Michael Wilde
About Michael Wilde
Michael Wilde is the Director of Information Security at Kohl's, overseeing various security products and teams. He has extensive experience in information security and compliance, with a background in accounting and business administration.
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Michael Wilde is the Director of Information Security at Kohl's, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads efforts to protect the company's information systems and data.
Professional Experience at Kohl's
Before becoming the Director of Information Security in 2023, Michael Wilde held various positions at Kohl's. He was the Senior Manager of Information Security from 2017 to 2023 and the Manager of Information Security from 2013 to 2017. He has been instrumental in leading major security initiatives across these roles.
Previous Roles in Information Security
Prior to joining Kohl's, Michael Wilde worked at Johnson Controls as the BE SAP CoE Security / Compliance Manager from 2011 to 2013. He also held positions at M&I as the VP - Identity and Access Management Services Manager and AVP - Information Security Specialist. Earlier in his career, he worked with Northwestern Mutual, Protiviti, Inc, Arthur Andersen, and SC Johnson.
Education and Expertise
Michael Wilde has a strong academic background with degrees in business and accounting. He earned his Master of Business Administration from Marquette University (2006-2009), a Master of Accountancy from the Wisconsin School of Business (1999-2000), and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1995-1999).
Information Security Responsibilities
At Kohl's, Michael Wilde is responsible for leading the Application Security and Vulnerability Management Product, which includes Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Dependency Scans. He also oversees the Identity and Access Management Product and manages the Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance team.