
The Team

Michael Steele
Director
Michael Steele is a seasoned IT and Cybersecurity professional with over 30 years of industry experience.
As the Founder, Director and Principal Consultant of Making Sense of IT, Michael partners with organisations to uplift their cybersecurity maturity, modernise their digital workplace, and align IT strategy to business outcomes.
With deep expertise across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 Defender Suite, Entra ID, Intune, and security frameworks including NIST CSF, ASD Essential Eight, and CIS Controls, Michael delivers tailored, practical, and results-driven solutions to small businesses, enterprises, and government organisations.
Michael’s personable and pragmatic approach has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor who demystifies complex IT challenges, enables secure digital transformation, and drives measurable outcomes for clients.