Michael Czumak
Chief Information Security Officer @Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Information Security Officer @Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY, US
As MSK\'s inaugural CISO, I\'ve had the opportunity to design, lead and grow a comprehensive enterprise security program that not only manages risk, but also actively seeks out opportunities to deliver value to the organization.I am fortunate to work with an extraordinary team dedicated to safeguarding the organization from the latest security threats, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, promoting security by design and reducing friction. I understand what it means to successfully operate in highly regulated, critical infrastructure industry, safeguarding human safety, protecting the most sensitive data and aligning with a wide range of laws, standards & best practices (HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO). I\'ve designed and implemented many key cyber practices including a modern Identity & Access Management program, security awareness and training, security operations and governance. I’ve also planned and deployed many enterprise security technologies including SIEM, EDR, IGA, MDM, CASB, DLP and more. A significant portion of my time is spent supporting and developing AI governance and risk management practices. Stretching beyond the traditional role of the CISO, I’ve co-architected and implemented an enterprise hybrid cloud strategy, designed and deployed IT solutions supporting tens of thousands of users, championed DevOps automation and agile adoption and helped design and lead a major org-wide digital transformation. Additional Details- Trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Joint Audit Committee of the Board of Directors- Orchestrate enterprise cyber resilience, hygiene and risk management efforts- Considerable experience leading complex incident response efforts and digital forensics activities - Developed comprehensive metrics program to measure capabilities, track outcomes, inform investments - Rapidly grew and mentored a multi-disciplinary team, establishing career development and training plans
EDUCATION
Radford University
Bachelor of Arts, Information Systems, Business Management, Computer Science (Minor)
U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
Master of Science, Information Resource Management
SKILLS
ABOUT MICHAEL CZUMAK
I have 20+ years experience leading at the intersection of security, technology, and business strategy with a focus on building and modernizing digital ecosystems where security and innovation operate in tandem. From leading mission-critical IT operations and initiatives to designing an inaugural enterprise security program for a world-class institution, and most recently, supporting AI adoption and governance, I specialize in aligning digital transformation with enterprise-scale resilience.CORE COMPETENCIES & AREAS OF INTEREST:> ADAPTIVE AI GOVERNANCE: Maturing frameworks that ensure appropriate oversight while enabling the agility required for rapid testing and enterprise-wide AI adoption.> ENTERPRISE DIGITAL INITIATIVES: Designing and deploying resilient technology solutions that support seamless daily operations at-scale for tens of thousands of users.> CLOUD-FIRST STRATEGY: Architecting enterprise-class cloud environments optimized for scalability, cost-efficiency and mission-critical availability.> EXECUTIVE RISK TRANSLATION: Bridging the gap between technical vulnerabilities and business impact by framing cyber risk in the financial and strategic language of the Board.> TRANSFORMATIONAL SECURITY DESIGN: Building comprehensive security programs that treat security as a fundamental measure of quality, enabling rapid transformation and speed-to-market.> CYBER RESILIENCE: Moving beyond \"checkbox compliance\" to build resilient organizations capable of maintaining mission-critical operations through inevitable disruptions.> DATA-DRIVEN MATURITY: Leveraging objective metrics to guide digital investment decisions and tie successful outcomes to measurable ROI.> OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Leveraging automation and process improvements to reduce complexity and technical debt while maximizing limited resource utilization.> LEADERSHIP: Fostering high-performance cultures that thrive on continuous learning, development, and a shared sense of ownership in outcomes.
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