HELLO, I AM MICHAEL CASTRO.
I am your
cyber security expert. professional speaker. subject matter expert. vCISO.

I aM A crusader Wanting to elevate your
cyber security education and resilience.

As an IT leader with over two decades of experience building and leading information security, cyber risk and compliance programs at the enterprise level, I am a veteran vanguard for protecting sensitive data. My multi-faceted portfolio includes a rich mosaic of work ranging from security strategy to architectural development to cybersecurity training. My previous work includes serving as Head of Information Security and Risk Management at Loblaw Companies Limited and numerous Senior Info and Cyber Security roles in the areas of Oil & Gas, Finance, Health Care and Retail.

Today, I provide controls guidance and consulting to numerous companies,
as Principal and CEO of RiskAware; a boutique cyber security firm.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree from McMaster University and a
Masters in Business Administration and IT Management from Athabasca University.
I also carry designations for CISSP, CISA, C|CISO and Chartered Director.

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