Matthew Bernat, M.S., Qsa, Cisa, Cis Li, Cipp/E
About Matthew Bernat, M.S., Qsa, Cisa, Cis Li, Cipp/E
Matthew Bernat is a Manager at Protiviti with extensive experience in cybersecurity and information technology consulting.
Professional Roles at Protiviti
Matthew Bernat currently works as a Manager at Protiviti in Orlando, Florida, starting from 2022. Previously, he served at Protiviti as a Senior Information Technology Consultant from 2020 to 2022 and as an Experienced Consultant TC2, Security & Privacy from 2018 to 2020. In these roles, he led technical teams and application owners to implement security technologies and managed multiple project plans focusing on PCI requirements.
Career Experience
Matthew Bernat has diverse professional experience across multiple organizations. His career includes roles such as a Professional Services Consultant at SunView Software, Inc. from 2017 to 2018 in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area, and a Business Analyst at CGI for four years from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he interned with the U.S. Department of State in various capacities from 2006 to 2011, gaining international experience in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Bangkok, Thailand.
Educational Background
Matthew holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity from the University of South Florida, which he completed in 2018. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Information Technology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2012. Prior to that, he studied at Oregon State University and earned a High School Diploma from the International School Bangkok. He also attended the Singapore American School.
Cybersecurity and Compliance Projects
During his career, Matthew has managed and contributed to several key cybersecurity and compliance projects. He executed project plans for a low-cost airline service provider, focusing on PCI compliance, and reviewed application architectures for OWASP Top 10 alignment. He assisted in migrating custom applications to Google Cloud Platform with PCI compliance considerations and completed two PCI DSS Reports on Compliance for a global travel industry company.
Technical and Security Expertise
Matthew Bernat brings extensive expertise in cybersecurity and IT consulting. His skills include implementing security technologies adhering to PCI and best practices, consulting on security architecture, and documenting configuration standards. He has contributed to significant technical and security advancements, ensuring applications and infrastructure meet stringent compliance standards.