Mike Rodriguez CCISO, CISSP, CISM, AIGP
Greater Orlando
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Cybersecurity executive who builds mission‑aligned security programs that reduce risk and…
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Mike Rodriguez CCISO, CISSP, CISM, AIGP shared thisIs this the best use of public funding and private sector resources? A better use would be to properly fund and staff efforts like Project Akrites by enabling private sector contractors to become "maintainers of last resort" for abandoned open source code. That is a much greater national need then enabling further offensive capability. https://lnkd.in/ewa2-ASHAmerican Hackers-for-Hire Proposal Sparks Heavy CriticismAmerican Hackers-for-Hire Proposal Sparks Heavy Criticism
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Mike Rodriguez CCISO, CISSP, CISM, AIGP shared thisHats off to project Akrites and its supporters! Based on the 2026 Open Source Security and Risk Analysis (OSSRA) Report published by Black Duck 93% of enterprise codebases contain open source components with zero development activity in the last two years. Unmanaged maintenance debt leaves organizations especially vulnerable to AI-driven supply chain attacks. Project Akrites aims to addresses this systematic risk by establishing a centralized, corporate-backed Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) to act as the "maintainer of last resort" for critical, abandoned open source code. An added benefit is that it should also begin to address the "Attacker-as-Maintainer" hijack problem with abandoned open source code. https://lnkd.in/eYj4NCRiLinux Foundation Unveils New Open Source Security Project AkritesLinux Foundation Unveils New Open Source Security Project Akrites
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Mike Rodriguez CCISO, CISSP, CISM, AIGP shared thisI call it curiosity, adaptability, and grit but agency works as well. https://lnkd.in/e563xAe9Entering the Job Market? Learn This Skill First. | Built InEntering the Job Market? Learn This Skill First. | Built In
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Mike Rodriguez CCISO, CISSP, CISM, AIGP shared thisOver deliver regardless of expectations and you can't go wrong! #beautiful game, #jogo bonito https://lnkd.in/ersBs8jVThe 48-team World Cup was supposed to be a catastrophe. Instead it’s a classic.The 48-team World Cup was supposed to be a catastrophe. Instead it’s a classic.
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Mike Rodriguez CCISO, CISSP, CISM, AIGP posted thisI just joined Cyberr — the trusted professional network for cybersecurity experts. Check out my profile and connect with me! 🔐 https://lnkd.in/eDKpCsch
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Mike Rodriguez CCISO, CISSP, CISM, AIGP shared thisWhile the Five Eyes cyber security agencies call to action regarding AI cyber preparedness is timely it falls short in that it should also include data governance as a recommendation. But also, because while helpful advice is it practical for the 46M small businesses across Britain, the United States, Australia, Canada and New Zealand many of which lack the resources to implement their practical actions and were direct government or industry/sector assistance and handholding is needed? https://lnkd.in/eWEehdBb
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Mike Rodriguez CCISO, CISSP, CISM, AIGP shared thisNice. https://lnkd.in/eBJJZTUmThe Anthropic Fellows Program: Pay, Requirements and Details | Built InThe Anthropic Fellows Program: Pay, Requirements and Details | Built In
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Mike Rodriguez CCISO, CISSP, CISM, AIGP shared thisTied for top scorer ever with a hat trick of all things!!! https://lnkd.in/epe6EMAjLionel Messi breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s record to become oldest player ever to score a World Cup hat trickLionel Messi breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s record to become oldest player ever to score a World Cup hat trick
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Mike Rodriguez CCISO, CISSP, CISM, AIGP shared thisIf you’re in cyber learn finance and if you’re in finance learn cyber and both need to learn cyber risk quantification via FAIR or some other quantitative methodology to become a technology economist. Sounds like a roadmap to a great career. https://lnkd.in/e3-2CAaaThe Next Breakout Tech Role Is Built to Tackle an $8 Trillion Problem | Built InThe Next Breakout Tech Role Is Built to Tackle an $8 Trillion Problem | Built In
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Mike Rodriguez CCISO, CISSP, CISM, AIGP liked thisMike Rodriguez CCISO, CISSP, CISM, AIGP liked thisMost people won't read the book. But every leader needs these lessons. 381 pages condensed into one single visual. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey A book that changed my life and could change yours. I've read it over 10 times in 20 years, each time, it changes me a little more. Here is your 2-minute summary on personal effectiveness: 1️⃣ Be Proactive Do: Take responsibility for your actions and choices Don't: Blame others or circumstances for your outcomes 2️⃣ Begin with the End in Mind Do: Visualize your goals and align your actions accordingly Don't: Drift through tasks without a clear purpose 3️⃣ Put First Things First Do: Prioritize important tasks over urgent ones Don't: Let distractions dictate your schedule 4️⃣ Think Win/Win Do: Seek solutions that benefit all parties involved Don't: Approach situations with a win/lose mentality 5️⃣ Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Do: Listen to understand, not to respond Don't: Bring the discussion back to your autobiography 6️⃣ Synergize Do: Collaborate to leverage collective strengths Don't: Work in isolation when teamwork can yield better results. 7️⃣ Sharpen the Saw Do: Invest in continuous self-improvement and renewal Don't: Prioritize short-term productivity over long-term well-being Master these 7 habits, and you'll accelerate your career. Which habits resonate most with you? ♻️ Help your network grow today. Repost this for them. 🔔 Follow Dror Allouche for more practical leadership insights 📩 Accelerate Your C-Suite Path? Join My Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eAQnNsWB
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Mike Rodriguez CCISO, CISSP, CISM, AIGP liked thisMike Rodriguez CCISO, CISSP, CISM, AIGP liked thisPeople will often tell you what you can't become based on where you've been. Former Florida State football star and NFL draft pick Dr. Myron Rolle refused to accept those limitations. Most people knew him as a football player. Today, he is changing the lives of children as a pediatric neurosurgeon at Nemours Children's Health. When asked about his remarkable journey from the NFL to the operating room, his response was simple: "That can happen if you give us an opportunity." What a powerful reminder. Potential is often hidden behind assumptions. Too many people are overlooked because they're known for one chapter of their story instead of the purpose God has placed inside them. The greatest leaders don't just look at resumes. They look for character, work ethic, humility, and potential. They understand that sometimes all someone needs is an opportunity. Never underestimate what God can do through a person who is willing to work hard, remain faithful, and answer His calling. Your past may explain where you've been, but it never has to define where God can take you. Sometimes, one opportunity changes everything. #Leadership #Opportunity #Faith #Purpose #GrowthMindset #Mentorship #Potential #ServantLeadership #Inspiration #NeverStopGrowing
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Mike Rodriguez CCISO, CISSP, CISM, AIGP liked thisNASA's Voyager 1 will officially become the first human-made object to reach a distance of one light-day from Earth on November 18, 2026. By then, Voyager 1 will be about 16.1 billion miles (25.9 billion km) away, meaning a radio signal traveling at the speed of light will take a full 24 hours to reach it. Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 is still operating nearly 50 years later and remains the most distant spacecraft ever built. It is currently traveling at around 38,000 mph (61,000 km/h) and continues sending data back to Earth from interstellar space. To put its journey into perspective, Voyager 1 is more than 5 times farther from the Sun than Neptune, yet it has traveled only about 0.0027% of the distance to the nearest star beyond our solar system. #Voyager1 #NASA #Space #SpaceExploration #Science #Astronomy
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Mike Rodriguez CCISO, CISSP, CISM, AIGP liked thisMike Rodriguez CCISO, CISSP, CISM, AIGP liked thisIn the golden glow of a World Cup night, where giants clashed with dreamers, a quiet miracle unfolded on the pitch. Vozinha, the heroic goalkeeper from the sun-kissed islands of Cape Verde, had just waged an epic battle against Argentina. With lightning reflexes and an unbreakable heart, he turned away shot after shot, including several from the greatest player of our time. Though his team fought valiantly and ultimately fell, Vozinha stood tall, a symbol of pride for a nation of just half a million souls. As the final whistle echoed, Lionel Messi, the eternal maestro, the man who has conquered the world, did not walk away in triumph. Instead, he sought out the keeper in yellow. Before words could form, Messi wrapped Vozinha in a warm embrace. “Good job,” he said softly. “You are a very great goalkeeper. Your people must be so proud of you.” Tears welled in Vozinha’s eyes. In that sacred moment between rivals, time paused. “Thank you, Leo,” he replied, voice trembling with emotion. “You are the best.” Gathering courage, he asked for the shirt that had danced across the field like poetry. Messi smiled, that gentle, knowing smile the world adores, and promised, “Of course. I’ll give it to you in the tunnel.” Two men from different continents, different worlds of football, stood as brothers. One, a living legend; the other, a national hero whose name will echo through Cape Verde’s shores forever. In their hug, their words, and the promised exchange of jerseys, they reminded us what sport was always meant to be: not just victory or defeat, but a bridge of respect, humanity, and love. This is football at its purest. This is why we watch. This is why we believe. ❤️🇨🇻🇦🇷
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Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
EC-Council
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Certified Information Privacy Professional - United States (CIPP/US) - Retired
IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals
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English
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Spanish
Limited working proficiency
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Educause, Infragard, The Greater IBM Connection, Bell Laboratories Alumni
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Illinois InfoSec (University CISOs)
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Illinois Partnership to Advance Technology in Higher Education (University CIOs)
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Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC)
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Research and Education Information Sharing and Analysis Center (REN-ISAC)
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