Michael Prakhye

Michael Prakhye is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Maryland's College of Information Studies. He currently serves as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Director of Information Security at Adventist HealthCare. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare and the Department of Defense (DoD), he specializes in information security, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Education:

• Master’s in Cyber Security, University of Maryland
• Master’s in Business Administration, University of Maryland
• Executive Healthcare Leadership and Change Management Certificates, Cornell University

Research & Focus Areas: Health Informatics, Cyber Security, Healthcare Compliance, Risk Management, and Privacy. Michael emphasizes balancing security needs with operational efficiency in healthcare systems.

Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), C|CISO, ITIL, CISSP, and others.