about the author

Mariano Mattei is an author, an adjunct professor in the Computer and Information Sciences Department at Temple University, and a certified chief information security officer with over 30 years of experience in cybersecurity and AI innovation. He has overseen security transformations across the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors, integrating robust cyber defenses with AI-driven capabilities in clinical trials, manufacturing automation, quality systems, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Throughout his career, Mariano’s work has spanned predictive analytics for risk management, AI-powered threat detection, process optimization, and regulatory AI governance. By uniting cutting-edge artificial intelligence with proven cybersecurity methodologies, he helps organizations stay ahead of evolving threats, while maintaining strict compliance standards.

Mariano earned his master’s degree in cyber defense and information assurance from Temple University, where his deep commitment to data-driven decision-making crystallized. This passion led him to write Data-Driven Cybersecurity: Reducing risk with proven metrics, a practical guide offering real-world metrics and insights for elevating any security program to enterprise-level excellence.