John C.

The Era of "Governance Cosplay" is over. I am a Value Architect and Trust Agent on a mission to move GRC beyond the performance of "checking boxes." In a world of increasing systemic complexity, I transform governance from a static reporting function into a dynamic discipline: Engineering a Hardened Core. As the Founder & Managing Principal of Cyberspace Consulting, I help founders and leadership teams navigate the digital cosmos with confidence. Rather than focusing on surface-level compliance, we build the architecture required to launch into new frontiers. We replace fragmented programs with the Cyberspace Core Framework – a high-integrity methodology that minimizes overhead, maximizes ROI, and enables you to land, expand, and retain customers. I am an independent, US-based cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance principal with deep technical expertise in cloud infrastructure and enterprise security frameworks. Having executed 300+ successful GRC engagements, audits, and enterprise implementations, I bridge the gap between executive leadership and technical engineering teams. I hold 13 global industry credentials across strategic security, audit/assurance, privacy, and emerging tech. When you hire my firm, you get my full, tenured dedication – no junior navigators, no outsourcing, and zero bureaucratic drag. I build compliance programs that integrate directly into your day-to-day operations and SDLC, enabling you to land, expand, and retain enterprise customers. My Approach: The Cyberspace Core Covenant Our mission: secure and optimize your Cyberspace – one person, process, and technology at a time. We operate under a strict code: ✦ Mission Success: Your mission is our mandate. I provide direct, high-level leadership. ✦ Galactic Excellence: We never settle for the baseline; we elevate your security posture beyond the horizon. ✦ Long-term Partners: We integrate into your crew, aligning our trajectory with your sustained growth. ✦ Zero Outsourcing: No junior navigators; you get my full, tenured dedication. EXPERTISE & CORE SERVICES: ✦ Strategy & Fractional vCISO Leadership Board-level reporting & maturity roadmaps Third-party risk management & sales enablement Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Incident Response architecture Security program assessment, policy engineering, and risk management ✦ Audit Readiness & Full-Lifecycle Framework Management SOC 2 (Type I / Type II) & SOC 1 / SOC 3 ISO 27001 / ISO 27701 / ISO 42001 (AI Governance) HIPAA / HITECH Security Risk Analysis & Readiness NIST CSF, 800-171, GDPR, CCPA, PCI DSS, SOX 404 ITGCs ✦ Technical Control Engineering & Cloud Security AWS-native security architecture, cloud governance, and IAM Technical remediation, gap assessments, and continuous monitoring Translating complex regulatory requirements into scalable code and infrastructure specifications Protecting engineering velocity – securing systems without slowing product deployments ✦ Specialized Infrastructure & Email Security Advanced DNS, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC compliance and domain protection Email deliverability and security optimization (M365, Google Workspace, AWS Route53, Cloudflare) The Foundation This isn't theory; it is battle-tested operational reality backed by 13 global credentials across four domains: ✦ Strategic Security & Governance: CISSP, CISM, CRISC ✦ Audit & Assurance: CISA, CIA, ISO 27001 / 27701 / 20000 Lead Auditor ✦ Privacy & Data Protection: CIPM, CDPSE, CIPP/US ✦ AI & Emerging Tech: ISO 42001 Lead Auditor, CCSK Let’s Build My career has been defined by three distinct strategic chapters. The first was built as an external auditor and trusted advisor, driving high-impact compliance; the second, as a GRC leader maturing risk postures within global organizations; and the third, as a Founder dedicated to architecting frameworks that actually persist. I am building for velocity and engineering for readiness. If you are a leader hitting "compliance drag" that prevents growth, let’s talk. This mission – bringing my experience from both sides of the table to secure your cyberspace and harden the core – is the foundation of everything I do at Cyberspace Consulting. Are you ready for launch? 🚀 Chart your course here: cyberspacecore(dot)com ✦ Security Program takes Flight. Secure your cyberspace. Harden the core.