Cybersecurity and AI Security Specialist Mike Foster
Cybersecurity | AI Security | Keynote Speaker | Author
Mike has been blessed with skills he is called to use for a single purpose: helping people make safe decisions with clarity and confidence in a world of constantly evolving technology threats, where artificial intelligence is now creating new risks faster than most organizations realize. The mission is to help you protect your livelihood, your organization, your family, and your peace of mind.
As a father of four with an amazing wife, he wants families and individuals to be safe.
As founder of The Foster Institute, Mike has delivered more than 1,500 keynote presentations and consulting engagements across the United States and internationally, including Canada, Australia, England, Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa.
He is widely recognized for explaining the most complex cybersecurity and AI topics in plain English. From cybersecurity assessments to helping leaders anticipate and respond to the emerging risks of AI, Mike translates technology into decisions you can act on immediately. He also helps teams put AI to work, so the technology frees them to serve their clients and the people who count on them.
He is the author of The Secure CEO: How to Protect Your Computer Systems, Your Company, and Your Job, holds CISSP and CISA certifications, and his work has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, and The New York Times.
Associations and corporations across the US and worldwide book Mike again and again to present on cybersecurity and AI, and he is known for making highly technical material understandable, engaging, and enjoyable.
Professional Credentials Earned:
- CEO of The Foster Institute
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
- Microsoft Certified Trainer
- PCI QSA Qualified Security Assessor
As an Author
He is the author of The Secure CEO: How to Protect Your Computer Systems, Your Company, and Your Job. It is the definitive IT handbook for CEOs and key executives.
In the book, Mike combines his deep technology and security experience with his innate understanding of the latest business and security technologies. And best of all, it’s written in easy-to-follow “plain English” that readers can understand, regardless of their technological background.
Other Publications:
Mike has written several articles on Cybersecurity and best practices for business leaders. He has been interviewed by USA Today, Forbes, and The New York Times, as well as many other publications.
Mike always took the time to explain (in non-technical terms) what we needed to improve and why we needed to change things. This helped define our challenges and fine tune our solutions—with incredible results. I had a good understanding of what Mike was coming in to do for us, and so did he. We were on the same page from day one. Even now I am still in discussion with him and learning from him. Thanks Mike!
It was a wonderful experience listening to Mike. His presentation was great, and I learned so much in that brief period of time. I know now that what we are currently doing as far as security is probably not enough, but thanks to Mike, our eyes are open and we know the steps we need to take.
Some professional speakers can seem cold or aloof, but I was delighted to find Mike approachable, interesting, and easy to listen to. I found his information to be on the money and truly viable. After hearing Mike speak and benefiting from his insight, I know what I need to do (starting with an audit of our IT professionals soon!).
Mike is extremely knowledgeable on many security-related topics, which makes his speaking engagements informative and enjoyable. Just hearing his program really increased my own awareness of what’s going on today in our industry.
Mike’s positive attitude and interactive style really helped make everything much easier to follow. He offered a lot of specific to do’s for when I got back to the office; I understand the need for developing a more comprehensive IT strategy.
Wow! I was amazed by the amount of custom information included in the program. Its timing was perfect, and Mike’s knowledge was excellent. I definitely increased my understanding of the Internet and the growing number of security issues IT must continue to tackle.
Mike speaks our language and doesn’t get caught up in jargon or theory… he offers straight, real-world solutions I can go back and start using right away. He’s a great speaker, knows his stuff and is well worth the price.