(ISC)² appoints Mat Young as VP of Global Advocacy

2021-07-10 22:45

announced the appointment of Mat Young as Vice President, Global Advocacy.

In this role, Young will be responsible for launching and leading a new advocacy and thought leadership program for² to help address the global cybersecurity workforce shortage as well as positively influence laws, regulations, and government standards setting initiatives impacting cybersecurity professionals around the globe.

As² seeks to expand its presence in the public policymaking arena, Young will help establish a global system of political and public policy intelligence monitoring with an aim to engage public policymakers and cybersecurity professionals on government best practices as well as emerging public policy trends.

"Enhancing our advocacy efforts will enable us to have a larger voice in building a safer and more secure cyber world. Under Mat's leadership, we intend to leverage the expertise and passion of our members to help build the best possible global public policy environment for the success of the profession."

Young previously served as the vice president of state regulatory and legislative affairs for the American Institute of CPAs and oversaw that association's state advocacy program.

Young holds a Bachelor's degree, cum laude, in Economics and Urban Studies from Trinity University and a Master's degree in Public Affairs from the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University.

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