Echelon Risk + Cyber, a cybersecurity professional services firm, today announced the addition of Matt Donato as Partner. Matt is a recognized industry expert in security solutions, consulting, and team building, with a career spanning 20 years across all facets of the cybersecurity industry. Matt will provide strategic support to all phases of the Echelon business as a catalyst for growth.

Matt has focused on helping companies identify the gaps and resources they need to protect themselves and provide the solid foundation they need to grow. Most recently, Matt was the Managing Director of Client Services at CyberSN. Previously, he was Co-Founder and CEO of cybersecurity and data intelligence advisory firm HuntSource, which serviced various companies throughout the critical infrastructure sector.

“We are thrilled to bring on Matt Donato as a Partner in Echelon as we position ourselves for rapid growth into 2023 and beyond,” said Dan Desko, CEO of Echelon Risk + Cyber. “We were excited at the prospects of adding Matt to the team given his proven leadership abilities, knowledge within the industry, track record for success and penchant for building great teams with a pure focus on excellence and culture.”

“Attracting high caliber talent to a small, early-stage company is no easy feat. Echelon has done a remarkable job of this since its inception,” said Donato. “As a Partner at Echelon, I hope to play an integral role in building a top-notch professional services firm that provides a unique, fulfilling, and dynamic company culture and an experience that both our team and clients will undoubtedly enjoy.”