Summary
Matthew Duckworth is a seasoned IT risk and security leader based in the Greater Sydney Area, currently directing IT risk and security at MetLife since October 2022. With eight years in cybersecurity leadership and a long track record at IBM and Capgemini, he brings deep expertise in threat mitigation, compliance (PCI-DSS, CIS), and governance of secure software delivery. At CoreLogic he introduced the Center for Internet Security standards globally and achieved a 67% reduction in application vulnerabilities, while deploying an AWS CIS reporting environment. He has led security governance, incident response, DR exercises, and security program development across healthcare, education, and finance, including managing major security engagements for the Health Care Complaints Commission and NSW Education Standards Authority. A University of Sydney alumnus, his degrees span chemical engineering, organic chemistry, and commerce, reflecting a rare blend of quantitative rigor and strategic business sense. He is known for translating risk into measurable program outcomes and embedding security from the outset of large programs and vendor engagements.
8 years of coding experience