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Elastos Chimwanda is a Virtual CISO (vCISO), Enterprise Security Architect & Cybersecurity, Cloud Security and AI Security Advisor, helping enterprises navigate AI adoption, cloud transformation, and compliance within unified, scalable security and governance architectures. By integrating governance, risk, compliance, and operational security, he enables enterprises to reduce complexity, accelerate audit readiness, and build resilience. His professional background combines hands-on enterprise security architecture with international framework development. As an Author and Lead Content Developer for ISACA Global, he has authored several of the foundational manuals and audit programs utilized globally by technology risk and cybersecurity professionals, including the Official CISA Review Manual (28th Edition), the Cybersecurity Audit Study Guide (2nd Edition) , and the Biometrics Audit Program (2nd Edition). He specialises in designing and operationalising integrated security and IT transformation programs across: • vCISO Advisory: Board-level risk reporting, security strategy, policy development, and roadmap execution. • Enterprise Security Architecture: Security architecture design aligned to enterprise frameworks, control rationalization, and modern security transformation. • Cloud Security Architecture: AWS, Azure, GCP, hybrid, and cloud-native security design and governance. • Security & Compliance Transformation: ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI DSS. • AI Governance & Security: EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO/IEC 42001 alignment. Backed by an MBA and globally recognized credentials including CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, CISA, ITIL and ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager, he combines executive leadership, enterprise architecture thinking, and risk-based cybersecurity expertise to help enterprises securely scale digital transformation.

Stop letting compliance block your enterprise sales deals. You have built a great product, but your biggest prospects enterprises, healthcare providers, and banks won't sign the contract until they see your ISO 27001 certificate or SOC 2 Type II report. You don't need a checklist or a template library. You need a strategic partner who can fast-track your audit readiness so you can focus on closing deals. I am a Fractional CISO and Lead Auditor specializing in turning compliance into a competitive advantage for high-growth startups and established enterprises. I don't just "write policies"; I architect the security infrastructure that builds trust with your customers. 🚀 THE "AUDIT-READY" BLUEPRINT I integrate seamlessly with your team (Slack/Teams) to deliver: SOC 2 & ISO 27001 Readiness: From Gap Analysis to Final Audit in 12-16 weeks. Automated Compliance (Vanta/Drata): I configure your Vanta, Drata, or Secureframe instance to automate 80% of evidence collection, saving your engineers hundreds of hours. AI Governance (ISO 42001): Future-proof your AI products against the EU AI Act and NIST AI RMF. Vendor Risk Management: I handle those 100-question security questionnaires from your clients so you don't have to. 🏆 WHY CLIENTS HIRE ME 100% Audit Pass Rate: I have guided 50+ companies through successful external audits. Commercial Focus: I prioritize controls that unblock revenue without slowing down your dev team. Certified Expert: Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, 27001, 14001, 45001. 🛠 TECH STACK Governance: Vanta, Drata, Sprinto, Secureframe. Cloud: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud (GCP). Frameworks: ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type I & II, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 42001 (AI). 🗣 WHAT CLIENTS SAY "Heena didn't just get us certified; she helped us close a $2M deal with a Fortune 500 bank by handling the security diligence personally." — CEO, FinTech Series B Next Step: If you have an audit deadline approaching or a sales deal stuck in security review, click the "Invite" button. Let's get you audit-ready.

𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐯𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥, 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞. As a 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐩𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟏𝟎+ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, I have successfully delivered cybersecurity, compliance, risk assessment, security architecture, infrastructure security, and penetration testing projects for startups, SMBs, and growing organizations across multiple industries. My approach combines technical execution with security best practices to help clients reduce risk, protect critical assets, and build secure environments that support business growth. 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞—𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲. 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: ✔ Information Security & Cybersecurity Management ✔ Security Architecture & Security Engineering ✔ Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment ✔ Security Assessment, Testing & Remediation ✔ Risk Assessments & Information Security Audits ✔ Cloud Security & Infrastructure Security ✔ Network Security, Network Engineering & Hardening ✔ System Administration & Infrastructure Management ✔ User Identity Management & Access Control ✔ Incident Response Readiness & Threat Mitigation ✔ DevOps Engineering & Security Best Practices ✔ Security Policies, Procedures & Documentation ✔ OSINT & Digital Forensics 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬: ✔ ISO 27001 ✔ SOC 2 ✔ PCI DSS ✔ NIST Cybersecurity Framework ✔ HIPAA ✔ GDPR ✔ CMMC 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞: ✔ 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐔𝐩𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 ✔ Hands-on technical expertise with end-to-end project ownership ✔ Strong experience across cybersecurity, compliance, infrastructure, and security operations ✔ Practical, business-focused security solutions rather than generic recommendations ✔ Clear communication, reliability, and commitment to quality Whether you need penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, security architecture, compliance implementation, cloud security, network security, system administration, risk assessments, infrastructure hardening, or end-to-end cybersecurity support, I can help deliver secure, practical, and scalable solutions tailored to your requirements. 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

MSPs & MSSPs: Stop losing enterprise deals to compliance gaps or complex migrations. As your white-label Tier 3 Architect, I build Zero Trust environments that scale securely. You keep the brand; I deliver the expertise. Behind the scenes, I architect secure, automated Microsoft Cloud environments across Azure, M365, Intune, and Defender XDR. The result: predictable, compliant projects that protect your margins and help you win larger enterprise contracts. 📊 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 🏆 Win Enterprise Deals: Qualify for larger RFPs with Tier 3 Microsoft Architecture expertise. 💰 Protect Profit Margins: Deliver complex projects without fixed headcount costs. 🛡️ Ensure Audit Compliance: Pass SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, NIST, and CMMC 2.0 inspections. ⚡ Eliminate Operational Risk: Execute migrations with zero downtime and validated rollback plans. 🚀 Automate Engineering Scale: Handle more endpoints with standardized, automated workflows. ⭐ 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁 ✦ Top Rated Plus • 100% Job Success Score • 6,832+ Hours Worked ✦ 18+ years delivering Microsoft on-premises, cloud, security, and compliance projects ✦ 30+ Microsoft certifications (Azure, M365, Security, Modern Workplace) ✦ $5.7M+ enterprise Microsoft project portfolio delivered ✦ 185K+ identities migrated to Microsoft Entra ID ✦ 170K+ mailboxes migrated to Exchange Online ✦ 67K+ endpoints deployed & secured with Microsoft Intune ✦ 307+ Microsoft cloud, infrastructure, & security engagements delivered ✦ Expertise in SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, CMMC 2.0, NIST CSF, & CIS Controls ✦ MSP Tools: ConnectWise, Datto, HaloPSA, NinjaOne, Kaseya, IT Glue, BitTitan ⚙️ 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 ☁️ Cloud: Azure, M365, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive 🔐 Identity: Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, MFA, Passwordless 📱 Endpoints: Intune, Autopilot, MDM/MAM, Defender for Endpoint 🛡️ SecOps: Sentinel (SIEM), Defender XDR, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps 📋 Compliance: SOC 2, HIPAA, CMMC 2.0, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, Secure Score 🏗️ Infrastructure: Active Directory, Hybrid Identity, Windows Server, Hyper-V, Windows Cluster ⚡ Automation: PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, Azure Automation, Logic Apps, SOAR 🔌 Ecosystem: NinjaOne, Datto, ConnectWise, Kaseya, HaloPSA, ITGlue, BitTitan 📂 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 🏢 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁: 2,200-seat Healthcare MSP 🎯 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: Zero Trust uplift, device standardization, and audit readiness under tight deadlines. ⚙️ 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Full Microsoft Intune deployment, Microsoft Sentinel SIEM onboarding, Defender XDR integration, and Microsoft Entra ID governance across 10,294 Windows, iOS, and Android devices. 📈 Outcomes: ✅ 100% alignment with NIST CSF and HIPAA requirements ⏱️ Delivered 17 weeks ahead of schedule 🛡️ Reduced security risk with audit-ready documentation 💰 Optimized cloud costs across the Microsoft environment 🏆 Enabled the client to secure a $1.2M enterprise contract 🏅 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ☁️ Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert | Azure Administrator Associate | Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator Associate 💻 Specialty Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty | MCSE: Cloud Platform & Infrastructure 🛡️ Compliance Certified: Microsoft's Ethics and Integrity Training | Anti-Corruption Training for Microsoft Partners 📈 Azure Sales Certified: Azure SMART Seller | Azure Sales STAR 💬 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 "MD delivered a rapid, NIST-aligned security uplift across Microsoft 365 and Azure, deploying EDR/XDR and securing 7,187 Windows, 1,130 iOS, and 1,977 Android devices while maintaining compliance, optimizing cloud costs, and reducing risk under tight deadlines." — A. Amin | Director of Engineering | GuruSquad | USA Result: 10,294 devices standardized — audit readiness achieved — enterprise contract secured. 🤝 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 You’re an MSP or MSSP managing 500+ users, 1,000+ endpoints, or multi-tenant environments — and you’re ready to: 🏆 Win larger enterprise contracts with Microsoft cloud and security expertise. ⚡ Deliver complex migrations with minimal downtime and audit-ready execution. 🚀 Scale your practice with white-label Tier 3 Microsoft expertise under your brand.

I am an accomplished risk management professional with extensive experience managing Third Party risk management (TPRM) from onboarding to offboarding of all vendors, Vendor risk management covering Cyber Security, Data Privacy and Information security, Risk management, Risk assessment, Designing TPRM framework, Third Party, Risk Assurance, Contract Review/Due Diligence, Procurement Governance/Assurance Review, Project Management, Stakeholder management, My expertise spans across designing and implementing comprehensive TPRM frameworks, overseeing risk assessments, and managing vendor-related activities. Core Competencies: a) Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM): I lead and oversee the entire risk assessment and due diligence process for third-party vendors. This includes managing the onboarding processes and checklists to ensure thorough risk evaluations. I design and implement detailed TPRM project plans, outlining tasks, timelines, and milestones to ensure effective risk management. b) Vendor and Contract Management: My role involves handling contract management processes for hardware and software, including new contracts, amendments, and renewals. I coordinate with external vendors, internal stakeholders, and legal teams to ensure timely contract execution and issue resolution. c) Stakeholder Engagement: I engage with key stakeholders from various departments and external vendors to ensure smooth communication and collaboration throughout the risk management process. I manage expectations and provide direction on risk assessments and non-compliance issues. d) Risk Assessment and Audits: I conduct comprehensive risk assessments and audits focusing on people, processes, and technology. My work includes identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and providing recommendations for enhancing policies and standards. e) Reporting and Process Improvement: I create regular reports on the status of third-party assessments, highlighting roadblocks and key issues to management and stakeholders. I have successfully implemented process improvements, such as transitioning quarterly scorecard activities from manual processes to Google Forms to minimize errors and enhance efficiency. f) Team Leadership and Development: I lead and develop teams of TPRM specialists and consultants, providing knowledge sharing, training, and motivation. I manage projects, stakeholder presentations, and client relationships to drive successful outcomes.

I'm Aleksandar Janushev a Top Rated IT Operations & Support Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting end users, managing cloud infrastructure, and keeping businesses running smoothly. My background includes working at enterprise-level companies (Seavus / Avenga , Qinshift , Scotch & Soda B.V , Deutsche Glasfaser , Sunrise.) where I was responsible for mission-critical IT systems 🎧 Helpdesk & End-User Support — Tier 1 / Tier 2 / Tier 3 technical support for Windows environments — Remote troubleshooting, diagnosis & resolution (hardware + software) — Laptop/desktop setup, configuration & performance optimization — Fast response time with clear, jargon-free communication — Service Now deployments ☁️ Microsoft 365 & Cloud Administration — Full Microsoft 365 / Office 365 tenant administration & architecture — Azure AD / Entra ID, hybrid identity & cloud integration — Tenant-to-tenant & on-premise to cloud migrations — Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint & license management 🔒 Security & Endpoint Management — Microsoft Intune device deployment & management — Microsoft Defender implementation & security hardening — Conditional Access, compliance policies & risk mitigation — DNS, MX, SPF, DKIM & DMARC configuration 🖥️ Infrastructure & Systems — Windows Server & Active Directory (on-prem & hybrid) — VPN & network connectivity support — Infrastructure design, monitoring & incident resolution — Technical documentation & process improvement 📧 Email & Collaboration — Google Workspace → Microsoft 365 migrations (zero data loss) — Mail flow configuration & advanced troubleshooting — Domain management & optimization I hold a Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert certification and a Computer Science degree from International Slavic University. I'm fluent in English and respond within hours — not days. Whether you need someone to jump on an urgent issue, manage your M365 environment ongoing, or migrate your entire organization to the cloud — I've done it, and I'll do it right. Let's solve your IT problems today.