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I am the founder of BetterCyber Consulting, a cybersecurity consulting and managed services firm specializing in startups, small businesses, and mid-sized companies. As an Upwork Expert-Vetted Cybersecurity Consultant, I help businesses identify risks, implement security controls, and meet compliance requirements without unnecessary costs or complexity. My experience in cybersecurity includes positions at Fortune 100 companies like PayPal and Marathon Petroleum. I hold several security certifications and earned a master’s degree in Information Security Engineering from The SANS Technology Institute. I offer the following cybersecurity services: ● Technical Security Assessments – Security reviews for AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, and more. ● Penetration Testing – Web, cloud, mobile, and on-premises security testing. ● Compliance Assessments – NIST 800-171 & 800-53, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, CMMC, HIPAA, and SOC 2. ● Security Strategy & Architecture – Build scalable security programs. ● Incident Response & Threat Mitigation – Detect and respond to threats. ● Managed Security Services – Ongoing security monitoring and advisory. ● Virtual CISO (vCISO) Services – Security leadership for businesses without a full-time CISO.

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The Era of "Governance Cosplay" is over. I am a Value Architect and Trust Agent on a mission to move GRC beyond the performance of "checking boxes." In a world of increasing systemic complexity, I transform governance from a static reporting function into a dynamic discipline: Engineering a Hardened Core. As the Founder & Managing Principal of Cyberspace Consulting, I help founders and leadership teams navigate the digital cosmos with confidence. Rather than focusing on surface-level compliance, we build the architecture required to launch into new frontiers. We replace fragmented programs with the Cyberspace Core Framework – a high-integrity methodology that minimizes overhead, maximizes ROI, and enables you to land, expand, and retain customers. I am an independent, US-based cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance principal with deep technical expertise in cloud infrastructure and enterprise security frameworks. Having executed 300+ successful GRC engagements, audits, and enterprise implementations, I bridge the gap between executive leadership and technical engineering teams. I hold 13 global industry credentials across strategic security, audit/assurance, privacy, and emerging tech. When you hire my firm, you get my full, tenured dedication – no junior navigators, no outsourcing, and zero bureaucratic drag. I build compliance programs that integrate directly into your day-to-day operations and SDLC, enabling you to land, expand, and retain enterprise customers. My Approach: The Cyberspace Core Covenant Our mission: secure and optimize your Cyberspace – one person, process, and technology at a time. We operate under a strict code: ✦ Mission Success: Your mission is our mandate. I provide direct, high-level leadership. ✦ Galactic Excellence: We never settle for the baseline; we elevate your security posture beyond the horizon. ✦ Long-term Partners: We integrate into your crew, aligning our trajectory with your sustained growth. ✦ Zero Outsourcing: No junior navigators; you get my full, tenured dedication. EXPERTISE & CORE SERVICES: ✦ Strategy & Fractional vCISO Leadership Board-level reporting & maturity roadmaps Third-party risk management & sales enablement Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Incident Response architecture Security program assessment, policy engineering, and risk management ✦ Audit Readiness & Full-Lifecycle Framework Management SOC 2 (Type I / Type II) & SOC 1 / SOC 3 ISO 27001 / ISO 27701 / ISO 42001 (AI Governance) HIPAA / HITECH Security Risk Analysis & Readiness NIST CSF, 800-171, GDPR, CCPA, PCI DSS, SOX 404 ITGCs ✦ Technical Control Engineering & Cloud Security AWS-native security architecture, cloud governance, and IAM Technical remediation, gap assessments, and continuous monitoring Translating complex regulatory requirements into scalable code and infrastructure specifications Protecting engineering velocity – securing systems without slowing product deployments ✦ Specialized Infrastructure & Email Security Advanced DNS, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC compliance and domain protection Email deliverability and security optimization (M365, Google Workspace, AWS Route53, Cloudflare) The Foundation This isn't theory; it is battle-tested operational reality backed by 13 global credentials across four domains: ✦ Strategic Security & Governance: CISSP, CISM, CRISC ✦ Audit & Assurance: CISA, CIA, ISO 27001 / 27701 / 20000 Lead Auditor ✦ Privacy & Data Protection: CIPM, CDPSE, CIPP/US ✦ AI & Emerging Tech: ISO 42001 Lead Auditor, CCSK Let’s Build My career has been defined by three distinct strategic chapters. The first was built as an external auditor and trusted advisor, driving high-impact compliance; the second, as a GRC leader maturing risk postures within global organizations; and the third, as a Founder dedicated to architecting frameworks that actually persist. I am building for velocity and engineering for readiness. If you are a leader hitting "compliance drag" that prevents growth, let’s talk. This mission – bringing my experience from both sides of the table to secure your cyberspace and harden the core – is the foundation of everything I do at Cyberspace Consulting. Are you ready for launch? 🚀 Chart your course here: cyberspacecore(dot)com ✦ Security Program takes Flight. Secure your cyberspace. Harden the core.

SKILLS SUMMARY Over 15 years' experience in information security engineering, Information Security Governance, Information Security Program Development, Information Risk Management, Security Incident Management, Forensic Analysis, Threat Hunting, Network Security, Application Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Devsecops, Database Security, Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Red Team Operation, Penetration testing and Vulnerability Management in Fintech, Technology and Financial sector.