Mathew Newfield
About Mathew Newfield
Mathew Newfield serves as the President of M&E at Diversified, specializing in risk control and management for large organizations. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having held senior positions at Unisys, IBM, and Cybertrust, and currently contributes as a board member for the National Technology Security Coalition and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body.
Work at Diversified
Mathew Newfield serves as the President of M&E at Diversified, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on operationalizing efficient risk control, risk management, and risk mitigation strategies for the organization. His leadership aims to enhance the company's capabilities in managing cybersecurity challenges and fostering a culture of resilience against potential threats.
Education and Expertise
Mathew Newfield earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from George Mason University, where he studied from 1989 to 1994. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in operationalizing risk management strategies within large organizations. He specializes in creating a cyber-resilient culture and emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity awareness.
Background
Newfield has extensive experience in the cybersecurity field, having held various leadership positions across multiple organizations. He worked as the Senior Vice President & Chief Security Infrastructure Officer at Unisys from 2021 to 2023 and previously served as the Corporate Chief Information Security Officer at the same company from 2018 to 2021. His career also includes roles at IBM, Cybertrust, DDC Advocacy, and RSA, where he focused on information security and corporate security operations.
Achievements
Mathew Newfield has been an active board member of the National Technology Security Coalition since 2018 and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body (CMMC AB) since 2021. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to enhancing cybersecurity practices and advocating for security training to improve corporate security postures. His initiatives aim to minimize corporate risk and exposure in an increasingly complex threat landscape.