Michael Geller

Distinguished Architect at Radware

Speaker

Michael Geller is a Distinguished Architect at Radware, a CCIE, a multiple time Distinguished Speaker and has over 30 years of experience in advanced technology development. Today, Mike is a Distinguished Architect focused on detection and mitigation of threats against critical applications and the networks that deliver them in the cloud, on prem, and embedded in network elements to cater to mobile network 5G requirements (in one use case) and the need to place services on the edge to deliver against low latency requirements to protect today's user experience. Mike's recent projects include integration of DDoS capabilities into Cisco IOS-XR and use of the optimization of the transport network and Segment Routing v6 to optimally deliver security services as part of the network fabric. Mike also focuses on delivery of architectures and technology to make security in web scalers, service providers and enterprises. He has held several leadership positions within Cisco, currently in the GSAT or Global Security Architecture Team, responsible for security architecture across Cisco. Michael is a company leader for Security and Threat Defense. Michael leads the ATIS Cybersecurity efforts and is active in other standards and consortium groups. Michael is deeply involved in go-to-market and technical evolution of the Threat Defense and Security-as-a-Service for Cloud Providers, Service Providers, and Enterprise building on traditional and evolving architectures and controls such as SDN. Prior to joining Radware Michael designed and delivered the foundational technical systems for healthcare, education, and public safety. He holds a Master of Science in MIS University and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Michael is a fifth-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and most enjoys the company of his Wife, Rebecca and two children, Sarah, and Ben.