Matthew Delong, Cissp
About Matthew Delong, Cissp
Matthew Delong is a Security Engineer with extensive experience in cybersecurity, including roles at Virsec and Cognizant. He specializes in creating attack and remediation scripts, automating processes, and enhancing security measures.
Work at Virsec
Matthew Delong has been employed at Virsec as a Security Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on creating custom attack and remediation scripts to enhance security measures. He also develops and updates testing environments by researching emerging security threats. Additionally, he automates internal processes to improve the productivity of engineering teams and collaborates with sales and customer success teams to facilitate client deals.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Before joining Virsec, Matthew Delong worked at Cognizant as a Senior Manager in Corporate Information Security, specializing in Cybersecurity Architecture and Governance from 2019 to 2021. He also served as a Security Engineer at Marshall Health from 2015 to 2019. His earlier roles include Director of Technology at Ironton-Lawrence County Area Community Action Organization and System Administrator/Lead Instructor at Mission WV.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Delong studied at Ohio University-Southern Campus, where he achieved a degree in Electronic Media from 2004 to 2006. He furthered his education at Marshall University, earning a Regents Bachelor of Arts in Information Assurance from 2018 to 2023. His academic background supports his expertise in cybersecurity and information security practices.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his current and previous roles, Matthew Delong has developed skills in creating custom scripts for security enhancement and automating internal processes. He assists leadership in identifying security gaps and proposing solutions, and provides direct technical support during sales engagements. His contributions focus on improving security measures and operational efficiency within the organizations he has worked for.
Teaching and Instruction Experience
Matthew Delong has experience in teaching and instruction, having worked as a System Administrator/Lead Instructor and Computer Network Specialist/Instructor at Mission WV from 2006 to 2012. His roles involved educating others in technology and cybersecurity, contributing to the development of future professionals in the field.