Michael Daniel

President and CEO of Cyber Threat Alliance, Michael Daniel has over two decades of experience in federal government security. As the previous Cybersecurity Coordinator for Barack Obama, Michael is one of the most experienced and revered specialists in his fields, trusted for his impressive insight and risk management for businesses and organisations. Whether you require the most advanced knowledge on cybersecurity on a personal level or corporate-wide, Michael makes the ideal speaker, offering implementable advice alongside anecdotes of his time working in The White House.

Taking to the role in 2012, Michael was selected as the Cybersecurity Coordinator acting as a senior advisor to the President. Responsible for all aspects of government cyber safety, Michael has previously spent seventeen years in the Office of Management and Budget developing his reputation as an experienced and dedicated server to the federal government. Utilising his innate knowledge of national security, Michael was tasked with planning and implementing the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative for the benefit of all government personnel. For five years Michael made influential decisions for the safety of the President, making him one of the best experts in technology and risk management.

A graduate from the prestigious Princeton University, Michael completed his degree in public policy before furthering his speciality studying National Security at Harvard Kennedy School. During his time at the Office of Management and Budget, Michael was dedicated to ensuring he was a leading authority in his field, an example of the necessity to continually learn and develop in order to perform and he studied at the National Defence University in National Resource Planning.

Michael has combined his knowledge, experience and reputation as the President and CEO of Cyber Threat Alliance, working on making valuable and essential changes to the United States cybersecurity. From government organisations to private sector businesses, Michael’s industry-leading insights have ensured improved cyber safety access industries, one of the most imperative issues for individuals and corporations in the modern-day. As a speaker, Michael is invaluable, providing the necessary tools to transform your approach to cybersecurity from an industry expert.

In May 2024 we sat down virtually with Michael Daniel to discuss his time working under President Obama and his advice for companies looking to strengthen their defence against cyber attacks. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Michael Daniel.