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 Security & Governance
Know Where You Stand.
Know What To Do Next.
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.
Cybersecurity Assessments
Understand your current security posture. Identify your biggest cybersecurity risks and know what to fix first.
Virtual CISO Services
Executive cybersecurity leadership when you need it. Get experienced security leadership without hiring a full-time CISO.
Security Strategy & Roadmaps
Turn cybersecurity into a business advantage. Build a practical security roadmap aligned with your business goals.
Why Organizations Choose CPS
Practical cybersecurity guidance from experienced security leaders.
Enterprise security experience protecting complex environments.
Real-World Experience
Clear, prioritized actions your organization can realistically implement.
Practical Recommendations
Vendor-Neutral Guidance
Recommendations based on your business needs—not product sales.
Experience Across Industries
Higher Education
Healthcare
Financial Services
We help leadership understand cybersecurity risks and make informed decisions.
Executive Partnership
Enterprise
Cloud Security
Security Operations
Our Process
From discovery to results, our process is simple, collaborative, and focused on your business.
1. Discover
Learn about your business, goals, and security challenges.
2. Assess
Assess your environment and identify security risks.
3. Prioritize
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.
4. Roadmap
Receive executive summary and prioritized recommendations.
Build a practical roadmap aligned with your business goals.
5. Support
Continue improving through ongoing vCISO leadership and guidance.
Start with a free discovery conversation to see if we're a good fit.
Our Advisors
Work directly with experienced cybersecurity executives. Every engagement is personally led by our founders, giving your organization direct access to experienced cybersecurity executives from day one.
John Hoyt
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.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Co-Founder | Principal Consultant
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Steve Higareda
Steve helps organizations align cybersecurity with business goals through practical strategy, operational leadership, and executive guidance that deliver measurable results.
Co-Founder | Principal Consultant
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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No. CPS is vendor-neutral. Our recommendations are based on what is best for your organization—not on selling software, hardware, or managed services.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
During the call, we'll:
Learn about your organization
Understand your biggest security concerns
Answer your cybersecurity questions
Discuss whether CPS is the right fit
Recommend practicle next steps
