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Mick Leach
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Mick Leach is Field CISO of Abnormal Security, an AI-native email security company that uses behavioral AI to prevent business email compromise, vendor fraud, and other socially-engineered attacks. At Abnormal, he is responsible for threat hunting and analysis, engaging with customers, and is a featured speaker at global industry conferences and events. Previously, he led security operations organizations at Abnormal, Alliance Data, and Nationwide Insurance, and also spent more than 8 years serving in the US Army’s famed Cavalry Regiments. A passionate information security practitioner, Mick holds 7 SANS/GIAC certifications, coupled with 20+ years of experience in the IT and security industries. When not digging through logs or discussing operational metrics, Mick can typically be found on a soccer field, coaching one of his 13 kids.
Celebrate the Season 1 finale of SOC Unlocked! Explore highlights from groundbreaking cybersecurity conversations, including AI advancements, career lessons, and inspiring stories. Tune in for insights, humor, and a look toward the future of cybersecurity.
Tune in as Franklin County’s CISO shares her journey from unexpected beginnings to leading a high-impact cybersecurity team. Explore real-world insights on defending public infrastructure, navigating rapid cyber threats, and fostering collaboration in the fight against cybercrime.
Join host Mick Leach as he chats with cybersecurity expert Aaron Roane about his transition from law enforcement to the SOC, the evolving threats in cybersecurity, and the future impact of AI and quantum computing.
In Episode 8 of SOC Unlocked, Mike Vetri shares his journey from Air Force pilot training to cybersecurity leadership, offering insights on thriving in cyber defense, managing high-stress incidents, and the importance of continuous learning and cross-training.
Explore how AI is reshaping the SOC in Chapter 8 of our Convergence of AI + Cybersecurity web series.
Tune in to the latest episode of SOC Unlocked as host Mick Leach interviews Principal Cloud Security Engineer Joe South about his journey from IT to cybersecurity.
Catch the latest episode of SOC Unlocked with SOC expert Mick Leach and Eric Zielinski, Head of App and Cloud Security at Options Clearing Corp. They delve into AI’s impact on cybersecurity, the essential role of human oversight, and offer career insights for aspiring professionals.
Join Mick Leach on SOC Unlocked as he chats with Joe Morrissey, Incident Commander & Director of Threat Response at a Fortune 100 financial services company. Discover Joe's journey into cybersecurity, insights on SOC challenges, and the importance of peer support. Tune in to learn more!
Discover how generative AI is transforming cyber threats and explore AI-powered defense strategies in this webinar with Abnormal's Field CISO Mick Leach.
The fourth episode of SOC Unlocked features Anthony Coggins, Director of Information Security at Acrisure, who discusses MFA bypass, the future of authentication, and the infamous computer corndog.
In the third episode of SOC Unlocked, host Mick Leach sits down with Jeremy Ventura, Field CISO at Myriad360. Together, they explore the critical role of Field CISOs in guiding customers, the significance of partnerships with value-added resellers, and the power of storytelling in cybersecurity.
Tune in as host and SOC expert Mick Leach and Dave Kennedy, Founder & Chief Hacking Officer of TrustedSec and Binary Defense dive into a variety of topics including, the importance of understanding offensive capabilities, behavioral analytics, and centralizing security tools to enhance visibility and response.
In the premiere episode of SOC Unlocked, host and SOC expert Mick Leach chats with Mick Douglas, Managing Partner of InfoSec Innovations, about a range of topics, including the current state of security operations, the role of automation and AI in the field, and the importance of using security tools effectively.
In Chapter 6 of The Convergence of AI + Cybersecurity series, our CISO panel discussed the role AI plays in their security strategies and how they are preparing for the future.
Discover the alarming $10 billion cybercrime losses in 2022, fueled by investment fraud and BEC, and hear predictions for the FBI's 2023 numbers from the Secret Service.
Learn about the cyber risks associated with more robust, complex cloud email platforms and how email security posture management can reduce your vulnerabilities.