Matthew McFadden

About Matthew McFadden

As Vice President of Cyber & Distinguished Technologist for GDIT, I am at the forefront of driving cybersecurity initiatives across various sectors, including health, civilian, defense, Homeland Security, and the Intelligence Community. Working alongside our esteemed partners, my primary goal is to create innovative and scalable solutions that effectively address our customers\' mission challenges.My role involves advancing our cyber capabilities within GDIT (General Dynamics Information Technology) and forging strong alliances with cybersecurity-focused professionals. By leveraging our collective expertise, we aim to elevate GDIT as a thought leader in the cyber domain while showcasing our impressive cybersecurity qualifications. I also actively lead our Cyber Center of Excellence, Cyber Digital Consulting Team, and GDIT Digital Accelerators: Eclipse Defensive Cyber Operations, Tidal Post Quantum Cryptography, and support Everest Zero Trust.With a sharp focus on leading cyber capabilities, I am actively involved in shaping programs, engaging in proposals and pipeline activities, and fostering the development of our workforce. By staying at the forefront of the cyber landscape, we ensure GDIT remains a reliable and cutting-edge force in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.As an industry-recognized leader, I was honored to receive the prestigious 2022 CyberScoop 50 Award for my contributions to the field of cyber security. Additionally, I was recognized as one of the 2022 Cyber Execs to Watch by Executive Mosaic. I take pride in being an active and influential cyber thought leader, having participated in over 50 conferences and engagements. I led many of the initial efforts around the concept of Autonomous Cyber. My focus & interest areas are: Cloud Security, Autonomous Cyber, Threat Hunting, Incident Response Forensics Malware Analysis, Cybersecurity Analytics, Artificial Intelligence Applied to Cyber Threat Detection and Response, Post Quantum Cryptography, Cyber Training, and Cybersecurity Leadership development.

Experience

1. Vice President, Cyber & Distinguished Technologist

   General Dynamics Information Technology

   Mar 2021 — Present

   Vice President of Cyber and Distinguished Technologist leading GDIT\'s Cyber Strategy focused on capabilities, growth, technology innovation, talent, and partnerships, supporting Federal/Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence & Homeland Security divisions.

Education

• University of Advancing Technology

  Bachelors of Science, Software Engineering & Network Security

• Northeastern University

  Doctorate, Organizational Leadership

• University of Advancing Technology

  Master of Science, Information Security

• Colorado Technical University

  Doctorate of Computer Science, Information Assurance