Hello, I am Michael Lines, the founder of Heuristic Security and the creator of the Heuristic Risk Management approach to cybersecurity program development: a simple and effective method for developing a risk-based and business-aligned information security program.

I have been at the forefront of cyber security leadership for global organizations, including FICO, TransUnion, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, for the past 25 years. With extensive experience as a Chief Information Security Officer, I have built security organizations that spanned the globe, all while dealing with the complexities of different cultures, technologies, and regulatory environments. This background has given me a deep understanding of what it takes to develop effective risk-based cybersecurity programs. Today, I leverage that experience to advise boards and C-suite leaders on how to ensure that their security programs are aligned with their business needs and risk appetite, as well as advising startups in the cybersecurity space as to my perception of the risk value of the products they are developing.

In today’s ever-evolving threat landscape, strong oversight of your security program is not only essential to protecting your enterprise; it is increasingly a regulatory obligation. Having someone who can provide experienced, practical advice regarding your security program can spell the difference between surviving a cyber security incident with minimal impact or spending millions in fines, lawsuits, and regulatory sanctions.

I can be reached at michael.lines@heuristicsecurity.com if there is a matter you would like to discuss.