Matthew Claar, Cissp Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Tx, Us

Manages a team comprised of Incident Response, Defensive Counter Cyber (Threat Hunting), Forensic Malware Analysis, Signature Development, and Intelligence.Key Accomplishments:• Commands 60-member flight charged with intelligence-driven threat hunting and Tier 2/3 incident response• Oversees operations spanning 1.2-million users and 3-million endpoint devices across two classification levels.• Coordinates incident response efforts across Air Force Information Networks in support of efforts across the Department of Defense to protect assets critical to national defense.• Manages interagency communications necessary for successful incident response and eradication of malicious actors within AirForce networks.• Leads development team within the AFIN SOC to preemptively perform security hardening, testing and vulnerability management of Air Force assets.

Provides leadership and technical expertise to teams responsible for executing cyberspace operations in defense of Department of Defense infrastructure critical to national security. Has been selected for roles of increasing scope and responsibility across a wide area of operations.

Led a team in securing critical Air Force networks against advanced cyber threats. Developed and implemented defensive strategies that ensured continuous mission operations. Bridged capability gaps through technical analysis and operational leadership, integrating advanced cyber defense technologies.Key Accomplishments:• Handpicked for the role due to proven leadership and outstanding performance within Cyber Protection Team.• Led a 20-member team in proactive threat hunting across Department of Defense Information Networks, ensuring robust security and deterrence.• Innovated threat detection and mitigation methodologies, integrating emerging technologies to enhance defense capabilities.• Commanded and optimized the performance of elite cyber operators, effectively preventing and countering malicious cyber activities.

Directed a 20-member Commander Support Staff, overseeing training, standardization, evaluation, operational readiness, weapons and tactics analysis, and intelligence for a 477-member Cyberspace Operations Group. Provided executive, administrative, and operational support to the Group Commander and four subordinate Cyberspace Operations Squadrons.Key Accomplishments:• Developed a strategic understanding of cyberspace operations, including National Defense Strategy integration, geopolitical considerations on sensitive networks, interagency cooperation, and intelligence sharing.• Gained significant experience in executive time management, process improvement, effective communication with decisionmakers, risk assessment, conflict management, and critical thinking.• Awarded the Air and Space Achievement Medal for meritorious service, facilitating the successful completion of 30 named defensive cyberspace operations worldwide.• Contributed to the unit’s recognition with the Meritorious Unit Award as part of the 67th Cyberspace Wing, acknowledged as the premier Defensive Cyberspace Operations Wing in the Department of Defense.

Commanded an 18-member tactical element of a Cyber Protection Team aligned with US European Command, executing Defensive Cyberspace Operations to safeguard data, networks, and critical systems. Led efforts to defend the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) and critical infrastructure, while preparing other cyber forces for combat.Key Accomplishments:• Deployed to the European theater in January 2022 during the onset of the Ukraine conflict, earning the Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal and Air Force Expeditionary Service Medal.• Awarded the Combat Readiness Medal for expertise in Cyberspace Vulnerability Assessment/Hunt operations.• Received the Outstanding Unit Award for leading three named operations as mission commander in the US European Command area of responsibility.• Secured the inaugural 67th Cyberspace Wing “Gunslinger Shootout” Cyber Competition Trophy for exceptional performance as exercise mission commander.

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Personal Ethics and Education Representatives (PEERs) act as the front line mentors and advocates to cadets for their mental well-being. PEERs have the responsibility of overlooking 100+ individuals in a squadron, hosting morale events, and helping to refer fellow cadets to an appropriate resource or helping agency when necessary.

Master Of Science - Ms, Cybersecurity, Information Security

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Cyber Science

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