Michael Santarcangelo

Michael Santarcangelo is the catalyst* called upon to deliver successful results when others have struggled and failed.

His expertise and approach blend a deep understanding of security, business and communication focused on the human ecology of an organization. Michael draws on his unique background, including:

• A degree in Human Ecology. Michael is formally trained in the combination of “hard” social sciences, economics and policy with a powerful combination of disciplines to assess people, information and risk
• Leader and educator in security and risk management. While serving as a CISSP instructor, Michael guided thousands to certification success, and helped define and develop the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK); he helped create the CompTIA Security Trustmark, currently pens a column for CSO magazine, and serves as a Focus Expert
• Professional communicator. Michael is a full, professional member of the National Speaker’s Association, a published author, experienced editor, and draws on diverse audio and video experience to produce a popular security blog, newsletter and offers customized training in communication

As the bridge between technology and the user experience, Michael focuses on and amplifies the positive, acknowledging the good work of individuals while revealing to them they have the power – and the responsibility – to protect information.

Michael’s success and ability to work with others to drive results stems from:

• His focused practice of the innovation, education and implementation triad. Working across all three ensures effectiveness greater than the sum of the parts.
• Relentless pursuit of fundamentals and practice of the tradecraft. This includes all forms of communication, management, leadership, decision-making, risk management and other areas essential to the human ecology of the organization.
• Sharing and teaching: A lifelong learner, Michael is equally gifted at explaining and sharing his knowledge with others.

His practice is focused, yet expansive. As he works with clients, he observes and engages fully in the surrounding world, setting the stage to innovate with refined and effective methods to address core challenges. He then shares his experience with others – in a way that allows core concepts to be easy applied, setting the stage for results to be realized.

The result is simple and powerful: By helping companies bridge the human paradox gap – where people (and organizations) are disconnected from the consequences of their actions – Michael has mastered the delicate and essential art of advocating for individuals and advancing organizations – at the same time.

Michael connects with people, shifts their thinking and creates natural situations that inspire behavior change. He then shapes, guides and supports change for maximum individual and organizational benefit.

Working with Michael is easy, rewarding and gets results that have people saying, “wow.”

*A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate and enhances the results of a reaction. Since they are not consumed in the process, catalysts can be used repeatedly, and in different situations.