Hire the Best Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) in Tampa, FL

*2026 VETS 100* *2025 Top 100 Women to Know in America* *2025 INC 5000* *2024 Titan 100* *2023 Tampa Business Woman of the Year* *2023 Tampa Small Business of the Year CEO* *Global 2022 Cybersecurity Woman Entrepreneur of the Year* As an award winning highly skilled business professional and cybersecurity expert with a strong track record of success, rest assured that I execute with a model of excellence and professionalism. I have 20+ years of certified experience in Information Security and Assurance, Information Technology (IT), Project Management, Training, and Leadership. Master of Science Degree in Information Security and Assurance (MSISA), a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business / IT Management, and multiple active industry certifications. Prior active duty military (Navy veteran) with extensive experience as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Security Officer (CSO) for a Government contractor and in the private sector. I have successfully led and executed dozens of security audits and accreditation efforts all leading to Authorizations to Operate (ATOs) and ISO 27001 preparation that led to zero non-conformities. My area of expertise includes but is not limited to: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), DFARS (NIST 800-171), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V), ISMS, ISO 27001, Corporate Security Policies & Procedures, Security Awareness, Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs), Remote Access / VPN, Third Party Access and Compliance, System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Test Plans (STPs), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M). My team, Paragon Cyber Solutions, has in-depth experience with security assessments / audits, penetration testing, ethical hacking, secure code review and development, and workforce enhancement (training and certifications). We are an authorized CMMC C3PAO with the following designations / certifications: 8(a), EDWOSB, SDVOSB, DM/DWBE, MBE, service disabled veteran, minority owned small business. Contact me for any of your business or cybersecurity needs.

Director of Cyber Operations and cybersecurity consultant specializing in SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and NIST-based security and compliance for SaaS and healthcare organizations. I’ve led end-to-end SOC 2 and ISO 27001 readiness and certification efforts (with zero exceptions), built and matured risk management programs, and implemented third-party/vendor risk management for cloud-native environments. My background includes experience as an external SOC auditor, internal cyber risk and compliance leader, and co-founder of a cybersecurity consulting firm, where I help clients translate complex framework requirements into practical controls, policies, and evidence that withstand customer and auditor scrutiny. I can support you with audit readiness, gap assessments, policy and procedure development, control implementation, and customer security questionnaire support. I can help you with: - SOC 2 (Type I & II) and ISO 27001 readiness, gap assessments, and audit preparation - Designing and implementing security controls aligned to SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, NIST, and PCI DSS - Building and maturing cyber risk management programs, including risk registers and reporting - Third-party/vendor risk management, including due diligence, questionnaires, and data flow mapping - Developing and formalizing security policies, standards, and procedures tailored to your environment - Preparing evidence and documentation for external audits and customer security reviews - Responding to security questionnaires (SIG Lite, CAIQ, custom DDQs) and RFP security sections - BCP/DRP/IRP planning, documentation, tabletop exercises, and testing - Designing and delivering targeted security awareness training programs I specialize in: - SOC 1 - SOC 2 - NIST 800 Series - ISO 27001 - SIG Core/ SIG Lite - CSA Star - HIPAA - HITRUST - PCI DSS - GDPR