
As a leader of a growing business in a regulated industry, are you struggling to answer these critical questions? 🔹 "How do we stay secure and compliant without the budget for a full-time CISO?" 🔹 "Are we truly protected from the security risks introduced by our critical vendors and SaaS partners?" 🔹 "How do we build a strategic security roadmap instead of just buying more tools?" 🔹 "Who can translate technical risk into business impact for our board and leadership team?" If these challenges sound familiar, I can help. I provide fractional CISO (vCISO) and cybersecurity advisory services that give you the executive-level expertise you need, precisely when you need it, without the full-time overhead. My approach is pragmatic and business-focused. I partner with you to: ✅ Develop a Pragmatic Security Roadmap: We'll build a clear, actionable plan that aligns security initiatives with your specific business goals. ✅ Master Third-Party Risk: I'll help you create a robust vendor management program that provides visibility and assurance, protecting you from supply chain attacks. ✅ Achieve and Maintain Compliance: We'll navigate complex regulations and prepare you for audits, turning compliance from a burden into a business advantage. ✅ Provide Board-Level Guidance: I translate complex security topics into clear business terms, enabling informed decision-making for your leadership team. With over 30 years of experience, including leading security and governance for Fortune 500 enterprises, I bring enterprise-level expertise and tailor it to the unique needs and budget of growing businesses. If you're ready for a strategic approach to security that enables growth and builds trust, I invite you to send me a message or connect. Specialties: ▪️ Virtual CISO (vCISO) & Fractional CISO Services ▪️ Incident Response (IR) Planning & Readiness ▪️ Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) ▪️ Information Governance & eDiscovery ▪️ Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) ▪️ ITIL (IT Service Management) ▪️ Security Program Development & Strategy ▪️ Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR) ▪️ CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) Ready for a strategic approach to security? The next step is a brief, complimentary introductory call to discuss your goals. You can schedule directly on my calendar here: https://calendly.com/russell-russellnomer
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• www.linkedin.com/company/darkrockcybersecurity
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• www.linkedin.com/company/ascap
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• www.linkedin.com/company/brown-brown
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