Matt Kirk

Matt Kirk is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at O'Reilly Media, a position he held from April 2021 until June 2023. Based in Santa Rosa, California, he has over 28 years of experience in various roles related to IT and cybersecurity.

Professional Background

• Chief Information Security Officer, O'Reilly Media (April 2021 - June 2023)

  • Developed and implemented a risk-based cyber program tailored to meet the security needs of Fortune 50 customers.
  • Adopted the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) to facilitate internal communication and board reporting.
  • Merged cyber programs from Safari Books Online and O'Reilly Media.
  • Managed compliance programs for GDPR, CCPA, SOC 2, and PCI, guiding the organization through SOC 2 requirements and audits.

• Director of IT and Systems Engineering, O'Reilly Media (January 2016 - April 2021)

  • Maintained a cyber program to protect the organization and ensure customer trust.
  • Transformed the Infrastructure team into a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team to support increased software development.

• Director of IT and Systems Engineering, Safari Books Online (June 2012 - December 2015)

  • Established a cyber program to meet security standards for banking and government clients.

Earlier in his career, Kirk held various positions including owner of IT consulting firms and roles in systems administration. He has also contributed to developing new Internet service products and managing technical operations for an ISP.

Education and Certifications

Matt Kirk holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)², issued in March 2023. His extensive background combines both technical expertise and leadership in cybersecurity.

Kirk is recognized for his advocacy for security practices within organizations and has been described as a subject matter expert in the field.123