An Expert GRC Practitioner with an Agile Approach.
We have over 15 years resolving the most complex security and compliance challenges organizations face. Expert judgment — tailored methodologies.
Alfred Ayala is a cybersecurity and compliance strategist with over 15 years of experience advising financial institutions, aerospace, SaaS and technology companies on their most critical risk challenges.
His work spans the full spectrum of disciplines — from hands-on security architecture and threat modeling to board-level risk governance and regulatory compliance programs. He has led organizations through SOC 2 / CMMC certifications, ISO 27001 implementations, GDPR readiness programs, and the emerging frontier of AI governance.
Alfred's approach is built on the premise: security and compliance programs must align to business strategy for successful funding, and market good-will while dynamically protecting assets. Engagements are designed to produce outcomes that increase performance — while documenting good governance that satisfies auditors.
Regulatory Compliance
SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, CCPA, FCRA, AML
AI Governance
NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, Model Risk Management
Security Architecture
Zero Trust, Cloud Security, Threat Modeling
Enterprise Risk
COSO ERM, FAIR Quantification, Board Reporting
Incident Response
IR Planning, Tabletop Exercises, Crisis Management
Executive Advisory
CCO Advisory, Board Presentations, Risk Communication
Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager
Certified Information Security Manager
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer
GRC that Protects the Business
The best GRC - security program is one your organization lives. My role is to make the program as effective as possible — and ensure it's implemented successfully.
Context over compliance
Frameworks are starting points we use as tools to structure approach — not as absolutes of self-governance. They help document the roadmap to your destination.
Clarity over complexity
Risk needs to be communicated in terms that drive decisions. A board needs to understand the exposure to fund solutions. We make the business case!
Outcomes over outputs
A policy document that sits in a drive isn't a security control. We measure success by which processes are being done, and how changes are addressed — evolve with the mandates.
Ready to work together?
Let's start with a conversation about your most pressing risk challenges.