Building trust through practical security and reliable systems.

The Five Nines brings security and reliability into the same conversation.

Five Nines Security & Reliability Advisory LLC

The Five Nines

Security and reliability belong together.

A secure system needs to work when it matters. A dependable system needs to protect what matters. The Five Nines is a consultancy built around that intersection.

I work with organizations in regulated environments, drawing on experience with SEC and FINRA requirements, HIPAA, and the HITRUST framework.

For smaller businesses, I help establish a practical security posture and a solid foundation for reliable growth. For larger enterprises, I help transform security programs and modernize the systems behind them, connecting risk, architecture, and operations to the needs of the business.

I work across the organization, from partnering with engineering teams on detailed architecture decisions to helping executives and boards understand their security posture, the risks that matter, and where to invest next.

Ways to work together

Start with the right questions.

vCISO & security leadership

Provide experienced security leadership without a full-time CISO engagement. Set direction, guide the security program, and help leadership prioritize risk and investment.

Security advisory

Assess security posture, establish practical foundations for growth, and guide the transformation of existing programs in regulated environments.

Architecture & engineering

Work directly with engineering teams on complex architecture, infrastructure, and systems decisions, turning security and reliability goals into practical designs.

Executive & board advisory

Explain the organization’s security posture in clear business terms, connecting technical realities to risk, priorities, and the decisions executives and boards need to make.

SOC 2 & ISO 27001 readiness

Assess readiness, identify control gaps, and help teams prepare the processes, evidence, and remediation plans needed for SOC 2 examinations and ISO 27001 certification audits.

Policies & standards

Develop practical security policies and standards that reflect how your organization operates, clarify responsibilities, and support regulatory and assurance requirements.

Cyber insurance advisory

Help evaluate cyber insurance policies, understand security requirements and coverage considerations, and prepare for applications and renewals in coordination with your broker and legal counsel.

A conversation is a good beginning

Let’s talk about what you’re building.

Tell me a little about your organization and what you need help with.