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Hector-Yadiel Hernandez

Fractional CISO | I help organizations leverage technology to transform data and security into competitive advantage | Enterprise Risk Management | R&D | IA | Zero Trust |18+ Years Securing Startup, Enterprise, and Government Clients

Jurisdiction

United States

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Fractional / Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
2022 - Present

Elite cybersecurity consulting firm specializes in fractional CISO services, federal compliance, and security transformation for startups, enterprise organizations, and government contractors. • Delivered fractional CISO services to 25+ clients generating $2.5M+ annual revenue with 95% client retention and strong referral-based growth • Reduced security incidents by 40% average across client portfolio through security program implementation, threat monitoring, and incident response capabilities • Developed and operationalized governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) practices aligning security, privacy, and business objectives driving accountability, regulatory readiness, and measurable risk reduction across defense, aerospace, healthcare, and technology industries, achieving seven enterprise certifications. • Architected zero-trust security frameworks for 15+ cloud migrations (AWS/Azure), reducing attack surface by 60% while improving operational efficiency • Conducted M&A security due diligence for 8 transactions valued at $200M+, identifying $15M+ in security liabilities and remediation costs

IT Engineering Services & Innovation Program Manager
2018 - 2023

Executive managing $25M IT modernization portfolio with enterprise-wide cybersecurity transformation across 12 Treasury bureaus. • Directed enterprise cybersecurity modernization across 12 Treasury bureaus, reducing security incidents by 33% and achieving 99.97% uptime for mission-critical financial systems • Managed 29 concurrent security and IT projects with $25M annual budget, achieving zero cost overruns over 3 consecutive fiscal years • Established enterprise risk management framework reducing Treasury-wide cyber risk exposure by 42% and ensuring FISMA, NIST 800-53, and OMB compliance

Principal Cybersecurity Architect | Virtual CISO
2022 - 2024

Strategic fractional CISO services for Enterprise clients in healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing sectors. • Delivered cybersecurity strategy, roadmap development, and program optimization services to 50+ enterprise organizations, achieving a 40% reduction in security incidents through advanced threat detection, vulnerability management, and security awareness initiatives. • Architected zero-trust security models for cloud and hybrid environments, saving clients average $2.3M annually in potential breach costs and enabling secure remote work for 10,000+ employees

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (DCISO)
2018 - 2018

Senior cybersecurity leader managing global security operations protecting 50,000+ users across 100+ installations worldwide. • Commanded global cybersecurity operations for 50,000+ users across 100+ installations, reducing security incidents by 33% and achieving 99.97% network uptime • Managed $15M cybersecurity budget and 150+ security personnel, responding to 500+ annual security incidents including APTs and nation-state actors • Established enterprise security architecture aligned with DoD RMF, NIST 800-53, and DoDI 8500-series requirements

Education

Masters of Cybersecurity and Information AssuranceWestern Governors University
2021

Certification

Total Certifications1

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - Active • Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) – Active • CyberAB Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Registered Practitioner - Innactive • IBM Champion 2024 (Security, Cloud, AI/ML, Enterprise Architecture)

Skills

Core skills10
Languages2

Skills

Strategic Cybersecurity Leadership
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
Zero Trust Architecture Design
Incident Response & Crisis Management
Executive & Board-Level Communication
Security Program Development & Maturity
Third-Party & Supply Chain Risk Manageme
M&A Cybersecurity Due Diligence
Security Team Development
ROI Driven Budget Optimization

Languages

English
Spanish

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