
Zero Drama Security
Straight-talking cybersecurity and privacy advisory.
Manifesto
Zero BS. No buzzwords. All clarity.
We strip away the jargon and give you practical, defensible cybersecurity.
No 80-page reports. No overpromising.
Just policies, assessments and guidance that make sense - and pass audits.
Our approach is simple.
1. We listen.
2. We assess.
3. We fix.
4. You breathe easier.
CISO In Your Pocket
Sometimes you don’t need a project. You need a clear, senior answer. And fast.
Enters 'CISO In Your Pocket'.
Senior security and privacy leadership.
Direct access. Slack or Microsoft Teams.
No meetings. No decks. No long engagements.
Just calm, practical guidance when decisions matter.
Pocket the CISO!
Services
Micro Gigs
Fast and focused. Quick wins for immediate clarity.
SOC 2 policy gap scan
IR playbook template
AWS CIS health check
30-min vCISO AMA
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Premium Projects
Become audit-ready. Short, high-impact engagements.
Privacy readiness check
Vendor risk mini-pack
Website data audit
Startup security kit
Hire on Upwork
Retainers & Advisory
Hands-on partnership for teams that need steady leadership.
CISO in Your Pocket
Security policy studio
Compliance kick-start (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, etc.)
vCISO retainer
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Team

Fred is a cybersecurity, privacy and technology risk leader with 20 years of experience. He helps companies get secure, compliant, and scalable. Without drama. He has led security, privacy and GRC programs across healthcare, fintech and consumer tech, including HIPAA, SOC 2 and product security. He previously advised organizations on ISO 27001, SOX and privacy frameworks at Big Four firms. Known for clear thinking, practical execution and cutting to the chase. Certified CISSP, CISA, CIPM, ISO 27001.
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