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Cybersecurity Expert Helping Companies Establish Robust Security Postures. Cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of experience securing critical systems and data for global corporations. Helped clients improve security compliance scores by 95% and reduce incidents by 75%. Passionate about making cybersecurity understandable and developing resilient security strategies Security audits and risk assessments ($150/hr) I evaluate your infrastructure, policies, and procedures to identify vulnerabilities and provide a risk-rated report with remediation recommendations. Compliance consulting for regulations like HIPAA, PCI DSS, etc. ($200/hr) I ensure your security controls, processes, and governance meet industry compliance standards through gap assessments, audits, and ongoing advisory. Incident response and forensic analysis ($250/hr) I contain breaches, investigate compromised systems, preserve evidence, and provide reporting to understand impact and prevent future incidents. Cloud security reviews and best practices ($175/hr) I assess your cloud architecture, configurations, and controls to identify risks, optimize security posture, and apply cloud-native protections. Security awareness training ($150/hr) I develop engaging training customized to your organization to educate staff on cybersecurity best practices and threats through interactive modules. Virtual CISO services ($300/hr) I act as your outsourced CISO to provide ongoing strategy, leadership, and expertise to build a resilient cybersecurity program. Cybersecurity program development ($250/hr) I partner with you to build a cybersecurity program from the ground up, including policies, controls, technologies, training, and governance. Let me know if you need any clarification or have additional questions! I look forward to working with you and your team! Thank you! Sam Sawalhi