Matthew Carson
IT & Cybersecurity Consultant
Matthew Carson is a cybersecurity and IT consultant with over 17 years of experience across IT operations, automation, and cybersecurity. He began his career in 2008 by founding and operating a computer repair business, supporting small businesses and individual clients while building a strong foundation in practical problem-solving and system reliability.
Matthew earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. While attending college, he worked full time providing IT support for a defense contractor, gaining early exposure to regulated environments, security requirements, and mission-critical systems.
After graduating, Matthew remained in the defense space, where his role evolved from IT Operations into cybersecurity responsibilities. During this time, he architected and implemented systems to meet stringent regulatory and security requirements, including NIST SP 800-171/CMMC and NIST SP 800-53, and led several organizations through successful audits and assessments, bridging operational needs with audit and compliance expectations.
Building on that experience, Matthew developed a career focused on delivering security programs that are both compliant and operationally sustainable. He combines cybersecurity leadership with automation and IT operations expertise to design environments that support audit readiness, reduce operational friction, and scale securely over time.
Today, Matthew works with regulated organizations—particularly those in the defense and government supplier space—to design, implement, and mature security programs. He delivers vCISO services, cybersecurity governance, risk and compliance (GRC), and architects modern technical solutions with a focus on secure architecture, scalability, and efficiency. His work emphasizes not just compliance, but long-term maintainability, strong cybersecurity posture, and audit defensibility.
Known for a pragmatic, execution-focused approach, Matthew serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and technical teams, helping organizations translate complex compliance requirements into practical, auditable, and scalable solutions. His work enables organizations to reduce risk, withstand audit scrutiny, and operate securely with confidence.