Michael Steward is an Austin based cybersecurity professional with 17 years of experience in Information Technology, focused on securing enterprise environments. He previously served as a Network Engineer and Cybersecurity Project Manager supporting the Pentagon, where he led complex security initiatives in high stakes environments. A former Solutions Engineer with deep expertise in enterprise security architecture, Michael is passionate about disruptive technologies and their practical application in strengthening cyber resilience. He brings a mission driven, practitioner focused perspective tailored for Texas CISOs and security leaders navigating today’s evolving threat landscape.