♞ Matt B.
Group Chief Information Security Officer (Group CISO)
Qantas•Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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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
- QantasCurrentApr 2015–Present· 11 yrs 5 mos
- Group Chief Information Security OfficerCurrentOct 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 ServicesNov 2014–Apr 2015
- 2013–Nov 2014· 1 yr 10 mos
- Principal Security consultant - Wealth2013–Nov 2014
- Apr 2011–Dec 2012· 1 yr 8 mos
- General Manager, Enterprise Service SecurityApr 2011–Dec 2012
- May 2009–Apr 2011· 1 yr 11 mos
- Head of Security Assurance ServicesMay 2009–Apr 2011
- Oct 2005–May 2009· 3 yrs 7 mos
- Manager, Information Security GovernanceOct 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 Security2001–Oct 2005
- 1998–2001· 3 yrs
- Architect, IT Security1998–2001
- 1997–1998· 1 yr
- SME and Team Lead, Bigpond Cable1997–1998
Education
MBT
Masters of Business & Technology
UNSW