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Matthew Y.

@m_b_yates

Director of Operations Director of Business Development

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Over mij
I am a cybersecurity executive and vCISO with 14+ years of experience directing security strategy and governance across defense and commercial sectors. I specialize in designing compliance programs aligned with NIST and ISO 27001 to strengthen risk visibility. I am a CISSP-certified leader dedicated to translating complex cyber risks into prioritized business decisions.... Lees meer

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Risicomanagement
I will assess your business cyber risk and create an action plan
Zakelijk
I will provide cybersecurity consulting and strategic advice

Werkervaring

Secure_Halo™

Director of Operations

Secure Halo™ • Fulltime

Sep 2019 - May 2026 • 6 yrs 8 mos

Progressed through multiple leadership roles at Secure Halo, spanning cybersecurity consulting, operations, business development, and executive client advisory. Led and delivered cybersecurity engagements including penetration testing, risk and maturity assessments, vCISO services, third-party risk management, incident preparedness, and compliance initiatives aligned with NIST, CMMC, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001. Managed client relationships, service delivery, proposal development, solution design, and business growth across commercial, government, critical infrastructure, and education sectors. Served as a trusted advisor to executives and boards, translating technical cybersecurity risk into practical business strategy, remediation priorities, and measurable security improvements.

Kingfisher_Systems

Continuous Monitoring Subject Matter Expert

Kingfisher Systems • Fulltime

May 2018 - Sep 2019 • 1 yr 4 mos

Served as a Continuous Monitoring Subject Matter Expert supporting DISA cybersecurity operations across more than 25,000 DoD IT assets. Analyzed vulnerability, endpoint security, patching, and compliance data using ACAS, HBSS, CMRS, and related DoD platforms to identify risk and prioritize remediation. Developed cybersecurity metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting, including weekly briefings to senior leadership. Coordinated POA&M remediation with system owners and stakeholders, supported security control deficiency resolution, and assisted with PPSM reviews for DODIN connection requests.

Leidos

Senior Systems Engineer

Leidos • Fulltime

Dec 2016 - Mar 2018 • 1 yr 3 mos

Served as a Senior Systems Engineer and regional Subject Matter Expert supporting Navy and Marine Corps Joint Mission Planning Systems (JMPS) across multiple Southern California installations. Managed and sustained classified and unclassified mission-critical IT environments, including shipboard system integration, hardware and software deployment, configuration management, system updates, and vulnerability remediation. Troubleshot complex infrastructure and application issues, coordinated with engineering and operational stakeholders, and ensured systems remained secure, available, and mission-ready in support of aviation operations.