Matt Johansen — Co-Founder
Over the last two decades, I’ve helped make hundreds of organizations more secure. My mission is to leave the Internet a more secure place than I found it. I’m helping organizations handle billions of users' information securely and increasing brand’s trust among their customers. I run a cybersecurity media brand called Vulnerable U. We run a popular cybersecurity newsletter along with daily social media video content across platforms. We've also built a team @ Vulnerable U to help YOUR company with its tech marketing needs. The team is staffed with experts who can create content for you without the marketing cringe factor. You don't need to teach us to spell Kubernetes. (I'm hiring content creators here if you're looking) My portfolio: → I was the head of Software Security at Reddit where I help design security into all facets of the business for the 4th largest social network in the US and a top 20 most visited website globally → I teach company’s how to protect against cyber attacks and save tens of millions of dollars in losses. → I coach entrepreneurs and CISOs that need help with infrastructure, application, cloud, and security policies. → I advise early-stage companies in cyber security best practices and help pass technical due diligence from investors and potential acquirers. → I invest in early-stage private technology companies focusing on cybersecurity, software infrastructure, employee productivity, and B2B/SaaS. → I volunteer for a selection of non-profits who’s missions I connect with who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford technical and specifically security consulting services.. If you want to work with me, get in touch
Stackforce AI infers this person is a cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in both finance and social media sectors.
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Experience: 22 yrs 4 mos
Career Highlights
- Founded a leading cybersecurity media brand.
- Led security integration at Reddit, a top social network.
- Managed vulnerability scanning for millions of endpoints.
Work Experience
Ghost Security 👻
Advisory Board Member (2 yrs 6 mos)
Reddit, Inc.
Head of Software Security (1 yr 1 mo)
Principal Security Architect (1 yr 10 mos)
Vulnerable U
Founder (3 yrs 2 mos)
Aviso Ventures
Limited Partner (3 yrs 4 mos)
Bank of America
SVP, Sr Security Manager, Cyber Security Defense (3 yrs 9 mos)
SVP, Cyber Security Technology - Cloud Security Architect (10 mos)
Goldman Sachs
Vice President (1 yr)
Honest Dollar
Head of Security [ Acquired by Goldman Sachs NYSE: GS ] (1 yr 9 mos)
WhiteHat Security
Sr. Manager, Threat Research Center (3 yrs 2 mos)
Threat Research Center Supervisor (4 mos)
Director, Security Services & Research (5 yrs 1 mo)
Application Security Specialist (11 mos)
San Jose State University
Instructor (0 mo)
Adelphi University
Instructor (0 mo)
VerSprite, LLC
Security Consultant (9 mos)
Foreground Security / The Hacker Academy
Junior Contracted Consultant (2 mos)
Liquidmatrix Security Digest
Writer & Podcast Co-Host (8 yrs 11 mos)
Push the Stack Consulting
Consultant (11 mos)
Arrow Electronics
Data Security Analyst (6 mos)
Adelphi University
Resident Assistant (2 yrs 4 mos)
Residential Computing Assistant (2 yrs 3 mos)
West Hempstead Union Free School District
Computer Technician (1 yr 10 mos)
Education
BS at Adelphi University
GCIH at SANS Institute
