Michael Villar

About Michael Villar

I’m a cybersecurity leader passionate about turning complex challenges into practical, business-aligned solutions. With deep expertise in micro-segmentation, zero-trust architecture, and cyber resiliency, I’ve spent over a decade shaping security strategy at some of the world’s largest financial institutions, including Wells Fargo, UBS, and Deutsche Bank, helping them mitigate risks, strengthen compliance, and protect critical assets.I’ve led enterprise-wide security initiatives, forged strategic partnerships with solution providers, hosted peer collaborations, and guided organizations through the implementation of complex security frameworks in highly regulated environments, always bridging the gap between technical rigor and business priorities.Today, as Director of Field Security Technology at Akamai, I help organizations modernize defenses, improve security posture, and navigate emerging threats. I’m a strong advocate for collaboration and knowledge-sharing because in cybersecurity, we’re stronger together.

Experience

1. Akamai Technologies

   Present

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Network Design and Management

  2013 — 2015