Matthew Martin is a cybersecurity executive with decades of experience building and leading security organizations. He currently serves as Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer at Western Carolina University. His work in Africa, including cybersecurity masterclasses in Ghana and Uganda and collaboration with the Africa Digital Rights Hub, is part of a broader mission to elevate security capabilities in underserved and developing markets around the world.
Matthew is a recognized thought leader in cybersecurity and AI security governance, with keynote and panel appearances at Harvard, Cambridge, BlackHat's AI Summit, and events spanning four continents. He serves on advisory boards including Glilot Capital Partners, NightDragon, Team8's CISO Village, BlackHat's AI Security Council, the Responsible AI Institute, and StageOne Ventures Nexus.