Mike Crandall MBA CISSP
About
Mike Crandall MBA CISSP is from Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Mike is currently Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) at Computer Solutions East, Inc., located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Mike also works as Executive Consultant at The Groover Group, a job Mike has held since Nov 2019. Another title Mike currently holds is CEO at Digital Beachhead® Inc. In Mike's previous role as a Lead Adjunct Instructor - Cybersecurity at ThriveDX, Mike worked in University Nevada of Las Vegas, California State Long Beach, Colorado University Boulder until Dec 2025. Prior to joining ThriveDX, Mike was a Senior Cyber Security Consultant at Soteric Group and held the position of Senior Cyber Security Consultant at Colorado Springs, Colorado Area. Prior to that, Mike was a Director of Operations - Enterprise Information Technology Services at CRGT, Inc., based in Colorado Springs, Colorado Area from Jul 2012 to Oct 2015. Mike started working as Director, Information Assurance Operations at CRGT, Inc. in Colorado Springs, Colorado Area in Sep 2010. From Aug 2004 to Sep 2011, Mike was Owner at TM Photo Images. Prior to that, Mike was a Enterprise Network Security Manager at United States Air Force, based in Schriever AFB, CO from Aug 2002 to Oct 2010. Mike started working as Chief - CJOC Computer Systems at NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), Headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan in Apr 2008.
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Mike Crandall MBA CISSP's current jobs
Work with Computer Solutions East, Inc team to provide Cyber Risk Management support to their clients via assessments, threat intelligence/analysis, cyber awareness training and governance compliance.
Specific areas of expertise include the Congressional authorization and appropriations processes, the DOD budget process, cybersecurity, aerospace, military construction, defense automotive, C5ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance), Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), small arms, military simulations systems, nuclear programs, international trade, transportation, and economic development.
Digital Beachhead® is a VA Certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cyber Risk Management services to Federal, State, Local Governments, and Small to Mid-Size Businesses/Organizations. Our services include CMMC 3CPAO support, vCISO/vCIO, Penetration/Vulnerability Testing, Policy Creation, Assessments/Audits, and Governance Compliance (CMMC, NIST, HIPAA, Etc). Digital Beachhead Canada is our new subsidiary operating from London, Ontario. We are happy to now be providing the same great cyber risk management services to our Canadian clients and partners.
Mike Crandall MBA CISSP's past jobs
Providing Cyber Security education for the next generation of IT defenders.
SOTERIC Group provides threat assessment, risk mitigation & security training for businesses, schools, churches ,and other organizations. I'm happy to have partnered with them with my company Digital Beachhead to provide Cyber Risk Management.
Executive Program Management oversight for global contracts with $12.9 million revenue and 100+ employees. Responsible for all areas of contract management to include budget, staffing, customer satisfaction and service delivery requirements. Business development responsibilities include growing current contracts and bringing new opportunities to the company. Leads solution architect teams to determine and develop technical and operational solutions in response to solicitation requests. Reporting directly to Senior Vice President with daily interaction helping shape strategic vision for business unit.
Formerly CIBER Federal acquired by CRGT Feb 12. Business Development: Designed proposals to deliver high-quality solutions to Defense-related IT programs. Mapped requirements to efficient/effective solutions, positioning company for successful bids. Program Management: Provided transition management duties to ensure successful contract take over minimizing impacts to purchasing organization. Managed incumbent and new personnel hiring. Responsible for contract expenditures ensuring profit margins. • Key Achievements: - Provided business development/SME support in multi-million dollar contract wins for Departments of Interior and Energy - Director of Delivery for Information Technology services contract supporting DOE National Nuclear Security Administration
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Managed Information Assurance team which provided network security oversight for $50 billion Air Force Satellite Control Network. Direct responsibility for the gathering, review and analysis of sensitive information critical to strategic planning. Provided guidance, direction, oversight and enforcement of regulatory statutes to 50th Space Wing members to include geographically separated units around the world. Facilitated numerous network security projects working with Department of Defense contractors by representing the government's interests. Key Achievements: -- Project manager for security effort for $2.4 Billion Global Positioning System—completed 3 months ahead of schedule - Worked with International Security Agencies providing Government Regulatory adherence both foreign and domestic - Authored numerous security talking papers; briefed senior leadership and provided recommendations for implementation - Handpicked to represent Space Command as a subject matter expert at Air Force level summit to develop new Cyber Warfare Command - Key player during $1 billion Wideband Global SATCOM launch providing ten times the bandwidth for critical wartime users - Lead investigation team into real world threat during $850 million Global Positioning System migration ensuring zero project delay while maintaining network security
Provided Commander ISAF and HQ/J3 with wide range of computer systems support for Combined Joint Operations Center. Support included project management, operational oversight and mission planning.
Provided leadership to 25 person network management team for a $30 million network with over 650 users. Leveraged cutting-edge technology resources to drive research, analysis, and strategic planning; prioritized daily activities to maximize staff productivity and meet organizational objectives. Served as trusted liaison between senior management and multinational workforce. Worked closely with team leaders to coordinate staff rotations, as well as, track and process administrative documents. Had responsibility for multiple aspects of risk management to include overall project plans and schedules plus budget administration. Key Achievements - Engineered ground breaking Air Force "Barrier Reef" concept; installed first ever implementation creating boundary protection using proxies and firewalls to create a "DMZ" which limits access to internal network devices - Project manager and author of Gigabit Ethernet backbone plan; increased network footprint and access speeds to network resources