Karl Mattson

Karl Mattson

Field CISO, Noname Security

With more than 25 years of experience leading diverse teams of technology and security professionals in financial services, retail, and federal government, Karl Mattson has a track record of advising CEOs, CTOs, and investors on strategies for product, market, and customer success. Prior to Noname Security, he served as CISO at PennyMac Loan Services and City National Bank, and senior VP of IT Risk Management at PNC. In addition, Mattson formerly served as president of the LA Cyber Lab, financial services co-chair for Los Angeles Infragard, and adjunct faculty at the University of Minnesota's Technological Leadership Institute. Mattson completed eight years of active duty service in the US Army. He holds a bachelor of business administration from St. Mary’s University of San Antonio, an MBA from Auburn University, and a master of science in computer and information systems from Boston University. He is a certified CISSP and FBI CISO Academy graduate.


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