Designations
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- Previous Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Involvement
- Founder of Cybersecurity Meetup (920Sec) in the Fox Valley
- Planning committee memeber of Grassr00tz Security Conference in the Fox Valley

Guiding leaders through cyber risk.
Matt’s sweet spot is translating complex cybersecurity issues into clear, practical strategies for business leaders. He specializes in helping organizations assess their cyber risks and model potential exposures, while also guiding them through the process of building incident response plans that actually work when they’re needed most. His background allows him to advise on technical risk mitigation, from implementing effective security controls to developing employee awareness programs that reduce human error, while also leveraging insurance as a critical safety net when prevention alone isn’t enough. Beyond client work, Matt is passionate about industry education, often speaking and training on emerging cyber threats, regulatory shifts, and best practices for resilience.