Matthew Barnes

About Matthew Barnes

Experienced Cyber Security Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry and public sector.Experienced in the design and development of VM programs to provide a systematic, holistic, repeatable, and sustainable way to identify and manage risk.Exceptional knowledge and experience prioritizing vulnerabilities and remediation activities for targeted campaigns, including backlog remediation and response to zero-day detections.Proven track record in developing and implementing effective security strategies to safeguard critical assets by staying ahead of emerging threats and delivering proactive solutions to mitigate risks and ensure the highest level of protection for large organizations.

Experience

1. Manager - Technology Consulting

   EY

   Oct 2021 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Oversee a diverse team of onshore and offshore professionals (70+), leading the creation of an AI and ML-powered threat and vulnerability management platform. This platform streamlines the consolidation, standardization, prioritization, and orchestration of vulnerabilities, integrating data from vulnerability management, asset tracking, and patch management solutions.Led a rigorous assessment of a vulnerability management program for a major insurance organization, resulting in a detailed report of recommendations for enhancement and a strategic implementation roadmap.Manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, presenting progress of vulnerability management initiatives to client’s senior leadership, ensuring alignment with business goals and risk appetite.Design vulnerability management programs to optimize end-to-end vulnerability management processes to ensure proactive identification, assessment, and remediation of vulnerabilities throughout the client’s environment.

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor's degree, Security and Risk Analysis

  2012 — 2016