Matt Christensen
About Matt Christensen
Matt Christensen serves as the Senior Director of Cybersecurity at Intermountain Health, where he focuses on creating a culture of security and effective risk management. With a background in information systems and extensive experience in cybersecurity roles, he advocates for making secure practices accessible and efficient within organizations.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Matt Christensen currently serves as the Senior Director of Cybersecurity at Intermountain Health, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and focuses on creating a culture of security within the organization. He emphasizes the importance of making it easy for individuals to adhere to cybersecurity practices while complicating the process for those who may engage in harmful actions. Prior to his current role, he worked as the Director of Cybersecurity at Intermountain Health from 2016 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Matt Christensen earned a Master of Science in Information Systems from the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business, completing his studies from 2011 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Information Systems from the same institution, which he obtained from 2006 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in cybersecurity and risk management.
Background in Cybersecurity
Before joining Intermountain Health, Matt Christensen held various roles in cybersecurity and information security. He worked as an Information Security Risk Manager for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he served as an IT Security Consultant and Fraud Examiner at Teleperformance from 2008 to 2010. His early career also includes a position as an Internal Auditor and Fraud Examiner at Intermountain Healthcare from 2010 to 2012.
Professional Philosophy
Matt Christensen advocates for investing in people, processes, and technologies that effectively manage cybersecurity risks without hindering business operations. He emphasizes the concept of 'faster brakes' as a metaphor for efficient risk management, aiming to streamline security practices. His approach focuses on accountability in Service Management and Training and Education within his current role.