Know Where You Stand.
Know What To Do Next.

We help organizations understand cybersecurity risks, prioritize what matters most, and build stronger security programs with practical guidance from experienced cybersecurity leaders.

✔ Cybersecurity Risk Assessments

✔ Virtual CISO (vCISO)

✔ Security Strategy & Roadmaps

✔ AI Governance & Emerging Technology Guidance

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Practical Cybersecurity Services.
Real-World Results.

Every organization faces unique cybersecurity challenges. We help you understand your risks, prioritize improvements, and strengthen your security program.

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Cybersecurity Assessments

Understand your current security posture. Identify your biggest cybersecurity risks and know what to fix first.

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Virtual CISO Services

Executive cybersecurity leadership when you need it. Get experienced security leadership without hiring a full-time CISO.

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Security Strategy & Roadmaps

Turn cybersecurity into a business advantage. Build a practical security roadmap aligned with your business goals.

Build Your Roadmap

Why Organizations Choose CPS

Practical cybersecurity guidance from experienced security leaders.

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Real-World Experience

Enterprise security experience protecting complex environments.

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Clear, prioritized actions your organization can realistically implement.

Practical Recommendations

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Vendor-Neutral Guidance

Recommendations based on your business needs—not product sales.

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We help leadership understand cybersecurity risks and make informed decisions.

Executive Partnership

Organizations We Serve

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Education

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Healthcare

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Financial Services

Small Businesses

Nonprofits

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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

From discovery to results, our process is simple, collaborative, and focused on your business.

Our Process

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1. Discover

Learn about your business, goals, and security challenges.

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2. Assess

Assess your environment and identify security risks.

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3. Prioritize

Receive executive summary and prioritized recommendations.

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4. Roadmap

Build a practical roadmap aligned with your business goals.

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5. Support

Continue improving through ongoing vCISO leadership and guidance.

Ready to Improve Your Security?

Whether you need a one-time assessment or ongoing security leadership, we'll help you understand your risks, prioritize improvements, and build a practical path forward.

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Start with a free discovery conversation to see if we're a good fit.

Our Advisors

Work directly with experienced cybersecurity leaders. Every engagement is personally led by our founders, giving your organization direct access to senior expertise from day one.

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John Hoyt

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Co-Founder | Principal Advisor

John has spent more than 25 years building and leading enterprise cybersecurity programs, helping organizations reduce risk through practical executive leadership and strategic decision-making.

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Steve Higareda

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer

Steve helps organizations align cybersecurity with business goals through practical strategy, operational leadership, and executive guidance that deliver measurable results.

Co-Founder | Principal Advisor

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Why Organizations Trust CPS

Leadership

  • Active CISO & Deputy CISO

  • Executive Risk Management

Technical Expertise

  • Cloud & Infrastructure Security

  • Security Strategy & Governance

Experience

  • 40+ Years Combined

  • Enterprise Security Leadership

Modern Focus

  • AI Governance & Security

  • Security Program Development

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We work with small and mid-sized businesses, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, manufacturers, educational institutions, and growing companies that want practical cybersecurity guidance. Whether you're building a security program or improving an existing one, we tailor our recommendations to your organization's goals and resources.

  • Our core services include:

    • Cybersecurity Risk Assessments

    • Virtual CISO (vCISO) Services

    • Security Strategy & Roadmaps

    Every engagement is designed to help organizations understand their risks, prioritize improvements, and strengthen their overall security posture.

  • Most assessments are completed within 2–4 weeks, depending on the size and complexity of your organization. We'll provide a clear timeline during your discovery call.

  • Yes. We can help prioritize improvements, guide implementation, and provide ongoing strategic leadership through our Virtual CISO services. Our goal is to help organizations make steady, measurable progress—not just deliver a report.

  • No. CPS is vendor-neutral. Our recommendations are based on what is best for your organization—not on selling software, hardware, or managed services.

  • Our recommendations are informed by industry-recognized frameworks such as the CIS Critical Security Controls and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). We adapt our guidance to your organization's size, industry, and business objectives.

  • Your free 30-minute discovery call is an opportunity for us to learn about your organization, understand your cybersecurity goals and challenges, answer your questions, and determine whether CPS is the right fit. There is no obligation or sales pressure.

  • Every organization is different, so pricing depends on the scope of work and your specific needs. During the discovery call, we'll discuss your goals and provide a transparent estimate before any work begins.

  • Simply schedule a free discovery call through our contact page. We'll discuss your current environment, understand your priorities, and recommend the best path forward for your organization.

  • CPS provides direct access to experienced cybersecurity executives—not junior consultants. Every engagement is led by professionals who actively build, operate, and improve enterprise security programs. Our focus is on practical, business-aligned guidance that organizations can realistically implement.

Contact Us

Let's start with a conversation

Every organization is different. In a free 30-minute discovery call, we'll learn about your environment, answer your questions, and discuss practical ways CPS can help improve your cybersecurity.

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  • Learn about your organization

  • Understand your biggest security concerns

  • Answer your cybersecurity questions

  • Discuss whether CPS is the right fit

  • Recommend practical next steps

During the call, we'll:

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