TRUE NORTH CYBER SOLUTIONS

You don't need more tools. You need a plan.

Cybersecurity consulting for CISOs and security leaders who need an experienced partner — not another vendor.

The Problem

Most mid-sized organizations don't have a cybersecurity problem.

They have a cybersecurity leadership problem. The tools exist. The frameworks exist. What's missing is someone who can walk into your organization, understand what's actually broken and why, and build a plan that works in the real world — not just on paper. That's where True North Cyber Solutions comes in.

Security programs fail at mid-sized organizations for predictable
reasons. There's no one in the room with the experience to connect
technical risk to business consequence. The board has never had a real
security conversation. The risk register hasn't been touched since the
last audit. Compliance deadlines arrive before anyone has built the
program to meet them.

None of those are technology problems. They're leadership and planning problems — and they're exactly what True North Cyber Solutions is built to solve.

After nearly 30 years in federal cybersecurity and the private sector, I built True North to help the CISOs nobody builds playbooks for — the ones figuring it out without a team of forty.

- R. Dwayne Tanner

1

The New CISO

You inherited a security program that's more documentation theater than actual protection. You need to understand what's real, what's missing, and how to build a plan before your first board briefing.

2

The Security Manager

You got promoted because you knew the most about IT. Now you're responsible for compliance, risk, and a board that has never had a real security conversation. You need an experienced sounding board.

3

Under Compliance Pressure

A compliance deadline is approaching. An audit is coming. A security gap just became visible. You need experienced help fast — not a six-month engagement you can't afford.

What Makes True North Different

Nearly 30 years. Six federal agencies, countless private businesses. One point of view.

Science agencies. Military. Agriculture. Law enforcement. Small business. Healthcare. Defense. That breadth means I've seen how security works and I’ve seen how security fails, All across completely different organizational cultures, risk profiles, and resource levels.

Now I bring that experience to mid-sized organizations in the private sector. I don't sell tools. I don't have a preferred vendor. My only interest is building you a security program that actually protects your business.

Remote-only engagements — no travel costs, no on-site disruption

Plain-spoken communication — no jargon, no vendor pitches

Framework-aligned work — NIST CSF, RMF, CMMC, SOC 2, HIPAA

DoD and federal compliance expertise brought to the private sector

30

Years of Cybersecurity Experience

6

Federal Agency Environments

100%

Remote Engagements - Nationwise

0

Vendor Partnerships or Referral Fees

How Can We Help?

Practical cybersecurity services for organizations that need real results.

Security Program Assessment

Understand where you actually stand — not where your documentation says you stand. A structured review of your current posture, gaps, and priorities with a clear written findings report.

Risk Assessment and Roadmap

A clear picture of your most significant exposures and a practical, sequenced plan for addressing them. Built for your organization — not a generic framework checklist.

Fractional CISO Services

Ongoing security leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. Monthly engagement tailored to your organization's size, risk profile, and compliance requirements.

Compliance Readiness

SOC 2, NIST CSF, CMMC, HIPAA — practical preparation that gets you ready for audits without a six-month engagement you can't afford or justify.

Board and Executive Briefing Support

Help preparing and delivering security briefings that speak the language of business risk — not technical jargon — and earn the trust of your leadership team.

Incident Response Planning

A realistic, tested incident response plan your team can actually execute. Includes a facilitated tabletop exercise so your people know what to do before something happens.

Not sure which service fits your situation? A discovery call is the right first step. We'll figure out exactly what you need — and what you don't.

Schedule a Free Discovery Call

Free Resources

Practical tools for security leaders — no strings attached.

Before you hire anyone, start here. The True North resource library includes playbooks, checklists, and guides built specifically for CISOs and security managers at mid-sized organizations

Free Playbook