Mike Holcomb — Co-Founder

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile! I help people learn how to secure Operational Technology (OT) /Industrial Control Systems (ICS) environments. - Engineers - Career transitioners - Automation team members - Asset owners and operators - IT cyber security professionals - Anyone who has the desire to learn You can find links to all of my free resources at https://www.mikeholcomb.com. Looking for the official biography? Mike Holcomb is an independent consultant focused on OT/ICS cybersecurity and an educational content creator. Prior to supporting clients full-time through UtilSec, he was the Fellow of Cybersecurity and the OT/ICS Cybersecurity Global Lead for one of the world’s largest engineering and construction companies, providing him with the opportunity to work in securing some of the world’s largest OT/ICS environments, from power plants and commuter rail to manufacturing facilities and refineries. As part of his community efforts, Michael founded the BSidesICS/OT with multiple events planned globally in 2026. He has his master’s degree in OT/ICS cybersecurity from the SANS Technology Institute. Additionally, he maintains cyber security and OT/ICS certifications such as the CISSP, GRID, GICSP, GCIP, GPEN, GCIH, ISA 62443, and more. He was awarded the SANS Difference Maker Award for Practitioner of the Year: ICS/OT Defender for 2025 and BEER-ISAC's Community Builder Award in 2026. He posts regularly on LinkedIn and YouTube to help others learn more about securing OT/ICS and critical infrastructure. You can find out more information about Mike and his resources at mikeholcomb.com.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a cybersecurity expert specializing in Operational Technology and Industrial Control Systems.

Location: Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Experience: 25 yrs 9 mos