Michael Gronau

Michael Gronau, CISSP, currently serves as an Information System Security Engineer at Scientific Research Corporation, focusing on engineering secure environments for Navy information systems across RHEL, Windows, and Windows Server platforms. Responsibilities include developing Ansible playbooks for patch automation and compliance with security standards. Previously, Michael held the position of Information System Security Officer, ensuring adherence to NIST SP 800-53 controls and STIG compliance for various programs. Prior experience includes a role as Data Manager in the United States Marine Corps, overseeing geospatial databases and server configurations, as well as managing significant budgets and supply operations. Michael is pursuing a Master of Science in Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigation at the University of Maryland Global Campus, having already earned a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity Technology from the same institution.