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As an Expert-Vetted cybersecurity and digital forensics professional, I rank among the top 1% of talent on Upwork — recognized for delivering proven, high-impact results. With over 20 years of executive and technical leadership, I help organizations navigate complex cyber threats, strengthen resilience, and align with evolving frameworks and regulatory standards. Throughout my career, I’ve served in critical leadership roles including: • FBI Cybercrimes Task Force Commander, directing multi-agency investigations into cyber threats and criminal activity. • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) for a U.S. federal agency with a national security mission. • Executive Partner at Gartner, advising senior federal executives and CISOs across civilian and defense agencies. • Senior Vice President at the Center for Internet Security, overseeing operations and security services for the MS-ISAC. In addition to my public sector leadership, I am the founder and principal of Natsar, a New York-based cybersecurity consulting firm, where I advise global clients across industries on managing cyber risk, ensuring compliance, and responding to incidents with clarity and precision. I have led over 1,000 digital forensic investigations and 4,000+ incident responses, including nation-state APT actors, insider threats, and complex breach investigations across cloud environments like Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS. I provide strategic and technical consulting across the cybersecurity and digital forensics landscape, including: • Cybersecurity Program Development – Designing and evaluating programs aligned with NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and CMMC to improve organizational maturity. • Audit Readiness & Compliance – Supporting internal teams through assessments and gap analyses to meet standards such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOC 2, and more. • Incident Response & Forensics – Conducting digital forensic investigations, breach response, and root cause analysis to support legal, regulatory, or internal response objectives. • Cybersecurity Exercises & Preparedness – Leading tabletop exercises, simulations, and after-action reviews to validate and enhance organizational response capabilities. • M&A and Due Diligence Support – Assessing cybersecurity posture during mergers, acquisitions, or investment evaluations to identify risk and recommend mitigation strategies. • Executive & Workforce Training – Delivering tailored security training, insider threat program development, and strategic briefings for boards, executives, and key personnel. • Leadership Development – Mentoring emerging security leaders and building governance models to ensure long-term cybersecurity sustainability. My academic foundation includes a Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance, supported by an extensive portfolio of industry-recognized certifications: ✓ CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional ✓ CFCE – Certified Forensic Computer Examiner ✓ GCFA – GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst ✓ GCFR – GIAC Cloud Forensic Responder ✓ GIME – GIAC iOS and Mac Examiner ✓ GSEC – GIAC Security Essentials Certification ✓ GCIA – GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst ✓ CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker ✓ CHFI – Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator ✓ CNDA – Certified Network Defense Architect ✓ DFCP – Digital Forensic Certified Practitioner ✓ CAWFE – Certified Advanced Windows Forensic Examiner Whether you’re navigating regulatory compliance, in the midst of or recovering from an incident, preparing for an audit, or developing a long-term cybersecurity strategy, I deliver actionable insights and measurable results tailored to your organization’s unique needs. Let’s connect to discuss how I can support your cybersecurity and leadership objectives with the clarity, discretion, and expertise you expect from a trusted advisor.