Mikhail A. Utin completed his basic engineering education in 1975 in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. Career in Russia included working for several research and engineering organizations. Doctorate / PhD in Computer Science (1988) from then Academy of Science of the USSR. From 1988 to 1990 founded information technology company and successfully worked in emerging Russia's private sector. Had several USSR patents and published numerous articles. Immigrated in the US with family in 1990 to escape from political turmoil and hoping for continuing professional career. Worked in the US in information technology and information security fields for numerous companies and organizations including contracting for US government DoN and DoT. Together with colleagues formed private company Rubos, Inc. for IT security consulting and research in 1998. The company is a member of ISSA New England chapter. (ISC)2 certified professional for seven years. Published articles on Internet and in professional journal, and a reviewer of articles submitted to (ISC)2 Information Security Journal: A Global Perspective. Current research focus on information security governance, regulations and management, and the relationship between regulations, technology, business activities and businesses' security status. Most of the research is pioneering work never discussed by the information security community.