Get executive-level cybersecurity leadership without the full-time cost—strategic vision and hands-on expertise to protect your mission, meet compliance, and drive results. Who This Is For: Organizations that need senior-level cybersecurity leadership and strategic direction without hiring a full-time executive. Ideal for defense contractors, regulated industries, or high-value enterprises preparing for CMMC, managing sensitive data, or modernizing security architecture. What’s Included (Retainer Engagement): Strategic Leadership & Oversight • Provide executive-level cybersecurity guidance aligned with business goals, risk appetite, and compliance requirements • Represent cybersecurity interests to boards, executive teams, and key stakeholders • Establish or refine governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) programs • Develop and maintain enterprise security strategy and roadmaps Operational & Technical Guidance • Oversee critical initiatives such as CMMC readiness, DFARS compliance, or cloud security transformations • Advise on architecture for classified and sensitive environments, including AI-enabled enterprise solutions • Review security tools, vendor contracts, and incident response capabilities • Support internal teams with technical decision-making and prioritization of security projects Risk & Compliance Management • Align security operations with frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP • Provide oversight for security audits, assessments, and third-party vendor management • Guide security policy development and enforcement • Ensure board and leadership reporting meets regulatory and fiduciary expectations Retainer Terms & Availability • Retainer includes 20 hours per month of dedicated CISO-level support (strategic and operational) • Hours can be allocated across leadership meetings, advisory calls, document reviews, vendor coordination, and project oversight • Additional hours available at the standard hourly rate if needed • All services delivered remotely unless otherwise agreed • Monthly retainer fee due at the start of each month; unused hours do not roll over Why Work With Me? With over two decades in cybersecurity leadership—including roles in classified DoD programs, high-compliance enterprise environments, and AI-enabled architectures—I bring a rare combination of strategic vision and hands-on technical fluency. My experience spans advising boards, leading compliance initiatives, and ensuring security is not just a checkbox, but a driver of mission success. Ready to Get Started? Bring senior security leadership to your organization on your terms—with a trusted advisor who can see both the big picture and the technical detail.