Matthew John is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience and a specialist focus on the UK healthcare sector. As a Systems Engineer at Fortinet, he has spent the last three years working exclusively with NHS organisations to enhance their cybersecurity resilience.

Holding Fortinet’s advanced NSE 7 certification, Matthew supports NHS Trusts, ICBs, and national bodies in tackling critical challenges such as securing medical devices, implementing zero trust strategies, and aligning security practices with national guidance. He is deeply familiar with frameworks such as the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and the UK Government’s Cyber Security Strategy for Health and Social Care 2023–2030, which underpins his approach to building robust, future-ready cyber defences across healthcare environments.

With a strong understanding of both the strategic and operational demands within healthcare, Matthew brings a practical and insightful perspective to the evolving threat landscape facing medical environments today