Brad Mathis
Brad Mathis, CISSP | vCISO, Senior Information Security Consultant with Keller Schroeder
Evansville, Indiana, United States
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Brad Mathis is a Senior Information Security Consultant at Keller Schroeder with over 40 years of experience in information technology, working across multiple industries including financial services and healthcare.
Brad specializes in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and vCISO advisory services, helping organizations move beyond tools and start making informed, business-driven risk decisions.
His work focuses on security assessments, vulnerability management, and building practical, measurable approaches to risk reduction.
As both a former client of Keller Schroeder and a long-time consultant, Brad brings a pragmatic, real-world perspective to cybersecurity challenges, bridging the gap between technical teams and business leadership.
He holds multiple industry certifications, including CISSP, CGEIT, CRISC, and GIAC credentials (GPEN, GCCC, GSTRT), with a focus on governance, risk, and strategic security leadership.
Outside of cybersecurity, Brad is an active community leader, serving in Rotary and on local boards, with a strong commitment to service and education.
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APT & CyberSecurity: Cyber Governance Through the Years: Why the Basics Still Define Success
Join us for a LinkedIn Live conversation, Cyber Governance Through the Years: Why the Basics Still Define Success, featuring Brad Mathis, Senior Information Security Consultant at Keller Schroeder, who brings more than four decades of experience across IT, cybersecurity leadership, and advisory roles. In this session, we’ll explore how cyber governance has evolved alongside changing threat landscapes and technologies, and why core principles—clear accountability, risk ownership, alignment with business objectives, and a strong security culture—continue to be the defining factors of successful programs. Drawing on lessons from early network security through today’s modern governance and vCISO engagements, Brad will share practical insights on what truly endures in cybersecurity leadership and why getting the basics right still matters most.
The Virtual CISO Moment - S7E45 - A Conversation with Brad Mathis
In this episode of The Virtual CISO Moment, Greg Schaffer welcomes Brad Mathis, Senior Information Security Consultant at Keller Schroeder, for a wide-ranging discussion that spans four decades in technology and cybersecurity.
From his early days repairing computers and catching his first virus, to leading security teams and serving as a virtual CISO, Brad shares a wealth of real-world experience and insights.
Key highlights include:
Lessons from building networks in the pre-Windows 95 era
The importance of risk ownership, even with a vCISO
What makes a good (and bad) security culture
How to decompress in a high-stress industry
The role of mentorship and knowledge transfer in long-term success
Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned security leader, this episode offers perspective, wisdom, and practical takeaways.
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