Matt Francis

Cyber security enthusiast | CISSP | vCISO

Milton, Queensland, Australia

About

Cybersecurity isn't just my profession—it's my passion. Spending the last 12 years at WorkingMouse and Codebots, I've developed a deep commitment to helping organisations protect their most valuable assets and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. Earning my CISSP certification is a testament to my dedication to advancing cybersecurity practices and delivering real value to businesses. My mission is to make cybersecurity accessible, practical, and effective. During my time as CISO at WorkingMouse, I led the organisation to achieve ISO27001 accreditation, implemented comprehensive security policies, and championed a culture of security awareness. I understand that effective cybersecurity is about more than just technology—it's about empowering people, fostering collaboration, and aligning security practices with business goals. I bring a diverse skill set across governance and risk management, incident response, cyber resilience, policy and process development, security awareness training, and change management. This broad expertise allows me to approach cybersecurity challenges holistically, ensuring both technical and human aspects are addressed. I thrive on solving complex challenges and helping organisations enhance their resilience. Whether it's developing robust security frameworks, responding to incidents, or driving cultural change, I am committed to delivering practical solutions that make a meaningful impact. If you're looking to strengthen your cybersecurity posture and protect your organisation from emerging threats, I'd love to connect and explore how I can add value to your team.

Experience

  • Information Security Officer at State Library of Queensland
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • WorkingMouse (12 yrs 11 mos)
    • Information Security Officer
      Jul 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Chief Executive Officer
      Jan 2020 - Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Chief Technology Officer/Security Officer
      Jun 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Co-Founder at Codebots
    Jan 2017 - Dec 2024 · 8 yrs

  • Co-Founder at Rogue Two
    Oct 2018 - Sep 2020 · 2 yrs

  • Co-Founder at Crowdsites
    Dec 2013 - Jul 2016 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Crowdsites is a startup technology company in Brisbane, Australia. It was founded late 2013 after research by fellow co-founder Eban Escott conducted at UQ (as part of his PhD) was commercialised through WorkingMouse.