Mariano Mattei
About Mariano Mattei
Mariano Mattei serves as the Vice President of Cybersecurity and CISO for Azzur Solutions, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having previously held positions at IBM and Layer 8 Security, and is known for simplifying complex cybersecurity issues and enhancing security tools.
Current Role at Azzur Group
Mariano Mattei serves as the Vice President of Cybersecurity and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Azzur Solutions. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's cybersecurity strategy and operations. His responsibilities include overseeing a comprehensive range of security functions such as vulnerability management, identity and access management, and threat intelligence. Mattei acts as a strategic liaison between product, engineering, and security teams to enhance security tools and features.
Previous Experience at IBM
Before joining Azzur Group, Mariano Mattei worked at IBM for a total of 16 years. He held the position of Manager for the Worldwide Support Team from 1996 to 2012 and later served as the API Management Team Lead from 2010 to 2016 in Philadelphia, PA. His tenure at IBM provided him with extensive experience in managing support teams and leading API management initiatives.
Leadership at Mattei InfoSec
In 2022, Mariano Mattei founded Mattei InfoSec, where he served as CEO and CISO Consultant for nine months in Swarthmore, PA. During this time, he focused on providing cybersecurity consulting services, leveraging his extensive background in the field to assist organizations in improving their security posture.
Education and Expertise
Mariano Mattei studied at Temple University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from 1985 to 1990. He furthered his education by studying Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism, achieving a Cyber Defense and Information Assurance Professional Science Master's (PSM) from 2022 to 2023. His educational background supports his expertise in cybersecurity and information assurance.
Experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Mariano Mattei served as the Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance at Layer 8 Security from 2018 to 2021 in Malvern, Pennsylvania. In this role, he was responsible for establishing and nurturing external networks with customers, ecosystem partners, and industry peers to address cybersecurity risks and best practices. His focus on governance and compliance has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity frameworks.