Financial technology boards face a unique intersection of rapid innovation, regulatory scrutiny, and escalating cyber threats. Tyson Martin delivers board-level governance consulting that translates complex technology and cyber risks into clear, defensible decisions — giving fintech boards the oversight structure, credible reporting, and execution confidence they need to lead without noise.
Structured governance advisory services designed to give fintech boards clear oversight, credible risk reporting, and defensible decisions.
Translates complex cybersecurity risks into concise, board-ready business impact summaries — covering downtime exposure, vendor risks, disclosure considerations, and revenue implications — enabling informed fintech board decisions.
Helps fintech boards define, document, and monitor technology risk thresholds, establishing clear decision rights, oversight dashboards, and escalation mechanisms aligned with organizational objectives.
Converts vendor data into actionable board-level insights, ranking vendors by business impact, surfacing concentration risks, and delivering a clear roadmap for reducing exposure and improving oversight.
Provides part-time cybersecurity leadership with scoped deliverables, KPIs, and board-ready reporting — ideal for fintech organizations needing steady strategic guidance without the cost of a full-time CISO.
Evaluates cybersecurity maturity against fintech risk requirements, identifying gaps with board-ready metrics, ownership assignments, and actionable priorities aligned to business objectives.
Builds and tests incident response plans through tabletop exercises, ensuring fintech organizations can align teams, preserve evidence, and restore operations quickly under pressure.
We begin with a focused diagnostic of your fintech board's current oversight structure — assessing decision rights, reporting quality, risk appetite documentation, and gaps between what the board sees and what management actually knows.
See how fintech boards and executive teams have achieved clearer oversight and stronger governance with Tyson Martin.
"What sets Tyson apart is his ability to translate cybersecurity into strategic growth language for boards. He builds frameworks that don't just mitigate risk, they enable competitive advantage. He's exactly who you want guiding your organization in high-trust environments."
"We recently worked with Tyson Martin on an engagement, and it was a great experience. He helped us run a full technical audit, identified key gaps, and created a clear plan to modernize our systems and processes. Tyson is hands-on, easy to work with, and brings real technical and leadership..."
"Tyson's impact has been immediately clear. Before working with him, we were struggling with outdated processes that created inefficiencies across our organization, and his unbiased third party perspective helped us quickly identify issues and develop a clear, actionable plan for improvement. Based on our experience so far, I would recommend..."
"Tyson Martin embodies what modern boardrooms need: a leader who brings clarity, credibility, and strategic foresight to every technology conversation. Tyson is what every Board is seeking in 2025, someone who understands technology and can interpret and speak to Boards with a message Boards can understand. In doing so, Tyson..."
"What sets Tyson apart is his ability to translate cybersecurity into strategic growth language for boards. He builds frameworks that don't just mitigate risk, they enable competitive advantage. He's exactly who you want guiding your organization in high-trust environments."
"We recently worked with Tyson Martin on an engagement, and it was a great experience. He helped us run a full technical audit, identified key gaps, and created a clear plan to modernize our systems and processes. Tyson is hands-on, easy to work with, and brings real technical and leadership..."
"Tyson's impact has been immediately clear. Before working with him, we were struggling with outdated processes that created inefficiencies across our organization, and his unbiased third party perspective helped us quickly identify issues and develop a clear, actionable plan for improvement. Based on our experience so far, I would recommend..."
"Tyson Martin embodies what modern boardrooms need: a leader who brings clarity, credibility, and strategic foresight to every technology conversation. Tyson is what every Board is seeking in 2025, someone who understands technology and can interpret and speak to Boards with a message Boards can understand. In doing so, Tyson..."
"What sets Tyson apart is his ability to translate cybersecurity into strategic growth language for boards. He builds frameworks that don't just mitigate risk, they enable competitive advantage. He's exactly who you want guiding your organization in high-trust environments."
"We recently worked with Tyson Martin on an engagement, and it was a great experience. He helped us run a full technical audit, identified key gaps, and created a clear plan to modernize our systems and processes. Tyson is hands-on, easy to work with, and brings real technical and leadership..."
"Tyson's impact has been immediately clear. Before working with him, we were struggling with outdated processes that created inefficiencies across our organization, and his unbiased third party perspective helped us quickly identify issues and develop a clear, actionable plan for improvement. Based on our experience so far, I would recommend..."
"Tyson Martin embodies what modern boardrooms need: a leader who brings clarity, credibility, and strategic foresight to every technology conversation. Tyson is what every Board is seeking in 2025, someone who understands technology and can interpret and speak to Boards with a message Boards can understand. In doing so, Tyson..."
Governance advisory backed by enterprise-grade experience and active leadership in the world's foremost cybersecurity and board governance communities.
An active NACD member, speaker, and contributor who understands how fintech boards think, govern, and make defensible decisions under scrutiny.
Contributing member of the World Economic Forum's Centre for Cybersecurity and the National Retail Federation CISO Executive Committee — shaping the standards your board is held to.
Led security and technology transformation at AWS, Home Depot, and Best Buy — bringing Fortune 100 governance discipline directly to fintech boards and executive teams.
Converts complex technical risks into stable dashboards, clear escalation thresholds, and concise briefings that fintech boards can act on without needing a technical interpreter.
Senior governance expertise delivered by a proven cybersecurity executive and board advisor.
Board Advisor, Interim CISO/CIO/CDO, Fractional Executive
Tyson Martin helps boards and executive teams reduce technology and cyber risk without slowing business operations by clarifying decision rights, tightening governance, and building inspectable execution frameworks. He serves as a board advisor, director candidate, and steps in as interim or fractional CISO, CIO, or Chief Digital Officer when organizations need stability quickly. His background includes leading security and technology transformation across enterprise environments at AWS and global brands such as Home Depot and Best Buy. He brings particular expertise in helping Chicago-area organizations navigate the complex regulatory requirements across financial services, healthcare, and retail sectors. Tyson is an active contributor to the National Association of Corporate Directors, serves on the National Retail Federation CISO Executive Committee, contributes to the World Economic Forum's Centre for Cybersecurity, and served as ISC2 Richmond Board President. He holds CISSP certification and has completed executive programs at Carnegie Mellon University, Harvard Business School, MIT, and through leading technology companies including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.
A board governance consultant helps fintech boards establish clear oversight structures, define technology and cyber risk appetites, and receive credible reporting they can act on. This includes designing decision rights, building board-ready dashboards, translating technical risks into business impacts, and ensuring the board has the tools to fulfill its fiduciary oversight responsibilities without requiring deep technical expertise.
Speak directly with Tyson Martin for a focused consultation on your fintech board's governance needs.
Industry's gold standard for cybersecurity expertise and leadership.
Active contributor to the National Association of Corporate Directors.
Active contributor to the WEF Centre for Cybersecurity.
Share your organization's current governance challenges and Tyson Martin will respond with a focused assessment of where to begin. No generic proposals — just a direct, expert conversation about your board's specific oversight needs.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 (802) 430-9200. You can also send us a quick email at tyson.martin@gmail.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 (802) 430-9200. You can also send us a quick email at tyson.martin@gmail.com.