Security Executive | vCISO & Trusted Advisor
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I’m a security executive and trusted advisor with 30+ years of experience helping organizations understand risk, strengthen their security programs, and make confident decisions. My work sits at the intersection of cybersecurity, communication, and leadership; translating complex technical issues into clear, business‑aligned guidance for executives, customers, and teams.
As Executive Director of SecurityStudio Academy, I lead the strategy, growth, and public presence of a program dedicated to developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. I’m passionate about clarity, education, and building defensible, practical security practices that organizations can actually use.
Across my roles as a vCISO, consultant, founder, and community leader, I’ve supported organizations through risk assessments, program development, compliance initiatives, and executive‑level advisory. I thrive in customer‑facing environments where trust, communication, and strategic alignment matter.
Certifications: CISSP, C|CISO, CISM, CDPSE, CEH, Security+, CvCISO, Microsoft AZ‑900 / MS‑900 / SC‑900
Community Leadership: President, ISACA San Diego; long‑time mentor with ISACA, EC‑Council, and Blue Lava
Thought Leadership: Speaker, educator, curriculum developer, and advocate for accessible, business‑aligned security
If you’re working to strengthen your security program or bring clarity to complex risk decisions, I’m always open to connecting.
I’m a security executive and trusted advisor with 30+ years of experience helping organizations understand risk, strengthen their security programs, and make confident decisions. My work sits at the intersection of cybersecurity, communication, and leadership; translating complex technical issues into clear, business‑aligned guidance for executives, customers, and teams.
As Executive Director of SecurityStudio Academy, I lead the strategy, growth, and public presence of a program dedicated to developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. I’m passionate about clarity, education, and building defensible, practical security practices that organizations can actually use.
Across my roles as a vCISO, consultant, founder, and community leader, I’ve supported organizations through risk assessments, program development, compliance initiatives, and executive‑level advisory. I thrive in customer‑facing environments where trust, communication, and strategic alignment matter.
Certifications: CISSP, C|CISO, CISM, CDPSE, CEH, Security+, CvCISO, Microsoft AZ‑900 / MS‑900 / SC‑900
Community Leadership: President, ISACA San Diego; long‑time mentor with ISACA, EC‑Council, and Blue Lava
Thought Leadership: Speaker, educator, curriculum developer, and advocate for accessible, business‑aligned security
