GridNEXT 2019 Speaker
MICHAEL ALLGEIER
ERCOT
Critical Infrastructure Security Director
Michael Allgeier is the Critical Infrastructure Security Director for The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Michael has spent over 25 years in cyber and physical security with over 10 years specifically in the electric/utility sector and another 10 years as a US Army Special Agent primarily focusing on cyber espionage investigations and operations. Michael holds a BA in Homeland Security from American Military University and is a graduate of the Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy. He also has numerous technology and security certifications, military awards and decorations including for Valor and the Purple Heart.