Mike Kurzin

Background

About Mike Kurzin

As a business-oriented CISO with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in driving technology transformation across startups and large enterprises. My focus lies in implementing risk-based security strategies to protect critical assets from the most significant risks, seamlessly integrating cybersecurity into business processes, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation. Currently, I serve as the CISO and CIO at Manychat, where I oversee a broad spectrum of functions, including offensive and defensive security, DevSecOps, cloud and infrastructure protection, privacy and cyber compliance, anti-fraud, and internal IT. Previously, as Cyber & Business Continuity Director at PwC, I led privacy and cyber transformation projects for major enterprises spanning retail, mining, telecom, banking, insurance, and energy industries. Earlier in my career, I headed Security Operations Center at a major telecom operator with employees, tackling hacker attacks, data breaches, and financial fraud. My passion lies in safeguarding digital assets while driving innovation and fostering growth through resilient security practices and operational excellence.