Cybersecurity, Privacy & Emerging Technology Advisory Services
Helping organizations strengthen cybersecurity, navigate privacy, manage AI and emerging technology risk, and build practical governance strategies through using a research-informed approach.
15+ Years of Experience
Federal • Private Sector/Commercial • Higher Education • Legal • Hospitality
Advisory focused on your outcomes
I help leadership teams reduce risk, meet compliance obligations, and enable growth. Engagements are tailored to your goals—pragmatic, measurable, and aligned to your culture.
Clients include organizations, universities, government agencies, law firms, and private businesses seeking an executive cybersecurity advisor who can translate complexity into action.
Approach
Listen. Analyze. Advise. Execute. I partner with stakeholders to clarify objectives, assess cybersecurity and governance risks, and deliver an action plan with timelines, ownership, and metrics. When specialized support is needed, I coordinate with trusted partners while remaining your single point of accountability.
Expertise and Results
15+ years across public, private, higher‑education, legal, and hospitality sectors. I design and mature security programs, improve information governance, and accelerate compliance, without unnecessary complexity.
Recent outcomes include strengthened organizational cybersecurity, streamlined policies, reduced audit findings, and clear executive reporting that informs decisions.
Who I Help
I partner with organizations seeking practical, executive-level guidance on cybersecurity, governance, privacy, research security, and emerging technology.
- Colleges and universities
- Research organizations
- Government agencies
- Law firms
- Small and mid-sized businesses
- Nonprofit organizations
- Technology companies
Typical Engagements
Representative consulting work includes:
- Cybersecurity program assessments
- Governance framework development
- AI governance strategy
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Security consulting
- Privacy and data governance
- Policy development
- Risk assessments
- Executive advisory
- Fractional security leadership
What You Can Expect
Practical recommendations
Executive-level communication
Confidentiality
Actionable deliverables
Collaborative approach
Long‑term strategic perspective
Practice Areas
Advisory organized into four practice areas. Each engagement is outcomes‑focused and right‑sized for your organization.
Cybersecurity & Risk
Strengthen organizational cybersecurity and reduce risk with a clear strategy and right‑sized controls.
- Cybersecurity strategy and roadmap
- Program and control assessments
- vCISO and executive reporting
Executive Advisory
Translate objectives into action and maintain alignment between leadership, risk, and technology.
- Executive advisory and BISO support
- Strategy assessment and prioritization
- Policy development and oversight
Research Security & Data Governance
Build privacy‑first practices and protect research integrity with balanced, practical governance.
- Privacy and data governance assessments
- Research security programs and controls
- Information governance frameworks
Emerging Technology & AI Governance
Adopt new technologies responsibly with research‑informed AI and emerging tech governance.
- AI governance and risk management
- Emerging technology policy and ethics
- Executive education and scenarios
Additional offerings (by referral)
- Career coaching and mentorship (select clients)
- Resume review and skills assessment
- Hospitality services consulting
- Domain portfolio advisory
Note: Legal support (eDiscovery, litigation support, expert witness) is available for select matters; inquiries considered case by case.
Thought Leadership
A library of articles, publications, presentations, and research insights is coming soon. Topics will include cybersecurity strategy, privacy governance, AI risk management, and technology policy - practical guidance designed for execs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of organizations do you work with?
I support colleges and universities, research organizations, government agencies, law firms, nonprofits, SMBs, and technology companies.
Do you provide remote consulting?
Yes. All engagements are delivered remotely with secure collaboration.
What does a typical engagement look like?
An initial discovery clarifies objectives and constraints, followed by an assessment and a practical plan with owners, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
Do you provide executive advisory services?
Yes. I offer ongoing executive advisory and fractional leadership support, including vCISO and BISO‑level guidance.
Can you review cybersecurity and governance policies?
Yes. I review, streamline, and help implement policies across cybersecurity, privacy, information governance, and research security.
How do engagements begin?
Start with a brief consultation to align on goals and scope. From there, we establish a plan, timeline, and clear deliverables.