Mathew Power
About Mathew Power
Mathew Power is a Technical Cyber Security Senior Specialist at Interac Association, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having held various roles at organizations such as Sentry Metrics, Herjavec Group, and CGI.
Current Role at Interac Association
Mathew Power serves as a Technical Cyber Security Senior Specialist at Interac Association, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he manages security operations tools, including Palo Alto Cortex XDR, Tenable.io, and Incapsula. He has developed a Vulnerability Management methodology and collaborated with team members to enhance security processes. Additionally, he participates in weekly Change Advisory Board meetings aimed at improving the Change Management Process, which has contributed to a reduction in change-related incidents.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Prior to his current role, Mathew Power held several positions in the cyber security field. He worked as a Senior Security Analyst at Sentry Metrics and Herjavec Group from 2013 to 2015. Before that, he was a Security Operations Center Security Analyst at CGI from 2011 to 2013. His earlier experience includes a role as a Security Consultant at NCI Secured Intelligence from 2010 to 2011 and a position as a Security Administrator at Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. in 2010.
Educational Background in Information Technology
Mathew Power earned a Bachelor of Information Technology with a focus on Networking and Information Technology Security from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. He also holds a Diploma in Computer Security and Investigations from Sir Sanford Fleming College, which he completed from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in cyber security.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his role at Interac Association, Mathew Power has made significant contributions to security measures. He has written F5 iRules in TCL to enhance defenses against DDoS attacks and integrated threat intelligence solutions with Splunk to improve log enrichment and alerting on Indicators of Compromise (IOCs). His technical skills and proactive approach have strengthened the organization's security posture.