Matt Huff serves as the CIO at Tanner LLC, a certified public accounting firm with a rich history dating back to the 1940s. Tanner has grown into a leading firm in Salt Lake City, Utah, offering a range of services beyond traditional accounting, including cybersecurity and IT compliance. With 24 years at Tanner, Matt has played a pivotal role in the company's technological evolution, from a small office to a cloud-driven operation. His pragmatic approach to IT and cybersecurity ensures that technology remains an enabler, not a hindrance, to business success.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- How Tanner LLC has evolved from a small firm to a regional leader
- The intersection of accounting and cybersecurity services
- Matt Huff's journey from factory work to IT leadership
- The importance of simplifying complex IT systems
- Key considerations for vendor security in today's cloud-first world
- Balancing business objectives with cybersecurity requirements
- The role of IT in driving revenue and business growth
In this episode…
Matt Huff shares his remarkable journey from factory work to becoming the CIO of Tanner LLC, one of the premier accounting firms in Utah. Matt discusses how Tanner has embraced cybersecurity as a core offering, providing services such as SOC 2 compliance, ISO 27001 audits, and penetration testing. He explains how his pragmatic approach to IT helps simplify complex systems and align them with business objectives.
Matt delves into his philosophy of keeping things simple and focusing on core business outcomes, emphasizing the importance of balancing security with usability. He highlights the significance of vendor security in today's SaaS-driven world and offers insights into how companies can evaluate their vendors' cybersecurity posture beyond just certifications.
Listeners will also gain valuable insights into how IT professionals can better communicate the value of security to business stakeholders and why understanding business objectives is crucial for IT success. Matt underscores the need for IT leaders to position themselves as enablers of growth rather than obstacles, ensuring that security measures support rather than hinder business operations.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Matthew Connor on LinkedInCyberLynx
Matt Huff on LinkedIn
Tanner Accountants and Advisors Website
AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) Website
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