Sammy B.
Cloud Security | vCISO | SOC 2 & ISO 27001 Compliance Expert
I help organizations of all sizes build, mature, and manage their cloud security and compliance programs. With over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, I’ve led security initiatives for Fortune 100 companies like Warner Bros., EA Sports, Pfizer, State Farm Insurance, and Goldman Sachs. Today, I work with fast-growing SaaS companies, healthcare organizations, and mid-sized businesses to help secure their cloud environments and achieve compliance goals. My expertise includes: Cloud security architecture and hardening across AWS, Azure, and GCP SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance readiness Cloud risk assessments, gap analysis, and remediation planning Penetration testing and vulnerability management Security program development as a virtual CISO (vCISO) SIEM deployment, configuration, and log monitoring (Splunk, ELK, and cloud-native tools) Security policy and procedure development Incident response planning and tabletop exercises DevSecOps integration and CI/CD pipeline security Certifications include CISSP, CISA, GPEN, GMON, GCCC, CEH, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CHFI, CWSP, ITIL Foundation, and PMP. I focus on delivering practical, business-aligned security outcomes that reduce risk, meet audit requirements, and build trust with your customers and stakeholders. If you’re looking for help with cloud security, regulatory compliance, or security program leadership, let’s connect. Keywords: cloud security, AWS security, Azure security, GCP security, SOC 2 compliance, ISO 27001 consultant, virtual CISO, vCISO, cybersecurity risk assessment, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, penetration testing, vulnerability management, SIEM deployment, Splunk consultant, ELK Stack security, cloud compliance, HIPAA security, GDPR compliance, cloud incident response, DevSecOps, secure CI/CD, security policies and procedures, cloud security audit, remote security consultant, cloud penetration tester, security roadmap, cloud vulnerability assessment.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $99
Billed in all: $193,483$193k
$99 in the last 6 months
Across 51 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 37% in Penetration Testing
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