Mike Ouwerkerk
About Mike
Making Cyber Security Fun!
With over 25 years’ of experience in the IT sector, working in the UK, NZ, and Australia, Mike identified that most IT security issues were caused through a lack of knowledge and education.
This realisation led Mike to establish an IT/Cyber Security Awareness program which he delivers throughout Australia. His passion is to ensure that people are trained in how to identify IT security threats and respond appropriately to avoid damage to the business.
Because of Mike’s extensive knowledge, he ensures his workshops are engaging and educational so people can build confidence in working with technology every day.
Core Capacity
- Change Management
- Quality Management
- Policy and Procedure
- Systems and system change
- IT/Cyber Security and Threat Response
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce
- ITIL Foundation V3
- Prince 2 Foundation
- Quality Management Systems
- Diploma of Frontline Management
- Current study is ongoing, and based on technical knowledge in the cyber security industry
Key Experience
IT and Change Management
Training in the IT industry goes hand in hand with change management, and Mike was initially involved with training across policy and procedure communication and instructing for the use of new systems and system changes.
Microsoft Training
In 2012, Mike extended his training skillset when he joined a dedicated Microsoft training company, and instructed students in the use of Multiple Microsoft applications, and for varying levels of expertise. It was here that he developed his relaxed, simple and engaging style.
Cyber Security
When Mike moved into the cyber security awareness industry in 2018, a core focus was to ensure what is typically a bland topic was transformed into a fun and engaging experience, where people were focused, having fun, and learning.
Training Delivery
His knowledge across IT and cyber security ensures that topics are comprehensively and simply explained, and the hardest questions can be answered!
