Matt Stamper is a multi-time CISO with extensive experience in cybersecurity, information security, cloud security, IT audit, risk management, privacy, AI security, and governance. Matt is a former research director and security analyst at Gartner (NYSE:IT) and has extensive experience in cloud services and IT service management, including international experience in Latin America and China. Throughout his career, Matt has spoken to 1000s of CISOs, CIOs, corporate leaders, and boards of directors. Matt’s experience spans early-stage startups and large, multinational public companies across multiple industries, including managed services, managed security services, global telecom, and advisory services. Matt excels at conveying complex cybersecurity and technology concepts to boards of directors, executive management, professional service providers, and vendors in the cybersecurity industry.

Publications:

• CISO Desk Reference Guide – Volume 1 (Winner of the Cybersecurity Canon Hall of Fame)

• CISO Desk Reference Guide – Volume 2 (Winner of the Cybersecurity Canon Hall of Fame)

• CISO Desk Reference Guide – Executive Primer • Data Privacy Program Guide: How to Build a Privacy Program that Inspires Trust

• Mastering Third-Party Risk: A Practical Handbook for Managing Vendor, Third-Party, and Supply Chain Threats in Every Organization

Affiliations:

• ISACA San Diego (Board Member)

• San Diego Cyber Council

• FBI InfraGard San Diego Chapter (Co-Sector Chief: IT Sector)

• FBI InfraGard National Member Alliance (Chair, CISO Cross-Sector Council)

• San Diego CISO Round Table

Certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) / ISACA

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) / ISACA

• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) / IAPP

• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) / ISACA

• Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) / ISACA

• Qualified Technology Expert (QTE) / Digital Directors Network (DDN)

• ITIL Foundation

Education:

• MPIA, University of California San Diego

• BA, University of California San Diego (Cum Laude & Departmental Honors)

• MS, Telecommunications (Sponsored by AT&T)