Matt Taylor is a forward-thinking Information Technology and Cybersecurity Executive with extensive experience in implementing life cycle information technology & cybersecurity methodologies.
Matt combines an expertise in security metrics reporting to support and integrate divergent data sources and monitor performance strategy with the ability to leverage extensive infrastructure, cybersecurity and process knowledge to meet operational goals.
As Director of Technology/Information Technology and the cybersecurity consulting expert for Cyber Guards, he leads multi-disciplinary teams, oversees technical operations for a managed security services provider, and creates wide-ranging roadmaps to ensure optimal technology integration for maximum return on investment (ROI).
Matt also authors wide-ranging roadmaps to ensure optimal technology integration for maximum return on investment (ROI), and researches and develops new incident response and digital forensics tools.
He has also served as a Trusted Advisor for several companies - CBS, HealthPoint Medical, Sega of America, and Chevron. Matthew worked as the CEO of Darkside Enterprises, a nationwide managed services provider (MSP) offering solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. As CEO, he has cultivated a pioneering, inclusive, and performance-driven culture to lead innovation in the industry.
His responsibilities included identifying issues, analyzing information, and providing solutions to meet clients' needs, as well as serving as a Cloud Consultant, a Certified Identity Access Management (IAM) Professional, and vCIO, vCTO, vCISO advisory roles.
As Senior Microsoft Consultant for Progent, he built and trained an Incident Response Team, developed Ransomware Incident Playbooks, managed several high-profile clients and was a Trusted Advisor as a vCIO. Matt also has varied industry experience.
Matt enjoys learning and has several industry certifications, including Okta Certified Professional, and is on track to complete a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and The Digital MBA For Technology Leaders from CTO Academy.
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