Mr. Michael A. Piccalo

Director of Industrial Security

Waterfall Security Solutions

United States

Michael Piccalo brings almost 25 years of experience to the industry focused on cyber security functions in a variety of organizations.  He began his career spending ten years in the United States Air Force with an additional 14 years in the private sector in organizations such as e-DMZ Security, Industrial Defender, Citigroup, and others providing consulting and other services to financial, government, and industrial clients.  This includes eight years managing a 24×7 outsourced Security Operations Center focused on large industrial control system networks.  Michael writes and speaks frequently on industrial control system cyber-security topics and holds a B. Sc. Degree in Information Technology from Peirce College as well as a CISSP accreditation.  Michael now serves as the Director of Industrial Security for Waterfall Security Solutions.

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