Matthew Webster is a seasoned cybersecurity executive known for building security programs that don’t just check boxes—but actually reduce risk. With almost 30 years of experience, including serving as a Global Chief Information Security Officer, he has led cybersecurity efforts across government, healthcare, and commercial sectors. Matthew’s career began in 1997 at a university computer center, where he rapidly took over full IT operations. From there, he stepped into federal cybersecurity—supporting the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services through intensive compliance programs and audit cycles. His early work with frameworks like NIST SP 800-53 and IRS 1075 laid the groundwork for a career defined by balancing real-world protection with regulatory expectations. He was the first CISO at Healthix, a regional health information exchange processing over a million records a day. At Healthix, Matthew built a security program from the ground up using frameworks like HITRUST, SOC 2, and MARS-E. Later, at Galway Holdings, he served as the global CISO—guiding acquisition strategies, overseeing assessments across multiple entities, and centralizing operations with a managed security model. What sets Matthew apart is his full-spectrum experience. He’s equally comfortable managing compliance initiatives as he is advising boards, leading risk programs, or selecting the right security product for a unique business environment. He holds a Master’s degree, over 20 certifications—including CISSP, CISA, and CRISC—and continues to stay on the cutting edge through conferences like RSA, Black Hat, and HIMSS. Today, Matthew leads Cyvergence, where he helps organizations align cybersecurity strategy with business value. His work spans from executive training and board advisory to building operational programs that drive both security and resilience. Why Technology Risks are Logistics Risks: How a single data point can save millions.----The 2017 Maersk ransomware attack is used as a backdrop to highlight the intersection of logistics and cybersecurity risk. A brief overview of today’s evolving threat landscape sets the stage for urgency and awareness. The 2024 CrowdStrike incident is referenced as a modern example of digital disruption with wide-reaching operational impacts. The discussion explores how logistics and cybersecurity leaders can align to improve risk management and operational resilience.