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Field CTO of Application Security | ¶ºÒõ¹Ý

Michael Smith is Field CTO of Application Security at ¶ºÒõ¹Ý, where he is responsible for the app sec organization's overall technology strategy, including product management, threat intelligence, customer support, and sales and channel enablement. Smith initially started as a Russian translator in the U.S. Army, later serving in CTO roles in startups and information security officer roles leading major government security projects.

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With over 30 years of experience in cybersecurity, information technology, and intelligence, Smith has managed high-profile incidents such as the wave of DDoS attacks against major U.S. banks in 2012 and 2013 and attacks by eCommerce account takeover gangs and handled security monitoring for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2014 Winter Olympic Games, as well as preparations for both the 2018 and 2020 Olympic Games.