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Michael Fillios – Founder of IT Ally and Author of Tech Debt 2.0®

The first line of defense against cyber attacks is your employees and they are the ones that can give away the keys to the kingdom,

Michael C. Fillios, Founder and CEO of IT Ally, LLC., is a global business technology executive with significant IT transformation, change leadership, and operational experience. IT Ally, LLC. is a C-Suite IT and Cyber Advisory firm for small and mid-size businesses. In 2020, Michael founded IT Ally Institute, a nonprofit organization providing small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) access to knowledge, research, and practical tools to improve their tech bottom line. Michael is a four-time CIO and senior global business and technology executive with 25 years of experience in industries spanning pharmaceutical, automotive, engineering, software, and management consulting. In his first book, Tech Debt 2.0®: How to Future Proof Your Small Business and Improve Your Tech Bottom Line, drawing on his expertise in IT, finance, and change leadership, Fillios explores why SMB leaders often overlook IT as a strategic asset, and shows how to prevent tech debt from escalating.