Michael Grobschmidt, Cissp
About Michael Grobschmidt, Cissp
Michael Grobschmidt is the Manager of Information Security - GRC Services at Kohl's, with extensive experience in information security governance, risk, and compliance.
Current Role at Kohl's
Michael Grobschmidt is currently serving as the Manager, Information Security - GRC Services at Kohl's. In this role since 2019, he operates in the Greater Milwaukee Area. His responsibilities include managing information security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) services. This role involves ensuring PCI Compliance and SOX adherence, identity governance, and overseeing issue management.
Previous Positions at Kohl's
Prior to his current role, Michael Grobschmidt worked at Kohl's as a Senior Information Security Analyst from 2014 to 2019. During his five-year tenure in this role, he conducted business partner assessments to ensure that security compliance standards were met. His experience at Kohl’s has provided him with a robust understanding of the retail industry's specific security concerns.
Experience at Aurora Health Care
Before joining Kohl's, Michael Grobschmidt was a Senior IT Security Risk Analyst at Aurora Health Care from 2013 to 2014 in the Greater Milwaukee Area. In this position, he managed IT security risks, ensuring that the healthcare provider adhered to industry security standards.
Industry Specialization
Michael Grobschmidt has a diverse range of industry specialization, which spans financial institutions, retail, healthcare, government, and manufacturing sectors. This breadth of experience has equipped him with a unique perspective on security issues across various industries, enabling him to provide well-rounded GRC services.
Early Career Roles
Michael's earlier career includes roles such as Engagement Manager at Jefferson Wells, Senior Compliance Analyst at Caterpillar Inc., and Operations Manager at Sun Tzu Security. He has also worked as a Systems Administrator at RVSI Systemation and started his career as an Architectural Technician at Barrientos. These positions have contributed to his longstanding expertise in information security, compliance, and risk management.