DARKMATTER SYSTEM

Aligning the GreyMatter Web and Mobile Experiences

GreyMatter Web, originally developed in 2020, had become outdated, with clunky navigation and a bloated user experience. Through research and user interviews, initially focused on GreyMatter Mobile, I uncovered a strong demand for aligning GreyMatter Desktop with the simplicity, visual hierarchy, and streamlined workflows of the mobile platform. Thus, DarkMatter was born to elevate and unify ReliaQuest's design.

Screenshot of a cybersecurity investigation dashboard showing alert details for critical host traffic to a threat host, with incident options like 'Close Incident' and 'Block Host'. Assigned to John Keats with a high severity status and pending response.
Incident report for critical host traffic to threat host. High severity, ID RQ21104082, pending response. Summary indicates suspicious traffic with potential compromise. Options to close incident or take more actions. Details include SIEM alert and suppression logic.

A key issue identified was the frequent context-switching between mobile and web. Analysts often began incident investigations on their phones before transitioning to the desktop for more in-depth work. This workflow revealed the need for better continuity between platforms, including unified layouts for incident details, consistent data presentation, and the integration of new functionality introduced on mobile.

To address these challenges, I spearheaded the DarkMatter initiative, a redesign of GreyMatter Web’s UI and visual patterns to align it with GreyMatter Mobile. This effort involved creating a unified design language, updating the component library, and introducing fluid patterns that replicated the mobile experience. After thorough user testing across various workflows and project types, the redesign delivered better continuity between devices, improved navigation, and a consistent product experience.

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Incident Response Dashboard

Dashboard showing an alert for an impersonating domain "m0lnn3t.com" with incident ID RQ12345, marked critical, open since Jan 1, 2025. Sections include domain details, timeline, MITRE ATT&CK tactics, resolution options, and a screenshot. Weyland Yutani digital risk protection system interface.

Impersonating Domain

Dashboard displaying a graph of incident response times with mean time to respond (MTTR) over 60-720 minutes.

Mean Time to Respond Analytics

Screenshot of a digital risk protection dashboard showing a list of items related to cybersecurity threats, with columns for severity, title, assignee, state, date updated, and date raised. Items include impersonating domain, credential access, expired certificate, and marked document.

Digital Risk Protection

Dashboard showing incident reporting metrics, including mean times for response, detection, containment, and investigation. Displays a timeline and trend analysis graph with details on AWS RDS Cluster incidents.

Monthly Metrics

Dashboard interface showing security rules, including requests pending approval, total deployed rules, and new rules updates. Contains data on severity, signature, risk scenarios, MITRE tactics, and status for various security incidents, including SQL Injection and file downloads. Features technology like IBM Qradar and GreyMatter.

Rule Detection

AI analysis dashboard for security incident with investigation details and options to lock user or close incident. Displays alerts, insights, and investigation steps with status indicators.

SIEM Alert

Cybersecurity interface showing threat investigation with alerts, severity levels, and incident details.

Active Alerts

User profile interface displaying information about an individual named Bob Smith, including role, email, location, and associated assets.

Artifact Details

For the business, DarkMatter strengthened ReliaQuest’s brand integrity, improved product confidence, and reduced design and build times. This alignment significantly increased throughput for 2024 initiatives, while giving users a seamless and intuitive experience across the GreyMatter product suite.