Michael I. Kaplan is a Mile2 cyber-security instructor, a veteran of the US Army’s 11th Special Forces Group (Airborne), and a strategic planner with 21 years of experience in the security industry. Michael’s industry areas of specialization are Program Management and Implementation, IT Risk Assessment, and Information Systems Audit / Compliance.
He has a high degree of expertise in conformance to Cyber Security Frameworks including HIPAA Compliance (HITECH, GAPP), NIST SP 800 Series, ISO 27000 Series, PCI-DSS, SSAE 16 (SOC1, SOC2), and FedRAMP (moderate, high). Michael is a graduate of Armstrong State University and remains active in veteran advocacy programs. His Amazon Bestseller, “The Prior-Service Entrepreneur: Veteran Entrepreneurship and Lean Business Start-Up,” is used in civilian universities, and he continues to advocate for veterans transitioning into the civilian workforce.
David W. Schropfer is a technology executive, author, and speaker with deep expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Operations at DomainSkate, where he leads growth for an AI-driven cybersecurity threat intelligence platform.
As host of the DIY Cyber Guy podcast, David has conducted hundreds of interviews with global experts, making complex topics like ransomware, AI, and quantum risk accessible to business leaders and consumers. He has also moderated panels and delivered keynotes at major industry events, known for translating emerging technologies into actionable insights.
David’s entrepreneurial track record includes founding AnchorID (SAFE), a patented zero-trust mobile security platform. He previously launched one of the first SaaS cloud products at SoftZoo.com, grew global telecom revenue at IDT, and advised Fortune 500 companies on mobile commerce and payments with The Luciano Group.
He is the author of several books, including Digital Habits and The SmartPhone Wallet, which became an Amazon #1 bestseller in its category. David holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Arts from Boston College.
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