Hi I’m Mike!
I’m the founder of I Talked to Strangers, a cybersecurity consultancy built specifically for small businesses who are serious about protecting sensitive client data and staying compliance. Even if you don’t speak “tech”.
Why I Do This
After 10 years in the cybersecurity industry, working with both large and small business across the private and public sectors I saw a gap. Professional service firms are being targeted by sophisticated attackers, but the security advice being given was either too technical, too generic or too outdated.
So I created I Talked to Strangers to bridge that gap.
Simple and effective cybersecurity following industry best practices for people who want to get their work done securely
What Makes Me Different?
- People First. Security is about people, not just tools. I help train and support your whole team.
- Practical Approach. No scare tactics. Just clear priorities, smart tools and policies you can actually use.
What I Help With?
I specialize in helping businesses with:
- Cybersecurity assessments based on risk and industry best practices
- Cybersecurity compliance
- Security Awareness Training and Hands On Drills
- Incident Response readiness
- Phishing and Ransomware prevention
- Breach Response and Recovery
- Managed security tools (Logging, Detection and Alerting)
- Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessments
My Background
- 5 years in the national defense sector as an Information System Security Officer
- 5 years in the private sector as a cyber security specialist working all aspects of cyber security
- Industry certifications: CompTIA Security+, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Let’s Talk!
Whether you need help building a secure foundation, responding to an incident or just seeing “where you stand”, I’m here to help.