About me

I am the creator of technology & cybersecurity strategies which enable business objectives and permeate the organizational culture at all levels. I strongly believe that by forging strong partnerships, inside of an organization, and outside of an organization, kinetic energy is built that reduces risk, makes an organization more resilient, and promotes innovation which increases the probability of success.

I am the head of cybersecurity, technology strategy, architecture, operations, and infrastructure at Lumber Liquidators (LL Flooring). Before joining LL Flooring I was CISO for Orvis, Resorts Casino Hotel, and PokerStars.

Outside of the office I have been an executive committee member for the National Retail Federations CISO Council since 2015 and I have contributed to NIST NCCoE publications and have been a part of several PCI Special Interest Groups.

I completed the CISO Executive Program at Carnegie Mellon University and I am now an advisory board member for the Master of Science in Information Security & Assurance program at Norwich University.

Education

Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy

CISO Executive Program

Norwich University

Master of Science in Information Security & Assurance Advisory Board Member

Work

Lumber Liquidators

CISO & Head of IT Strategy, Architecture, Operations and Infrastructure
March 2019 - Present

Orvis

CISO & Head of IT Strategy, Support, Infrastructure & Architecture
April 2015 - April 2019

Resorts Casino Hotel & Poker Stars

Chief Information Security Officer
April 2014 - April 2015

The Home Depot

Security Architect & Engineering Manager
June 2013 - April 2014

The Kotter Group

Director of Information Strategy & Security
April 2012 - June 2013

Cancer Copay Relief

Co-Founder & VP of IT & Security
September 2009 - February 2014 GA (Volunteer Position)

Carithers Wallace & Coutenay

Sr. Network Infrastructure & Security Manager
December 2007 - April 2012

Geek Squad Business Services

Microsoft Certified Special Agent
November 2005 - December 2007

The Hospice of South West Florida

Network Administrator
August 2004 - November 2005

Staples, GDT, Clarkson & Humanitarian Service

Evolving Technologist
April 1993 - August 2004

Boards

Norwich University

Advisory Board Member - Master of Science in Information Security & Assurance Program
April 2018 - Present

National Retail Federation

Executive Committee Member of IT Security Council
June 2015 - Present

PCI Security Standards Council

Special Interest Group Member & Nominated To The PCI Board of Advisors Ballot
January 2016 - Present

National Institute of Standards and Technology

MFA & PII Tokenization Project Team Member
January 2016 - Present

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Client Testimonials

  • Tyson is a true professional who gets the job done right the first time. His technical knowledge combined with his IT Security expertise are the best I have seen. He was able to bring to market a legal NJ based online casino within the deadlines while facing extremely difficult challenges. This resulted in a very secure and operational system. I would definitely like to work with Tyson once again.

    Donald Kneisel - VP of IT at Hard Rock Hotel Casino, Adjunct Professor Drexel University & Rutgers University
  • Tyson joined our company at a time that we were in sincere need to upgrade all aspect of our technology platform. From day one, he jumped in with both feet demonstrating both sophistication and passion to help anywhere he could add value. In a short period of time, Tyson has vastly improved our companywide technology platform while making it easy for our entire employee base to understand.

    Paul Conley - CEO Carithers Wallace and Courtenay
  • Tyson displayed a tremendous technical acumen as well as strong leadership and a commitment to doing things the right way. I found him to be a tremendously valuable asset to the security team and a true professional.

    Ahmad Hamilton - Security Architect AlgoSec
  • Working with Tyson is flat-out fun. He's interesting, level headed, engergetic and dependable. He has a passion for technology, and it shows in his approach to work. I look forward to having a chance to work with him in the future and highly recommend him to potential partners and employers.

    Chuck Ebbets - Director Tryon International Equestrian Center
  • Tyson from the start gave an understanding of his expertise and commitment. In addition, Tyson imparted an ability to breakdown the most complex items to C-level executives without being condescending. His advice was well received.

    JD Grant - Commissioner Georgia Department of Revenue
  • Tyson from the first day here at The Kotter Group stepped in and took off. He immediately began taking care of trouble issues that our past administrators could not handle. He is always prompt, understanding and professional. Tyson has a thirst for knowledge, he tries to really understand the issue at hand and never settles with well it just won't work. He keeps our team up to date with his latest finds and also educates us on any new information he has learned. He has been a great addition to The Kotter Group and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him.

    Ashley Gaines - Project Manager Xcentric
  • Tyson was my “IT Magician” - whenever I had a problem on my computer, he would magically make it disappear! (Never once uttering the word “user-error” - thanks Tyson!) For our entire company, his technology knowledge and experience, his patience and at-your-service attitude, and perhaps most importantly his dedication to doing whatever it took to keep our customers satisfied is simply beyond measure. To anyone reading this, I assure you it is a joy to work with Tyson Martin.

    Chele Anderson Snow - Global Workplace Strategy & Operations Coca-Cola
  • Tyson Martin has been an invaluable asset to our company. He developed process and procedures for our disaster recovery program as well as our storage and backup management. His insight into the future need and use of technology is unrivaled. It has been a true pleasure to work with Tyson.

    Ivan Ulloa - IT Project Manager Atlanta Braves
  • Tyson has distinguished himself as a true "out-of-the-box" thinker and reliable resource within the IT consulting field. I have worked with and for many professionals in the field, and Tyson is among the very best I've ever encountered. I have seen Tyson work and flourish under tremendous duress from tight client deadlines, unrealistic expectations, and even unexpected technical disasters with grace, humility, and precision. He not only offers proactive solutions for a client's current needs, but that of their future and unexpected needs as well. A consultant like Tyson is an indespensible asset to any company regardless of size and scope.

    Desmond Hardy - National Sales Consultant ConstructConnect
  • I had the priviledge of managing Tyson for 18 months. Tyson's greatest attributes were his relentless customer service skills and his relationship building skills with clients. Tyson was able to grow our Best Buy for Business sales incrementally every month leading his peer group consistently. Tyson presented himself very well and had the utmost confidence with his technical ability and communication skills. His work ethics were impeccable and his integrity was never questioned. Tyson has the capacity to perform in multiple roles whether it be for support or leadership. I would highly recommend Tyson for any position as he has the ability to adjust to any work environment.

    Colson Hillier - General Manager Best Buy ConstructConnect