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Matt Wakefield

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Security Operations Manager at Open Banking
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Matt is an information security leader who builds and matures intelligence-driven cyber security programs, primarily within the financial services sector. He is a recognized expert in security operations and incident response, having received the Bank of Englands Governors Recognition Award for establishing its SOC. He studied computer security at the University of Bedfordshire.

Outside of his professional life, Matt is passionate about challenging physical activities, including multi-day climbing and mountaineering expeditions. He also dedicates his time to volunteering with Mission Motorsport, a charity that supports the recovery of veterans through motorsport events.

He received a prestigious Governors Recognition Award from the Bank of England for building its Security Operations Center from the ground up.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Security Operations Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Intelligence-Driven Security
He has a history of building and leading intelligence-driven security operations teams (SOC, CTI) at institutions like the Bank of England and Open Banking.
Motorsport Charity
He actively volunteers with Mission Motorsport, a charity that aids the recovery and rehabilitation of those affected by military operations through motorsport.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
Security Operations Manager
Open Banking
9-2016 - 6-2022
Manager - Security Monitoring and Response
Vocalink
8-2014 - 9-2016
Information Security Analyst
Bank of England
6-2013 - 8-2014
Security Operations Analyst
Virgin Media
4-2012 - 6-2013
Security Analyst
Symantec
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Education
Computer security and digital forensics
University of Bedfordshire
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