Mike Nelson is the VP of IoT Security at DigiCert, a leader in digital security. In this role, Mike oversees the company’s strategic market development for the various critical infrastructure industries securing highly sensitive networks and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including healthcare, transportation, industrial operations, and smart grid and smart city implementations. Mike frequently consults with organizations, contributes to media reports, participates in industry standards bodies, and speaks at industry conferences about how technology can be used to improve cyber security for critical systems and the people who rely upon them.

Mike has spent his career in healthcare IT including time at the US Department of Health and Human
Services, GE Healthcare, and Leavitt Partners – a boutique healthcare consulting firm. Mike’s passion forthe industry stems from his personal experience as a type 1 diabetic and his use of connected
technology in his treatment.