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Development & IT Consultation with Luciana O.

5.0 · 95 reviews

Development & IT Consultation with Luciana O.

5.0 · 95 reviews

I provide practical, no-nonsense guidance for professionals and recent graduates looking to get into cybersecurity—no fluff, just straightforward advice to help you build skills and hopefully get hired.

I can help answer the following questions (and more):

Which cybersecurity domains offer the best job opportunities, and where should I focus my efforts?
How do I transition from my current role into a cybersecurity role?
How do I get my first cybersecurity job with no experience?
What cybersecurity roles should I focus on based on my background?
Which cybersecurity certifications should I get first?
Is a cybersecurity degree worth the time and cost, or are there better alternatives?
How do I get hands-on experience before landing a job?
What should I expect from a cybersecurity job interview?
What are the best cybersecurity learning resources (labs, courses, projects)?
Get personalized advice on:
Cybersecurity & Data Protection cybersecurity mentoring cybersecurity career coaching cybersecurity mentorship cybersecurity career advise cybersecurity guidance

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About Luciana

Luciana O.Status: Offline
Cyber Security Expert Consultant
100% Job Success
5.0  (95 reviews)
Boerne, United States - 2:07 pm local time
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.

What to expect

Schedule the consultation
Choose from the freelancer’s available days and times.
Get advice for your custom needs
Share details about your project and what you want to talk about. The freelancer will review and reach out if they have questions.
Join the Zoom meeting
1-on-1 meeting with the freelancer to discuss your needs and project.
Approve the work
The freelancer will finish up the documents you asked for and send them to you for approval:
    Before the consultation

    Here’s what Luciana will need to know before you meet

    1. What challenges are you facing getting into cybersecurity?
    2. Do you know the specific cybersecurity roles you are interested in?
    3. Are you looking for guidance on certifications, hands-on skills, resume building, or job search strategies?
    4. Do you have any prior experience in IT or security, or are you starting from scratch?

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    Jamey K.
    5.0
    Feb 18, 2025
    Luciana is very knowledgeable in cybersecurity, and it was a pleasure chatting with her.