✓ Mid‑market to PE‑backed organizations

Fractional CIO/CISO leadership that turns cyber risk into business results

GRC Partners helps boards and executives align security, compliance, and technology modernization—so you can grow with confidence, pass audits without drama, and stay resilient under pressure.

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Signature Method
GRC 90‑Day Value Plan
  1. Weeks 1–2: Assessment & quick wins (identity, endpoints, backups, MFA)
  2. Weeks 3–6: Control design mapped to NIST/ISO; audit evidence automation
  3. Weeks 7–12: Program OKRs, board reporting, tabletop exercises, roadmap

Outcome: audit‑ready controls, measurable risk reduction, and a clear path to scale.

Services

Pragmatic, audit‑ready solutions that move the business forward. Engagements range from advisory sprints to fractional leadership.

Cyber Governance & Board Advisory

Briefings, risk appetite alignment, board-ready metrics, and oversight structures that meet regulatory and investor expectations.

  • Risk appetite & policy frameworks
  • Board/committee reporting cadence
  • Program maturity roadmaps (NIST/ISO)

GRC & Compliance Operations

Right-size controls to satisfy PCI-DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, HITRUST—without slowing the business.

  • Control design & implementation
  • Audit prep & evidence automation
  • Privacy & data lifecycle governance

Security Architecture & Resilience

Harden identity, cloud, and data flows. Build incident-ready playbooks with measurable recovery objectives.

  • Zero Trust & identity controls
  • Cloud & data protection patterns
  • IR tabletop & business continuity

Fractional CIO/CISO Leadership

Hands-on executive capacity to steer programs, vendors, roadmaps, and hiring while transferring knowledge to your team.

  • Program leadership & OKRs
  • Vendor selection & RFPs
  • Budgeting & staffing models

Transformation & ERP/CRM Risk

Secure-by-design delivery for NetSuite, data unification, and modernization with clear controls and change governance.

  • Secure SDLC & change control
  • Segregation of duties (SoD)
  • Cutover/rollback assurance

M&A Cyber Risk & Integration

Pre-close diligence and post-close integration plans to protect value creation and accelerate Day‑1 readiness.

  • Technical/operational diligence
  • Remediation & TSA minimization
  • Playbooks for 30/60/90 days

Industries Served

Deep experience where operational resilience and compliance rigor matter most.

Manufacturing & Apparel
Telecom/Utility Construction
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Payments & Loyalty/Rewards
Private Equity Portfolios
Mid‑Market SaaS & Services

Credentials & Frameworks

Certifications & Background

✓ CISM · ISACA ✓ ITIL · Service Management ✓ Six Sigma · Process Excellence ✓ COMSEC · USAF Tactical Communications

Led enterprise IT and cybersecurity programs across manufacturing/apparel, payments/loyalty, and telecom construction. Former USAF tactical communications leadership. Built and matured programs through PCI‑DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, and HITRUST compliance.

Regulatory & Control Frameworks

PCI‑DSS SSAE18 / SOC 2 HIPAA HITRUST NIST CSF ISO 27001
  • Audit‑ready evidence management and assessor coordination
  • Data protection: classification, retention, encryption/tokenization
  • Business continuity & incident response (with executive tabletops)

Board‑Level Clarity

Translate cyber risk into business terms with crisp metrics tied to enterprise goals and EBITDA.

Right‑Sized Controls

Pragmatic, audit‑ready controls that fit the way you operate—no shelfware, no bureaucracy.

Operator Mindset

Years leading IT, security, and transformation programs—hands‑on execution, not just advice.

Speed to Value

90‑day roadmaps with hard milestones, measurable outcomes, and rapid knowledge transfer.

How We Work

Phase 1

Assess

Rapid discovery of current posture, crown‑jewel processes, and control gaps with prioritized quick wins.

Phase 2

Align

Map controls to frameworks, define OKRs, and align reporting to board/exec expectations.

Phase 3

Accelerate

Execute the 90‑day plan; establish operating cadence, training, and handoff for sustainable results.

Selected Case Studies

Outcome‑first engagements with measurable impact.

GP

Global Apparel Brand (PE‑backed)

  • Designed NIST‑aligned program; SOC 2 readiness in 120 days
  • Spearheaded NetSuite risk controls & SoD; reduced audit findings by 70%
  • Established incident playbooks; RTO < 4 hours for critical apps
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Telecom Construction Group

  • Consolidated identity & MFA; 35% cut in account takeover risk
  • Rolled out vendor risk framework; onboarded 25+ suppliers with standardized controls
  • Implemented change governance; zero Sev‑1 change‑related incidents over 9 months
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Payments & Loyalty Platform

  • PCI‑DSS remediation across 12 domains; passed ROC on first attempt
  • Data retention & tokenization program; 40% reduction in cardholder data footprint
  • Built IR and BCP; conducted cross‑functional tabletops with execs and board

Ready to de‑risk growth and pass audits—without slowing down?

Let’s align security, compliance, and technology transformation to your strategy. Most clients see meaningful risk reduction in the first 30 days.

Contact

Based in St. Louis, serving clients across the U.S.

✉️ hello@grcpartnersllc.com

📞 (314) 555‑1234

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📍 St. Louis, Missouri

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