Matthew Brodacki

Matthew Brodacki is a cybersecurity leader and law enforcement professional serving as Captain of the Regional Technical Investigations Unit (TIU) in Southwestern Connecticut. His career spans over two decades, focusing on cybersecurity, digital forensics, and incident response. Brodacki holds dual master’s degrees in Public Administration and Digital Forensics from the University of New Haven. He is also POST-certified as a law enforcement instructor in technical investigations and has received federal deputization from the United States Secret Service.

In his role with the TIU, Brodacki oversees a team of technical investigators addressing cyber-related incidents, including network intrusions, financial crimes, and dark web cases. The unit handles over 500 cyber cases annually, serving a population of more than 1.1 million people. He led the development of a cybercrime lab in Southern Connecticut, in collaboration with local and federal agencies. This lab model is now recognized nationwide through the Secret Service.

Brodacki has provided cybersecurity consulting for healthcare organizations such as Tenet and Kindred, focusing on risk assessments, forensic investigations, and incident response protocols. His contributions to the public sector include teaching cybersecurity and forensic methodologies to law enforcement personnel, judges, and other key stakeholders. Brodacki remains involved in community-oriented initiatives, including his work with the Rowan Center, which supports victims of sexual assault, and the NAACP Fairfield County task force on law enforcement recruitment. His approach emphasizes continual learning and adapting to advancements in cybersecurity and public safety.

Regional Technical Investigations Unit (TIU)

Captain
Fairfield County, Connecticut
2015 – Present

The Regional Technical Investigations Unit serves the cybersecurity needs of Fairfield County, handling investigations related to network intrusions, financial crimes, and digital forensics. It is a publicly funded initiative with federal collaboration, supported by the United States Secret Service and serving over 1.1 million residents.

Iron Cloud Group

Founder
Stamford, Connecticut
December 2005 – August 2022

Iron Cloud Group was a cybersecurity consulting firm that provided digital forensic and risk assessment services to Fortune 100 companies. The firm specialized in cyber resilience, litigation support, and expert witness services in civil and criminal courts.

Town of Weston

Criminal Information Security Officer
Weston, Connecticut
September 2017 – Present

The Town of Weston operates under Connecticut state governance, providing essential public services to residents. Its security division oversees and protects local law enforcement networks and related digital information systems.

Tenet Healthcare

Cybersecurity Consultant
Dallas, Texas
2013 – 2015

Tenet Healthcare is a national healthcare services company that operates hospitals, outpatient centers, and other medical facilities across the United States. The company focuses on delivering comprehensive health care through a network of affiliated providers.

Kindred Healthcare

Cybersecurity Consultant
Louisville, Kentucky
2013 – 2015

Kindred Healthcare is a healthcare services provider specializing in transitional and long-term care hospitals, home health, and rehabilitation services. It serves patients in over 600 facilities and through numerous healthcare partnerships nationwide.

Healthways

Cybersecurity Consultant
Franklin, Tennessee
2012 – 2014

Healthways, now a subsidiary of Sharecare, Inc., was a company focused on providing health improvement programs and wellness services for healthcare providers and insurers. It offered programs to enhance well-being, productivity, and healthcare quality.

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut
Master’s Degree
Public Administration and Digital Forensics
2002 – 2005

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National Computer Forensic Institute

• Digital Investigation Supervisors Course, 2002
• Network Intrusion Response and Techniques, 2015

Cornell University

• Organizational Leadership, 2016

Daigle Law Group

• Accreditation Managers Certification Course, 2023

Homeland Security – Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC)

• Physical Security Assessment Certification, 2023

Other

• POST-Certified Law Enforcement Instructor in Technical Investigations
• Federally Deputized by the United States Secret Service
• Certified Expert Witness in Civil and Federal Courts (Cybersecurity and Forensics)
• Recognition from the United States Secret Service for contributions to the development of a model cybercrime lab in Southern Connecticut
• Award for Community Service and Response, Sandy Hook Elementary School Tragedy