research.

Substance. Experience. Passion

Michael possesses a rare blend of skills: his deep and broad understanding of security fundamentals and how they are applied for maximum results combines with his ability to educate and entertain. With a unique understanding of human development and adult learning, Michael unleashes the power of human potential — showing how to engage people in the protection of information. He delivers results that save money, allow people to do more with less while reducing risk.

In his recent book, Into the Breach: Protect Your Business by Managing People, Information and Risk, Michael reveals the real challenge organizations face — the fact that individuals are disconnected from the consequences of their actions. Dubbed, “the human paradox,” this reduces personal responsibility and prevents the ability to hold people accountable. With a positive focus on people, he sets forth a strategy any organization can follow and demonstrates how to engage, empower and enable individuals to take back responsibility, do more with less and reduce business risk.

The result: Michael shifts thinking, inspires change, then guides and supports change.

Michael meets people where they are; he engages fully with each individual, drawing them in, inviting them to engage back. He excites and ignites those around him. His powerful solutions are distilled into effective frameworks that serve individuals, teams and organizations.

In addition to the canons of security professionals, Michael is a professional member of the National Speaker’s Association and supports and abides by the ethics of both industries. His clients include Microsoft, Symantec, Diebold, New Jersey Manufacturers, CompTIA as well as audiences and organizations of all sizes. As natural and comfortable off-stage as on, working with Michael is easy, rewarding and gets results that leaves people saying, “wow.”

Michael does more than explain security.

Michael makes security relevant, easy to understand and achievable! Michael inspires people with the confidence to change their behavior while supporting and guiding them for sustained and maximum results. Michael really is a catalyst; as such, he more than moves the ball forward, he is a force multiplier that literally changes the game.