Matt Weikert
About Matt Weikert
Matt Weikert is the Manager of Vigilance DFIR at SentinelOne and a Subject Matter Expert at SANS Institute, with extensive experience in digital forensics and incident response.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Matt Weikert is currently the Manager, Vigilance DFIR at SentinelOne in the United States. He is also serving as a Subject Matter Expert at the SANS Institute. In his role at SentinelOne, he oversees digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) operations, contributing to the organization’s cybersecurity efforts.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before joining SentinelOne, Matt Weikert held significant positions in various organizations. He was the Managing Security Consultant, DFIR Engineering and Technologies at GuidePoint Security in 2022, following his role as Principal Incident Response Consultant there from 2021 to 2022. He also served as a Senior Consultant in DFIR at Stroz Friedberg, an Aon company, from 2019 to 2021. His earlier roles include Sr. Incident Responder and Incident Responder at Medtronic between 2017 and 2019. He started his career in cybersecurity as an Associate Incident Responder at Medtronic from 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background in Digital Forensics
Matt Weikert has a robust academic background in digital forensics and related fields. He earned a Master of Science in Digital Forensic Science from Champlain College from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he holds a Graduate Certificate in Incident Response from the SANS Technology Institute, acquired between 2017 and 2019. He also achieved a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Computer Forensics from Metro State University in 2015 and an Associate of Science (AS) in Computer Science from North Hennepin Community College, completed between 2012 and 2015.
Military and Early Career Experience
Matt Weikert's professional journey began with the United States Army National Guard, where he served as Infantry for six years starting in 2007. His early career included roles across various sectors. He worked as a Computer Forensics Intern at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 2015, an IT Analyst for the State of Minnesota in 2015, and a Data Center Operations Intern at Assurant in 2014. Additionally, he served as an IT Services - Help Desk Analyst and Adjunct Professor at Metropolitan State University, further diversifying his experience in the IT field.
Consulting and Advisory Roles
In his consulting and advisory endeavors, Matt Weikert has contributed to the growth and strategy of several security companies. He advises Javelin Networks, SecuredTouch, and Cycognito, and provides expertise to the deep-learning analytics company Imubit. His role as a consultant at various organizations underscores his extensive knowledge and influence in the cybersecurity industry.