♞ Matt B.

♞ Matt B.

Group Chief Information Security Officer (Group CISO)

QantasSydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Experience29+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I am an accomplished and driven Cyber Security Veteran with over 30 years experience in IT, 25+ of these years specifically in the field of Information/Cyber Security. Over the course of my career I have specialised and demonstrated experience in Cyber Security Management, Architecture, Consulting, Operations, Outsourcing, Testing, Assurance and Governance – possessing a unique ability to think pragmatically and apply these skills within a Management/Executive/Consulting framework. I am passionate about Security being a business enabler, possessing the ability to closely integrate Cyber Security practices, requirements and procedures together with the Business objectives and strategy. I have an excellent track record of building relationships with people, being acknowledged for my ability to liaise with technical SME’s and Executive-Level stakeholders alike. Mentor to Cyber Security Professionals globally. Skills & Experience: Executive Consulting and Management Information Security Governance Security Program Management Outsourced Service Provider Management Security Services Management and oversight Managing and Leading Hi-Performing teams Mergers, Acquisitions Security Consulting Security Testing Security Architecture and Design Security Operations

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • QantasCurrent
    Apr 2015–Present· 11 yrs 5 mos
    • Group Chief Information Security OfficerCurrent
      Oct 2023–Present
    • Head of Qantas Group Cyber Security Centre (GCSC)
      Jul 2018–Sep 2023
    • Senior Manager, Cyber Security Operations & Services (CSOS)
      Apr 2015–Jul 2018
  • Nov 2014–Apr 2015· 5 mos
    • Director of Security Services
      Nov 2014–Apr 2015
  • 2013–Nov 2014· 1 yr 10 mos
    • Principal Security consultant - Wealth
      2013–Nov 2014
  • Apr 2011–Dec 2012· 1 yr 8 mos
    • General Manager, Enterprise Service Security
      Apr 2011–Dec 2012
  • May 2009–Apr 2011· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Head of Security Assurance Services
      May 2009–Apr 2011
  • Oct 2005–May 2009· 3 yrs 7 mos
    • Manager, Information Security Governance
      Oct 2005–May 2009
  • Oct 2005–May 2009· 3 yrs 7 mos
    • Information Security Manager (CISO)
      Oct 2005–May 2009
  • 2001–Oct 2005· 4 yrs 9 mos
    • Manager, Information Security
      2001–Oct 2005
  • 1998–2001· 3 yrs
    • Architect, IT Security
      1998–2001
  • 1997–1998· 1 yr
    • SME and Team Lead, Bigpond Cable
      1997–1998

Education

MBT

Masters of Business & Technology

UNSW

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Skills & Expertise

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Service DeliveryFirewallsInformation SecurityNetwork SecurityIT ManagementIT Service ManagementGovernanceSecurity Architecture DesignRisk ManagementSecurity PolicyManagementSecurity ManagementPCI DSSSecurityInformation Security ManagementOutsourcingISO 27001ITILComputer SecurityIT Strategy