Michael Castro

RISK EXECUTIVE ADVISOR
RISKAWARE GROUP

Michael Castro is a Risk Executive Advisor and Founder of RiskAware Group. As an IT leader with over two decades of experience building and leading information security, cyber risk and compliancy programs at the enterprise level, Michael is a veteran vanguard for protecting sensitive data. Michael’s multi-faceted portfolio ranges from security strategy to architectural development to cybersecurity training.

His previous work includes serving as Head of Information Security and Risk Management at Loblaw Companies Ltd. and numerous senior information and cybersecurity roles in the enterprise fields of oil and gas, finance, healthcare, and retail. Today, Michael provides controls guidance and consulting to numerous companies and acts as a Risk Executive Advisor to various corporate boards.

He holds a BA from McMaster University and a Masters in Business Administration and IT Management from Athabasca University. He also carries designations for CISSP, CISA, CCISO and Chartered Director.