Profile
J. Wolfgang Goerlich is a CISO in the public sector. Prior to this role, he led IT and IT security in the healthcare, financial services, and tech verticals. Wolfgang has held senior positions at several consulting firms, leading security advisory and assessment practices. He is a strong presence in the security community, contributing to the establishment and organization of multiple groups and events. Wolfgang focuses on strategy, governance, identity and access management, and resilience.
Expertise
- Zero Trust
- Identity & Access Management
- Multi-factor Authentication
- Single Sign On
- Privileged Access Management
Qualifications
Achievements & Contributions
- InfoWorld Leadership for DevOps and Cloud
- IDG Best Practices in Infrastructure Management
- Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Enterprise Security
- Contributed to NIST standards for digital identity (SP 800-63) and zero trust (SP 800-207)
- Former organizer of annual BSides and Converge conferences in Detroit
Certifications & Credentials
- CISSP - (ISC)2
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - ISACA
Upcoming Events
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January 28 2025
2025 Q1 Symposium: What a Strategic Security Architecture Program Looks Like and How to Get There
Security architecture teams often face burnout from juggling too much engineering work or being pulled into non-architectural tasks. Misalignment with enterprise architects and challenges in demonstrating value to the organization further compound the problem. This symposium provides actionable insights on elevating your architecture program to improve maturity and focus and enable high-quality results.
February 12 2025
2025 February Webinar: From Strategy to Execution: Making Zero Trust Progress Using CISA’s Maturity Model
When transitioning from strategy to execution, many security leaders and teams struggle to sustain progress with Zero Trust. This session tackles that head on by identifying the outcomes, objectives and evidence required to operationalize Zero Trust. Grounded in CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model (ZTMM) and bolstered by actionable insights from IANS Faculty, this webinar provides a clear plan for overcoming challenges, with practical guidance tailored to real-world scenarios.