Caleb Mathis
Senior OT/ICS Cybersecurity consultant
Caleb Mathis is an accomplished Cybersecurity and Process Engineering Specialist, with a niche focus on the energy and oil and gas sectors. Currently an independent consultant, he brings a unique amalgamation of technical skills and industry-specific knowledge to offer tailored solutions for his clients.
Mathis' professional journey began in the energy sector, where he served as a Chemical Engineer at Exxon and Chevron. He worked across refinery and offshore oil rig operations, specializing in control logic development and auditing, hazard operations, capital project management, and control system design. His work in these fields highlighted the intricate complexities and unique compliance needs of the industry.
Seeking to incorporate an extra layer of cybersecurity to his portfolio, he transitioned to the Tennessee Valley Authority. Here, he intertwined his engineering expertise with cybersecurity practices, conducting architecture reviews, coordinating cyber incident response processes, and correlating operational states with potential cyber events. This role significantly elevated his understanding of industry-specific protocols and system vulnerabilities.
At Dragos, Inc., he held the position of Principle Researcher supporting the suite of provided service engagement types. His duties entailed control system and protocol research, all the while leveraging his background in process engineering and cybersecurity for engagement scoping and optimization. His time in this role further expanded his understanding of the interplay between physical and digital security within the energy sector.
Furthermore, Mathis has had hands-on experience teaching a wireless penetration testing class at STAG. He also served for two years as a content engineer, focusing on the automation of pcap dissection to compliance mappings using golang at the industrial startup, Synsaber.
Caleb's unique blend of industry-specific experience and technical acumen enables him to address and anticipate the unique compliance needs of energy and oil and gas sector clients. He brings a proactive, research-driven approach to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, providing comprehensive and customized cybersecurity strategies.