Michael Kaiser

President and CEO of Defending Digital Campaigns (DDC)

Michael Kaiser is an internationally known cybersecurity and privacy expert. In the decade prior to becoming the President and CEO of Defending Digital Campaigns (DDC), Mr. Kaiser was the Executive Director of the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). He led and grew NCSA’s efforts promoting a safer, more secure and more trusted Internet, including signature programs such as National Cyber Security Awareness Month. NCSA’s work earned several awards including in 2017 winning the SC Magazine Editor’s Choice Award, and two Silver Anvil Awards from the Public Relations Society of America.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Kaiser held executive management positions at the National Center for Victims of Crime in Washington, DC and Safe Horizon in New York City. He led the development and implementation of programs for victims of domestic violence, stalking, teen victims, and others whose lives had been impacted by crime.

In 1998, he co-authored with his wife Laura Fisher Kaiser, The Official Ebay Guide to Buying, Selling and Collecting Just About Anything.

Kaiser has served on several nonprofit boards including the College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, Maine, The ESET Foundation, San Diego, New Destiny Housing, New York City, and currently serves on the board of Adaptable Security, San Jose, California.