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Derrich P.
Dallas, TX
100% Job Success
Top Rated

Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)

As a Top Rated vCISO with a 100% job success rate, rest assured that I execute at a high level of expertise, integrity, and professionalism. I am the President & Founder of Aspire Cyber, a full-service consulting firm that rapidly delivers privacy and cybersecurity compliance solutions to help small and medium-sized businesses satisfy their legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Aspire Cyber was founded on the core belief that every business should have access to world-class cybersecurity talent, regardless of budget or security needs. I have over 20 years ​of experience managing information security projects and implementing strategic cybersecurity controls for the United States Army, Bank of America, and numerous Fortune 100 companies. We offer entirely “Done For You” solutions that help your business rapidly achieve compliance while we manage everything. Don’t waste 6-18 months trying to figure this out yourself. Regulatory and industry cybersecurity frameworks have hundreds of different controls you must comply with and require knowledge of IT, Cybersecurity, HR, Legal, and more. Aspire Cyber is a leading provider of comprehensive cybersecurity compliance solutions. Our team of experts has a proven track record of implementing NIST SP 800-171 practices to help defense contractors achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). We make it easy for your business to prove it's a safe choice for handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Schedule a free call with me to learn how our team of dedicated cybersecurity experts can help save you months of time and, in many cases, five or even six figures in excessive spending trying to become compliant without expert guidance. ★High Profile Clients ✔ I worked for the United States Army, Lockheed Martin, Bank of America, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, and many others. Aspire Cyber specializes in the following areas: ★ Risk Assessment and Auditing - We have conducted over 200 Information Security, Business Continuity, and Cloud assessments. -Compliance (NIST, PCI, HIPAA, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, FedRAMP) - Cybersecurity Advisor -Cloud Secure Design -Data Privacy Officer (DPO) -Cloud Security -Policy Writing -Penetration Testing -Application Security -Incident Response -Vulnerability Management -Third-Party Risk Management -Security Awareness Training ★ I hold the following degrees and certifications: ✅ Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) ✅ Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) ✅ CMMC Provisional Instructor ✅ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) ✅ Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) ✅ Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) ✅ Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) ✅ CMMC Registered Practitioner ✅ CompTIA Security+ ✅ CompTIA A+ ✅ Master of Business Administration (MBA) ✅ Graduate Certificate Cybersecurity Technology WHY CHOOSE ASPIRE CYBER? -Professionalism: We treat all clients respectfully and adhere to the highest ethical standards. -Fast: We always aim to deliver your project ahead of schedule. -Expertise: We have vast experience across various cybersecurity and compliance areas. -Responsiveness: Constant and effective communication is the key to a successful engagement. 🙋🏼‍♂️Our team is eager to partner with your organization to deliver cybersecurity compliance solutions rapidly. Contact Aspire Cyber today to learn how we can fulfill your cybersecurity needs.
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Skills

Skills

  • Security Testing
  • Incident Response Plan
  • Information Security Audit
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Information Security Awareness
  • FedRAMP
  • Information Security Governance
  • NIST SP 800-53

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