Wolfgang Goerlich
IANS Faculty
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
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