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Michael Pease (Fed)
Mechanical Engineer
Michael Pease specializes in Cybersecurity for Operational Technology (OT) environments as a member of the Smart Connected Systems Division in the Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL). He collaborates with the NIST Computer Security Division (CSD), the Applied Cybersecurity Division (ACD), the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE), and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) to develop specific guidance on applying NIST security standards to OT environments.
Michael researches cybersecurity and trust for OT, Autonomous Systems, and Digital Twins, ensuring the resilience of interconnected cyber-physical systems. His work helps organizations integrate robust security measures into autonomous and industrial control technologies, supporting secure and trustworthy digital transformation. His efforts contribute to developing frameworks that ensure OT, Autonomous Systems, and Digital Twins remain accurate, resilient, and resistant to cyber threats, particularly in manufacturing, critical infrastructure, and industrial automation applications.
He is also the Principal Investigator for the NCCoE’s Manufacturing Supply Chain Traceability Using Blockchain-Related Technologies project, which explores how blockchain and related technologies can enhance supply chain integrity across manufacturing ecosystems. This initiative is developing a meta-framework to improve supply chain transparency and security, helping manufacturers, regulators, and customers verify product integrity across complex ecosystems.
With a strong background in software development and systems engineering, Michael is a Certified Java Programmer and proficient in JavaScript, .NET, Python, C/C++, SQL, and NoSQL databases. His expertise in IT, OT, secure application development, and data management enables him to bridge the gap between traditional IT security and the evolving cybersecurity challenges in OT, autonomous systems, and Digital Twins.
Awards
Department of Commerce Bronze Medal, 2021: "For development and dissemination of the first detailed cybersecurity guidelines specifically for protecting small and medium-sized manufacturers."