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3 Emerging AI Security Practices for Proactive Cyber Defense

Implementing AI can lead to significant new risks for organizations. Two Toptal information security leaders explain how improving governance, loss prevention, and monitoring can help CISOs strengthen their defenses.

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Michael Figueroa

Michael Figueroa

Michael is Toptal’s Information Security Practice Lead. He holds a bachelor’s degree in brain and cognitive sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in high-tech crime investigations from George Washington University. Before joining Toptal, Michael served as executive director of the Advanced Cyber Security Center, and held other roles in the field, including consultant, principal investigator, advisor to government officials, and chief information security officer.

Cybersecurity in Digital Transformation: Insights from Inside Google Cloud

Discover how agile cybersecurity practices and workforce enablement can drive digital transformation and safeguard businesses in this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast.

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Michael Figueroa

Michael Figueroa

This episode’s host, Michael Figueroa, leads a global consulting practice that disrupts traditional hiring by matching Toptal talent with leading companies. Previously, he served as president of the Advanced Cyber Security Center and held various other roles in security and government advisory.

AI and Cybersecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Discover how AI, cybersecurity, and public-private collaboration are transforming government technology and workforce efficiency on this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast.

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Michael Figueroa

Michael Figueroa

This episode’s host, Michael Figueroa, leads a global consulting practice that disrupts traditional hiring by matching Toptal talent with leading companies. Previously, he served as president of the Advanced Cyber Security Center and held various other roles in security and government advisory.

Cybersecurity Insights: Proactive Thinking, Ad Platform Safety, and More

Tune into this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast for a deep dive into cutting-edge cybersecurity strategies, securing advertising platforms against digital threats, and the challenge of recruiting top cybertalent.

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Michael Figueroa

Michael Figueroa

This episode’s host, Michael Figueroa, leads a global consulting practice that disrupts traditional hiring by matching Toptal talent with leading companies. Previously, he served as president of the Advanced Cyber Security Center and held various other roles in security and government advisory.

3 Cybersecurity Archetypes and How They Affect Risk Priorities and Staffing

Is your organization an Operator, a Builder, or a Governor? Toptal’s Information Security Practice Lead, Michael Figueroa, reveals how this knowledge helps CISOs fine-tune their security teams and tactics.

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Michael Figueroa

Michael Figueroa

Michael is the Information Security Practice Lead at Toptal. He holds a bachelor’s degree in brain and cognitive sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in high-tech crime investigations from George Washington University. Before joining Toptal, Michael served as executive director of the Advanced Cyber Security Center, and held other roles in the field, including consultant, principal investigator, advisor to government officials, and chief information security officer.

Solving the Cybersecurity Talent Shortage: Avoid These Common Pitfalls

Security professionals are not as inaccessible as the headlines claim. Toptal’s Information Security Practice Lead explains new ways to engage the professionals you need.

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Michael Figueroa

Michael Figueroa

Michael is the Information Security Practice Lead at Toptal. He holds a bachelor’s degree in brain and cognitive sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in high-tech crime investigations from George Washington University. Before joining Toptal, Michael served as executive director of the Advanced Cyber Security Center, and held other roles in the field, including consultant, principal investigator, advisor to government officials, and chief information security officer.

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