I help Series A-C startups build security programs that enable growth, not hinder it. After 5+ years as CISO at a healthcare startup maintaining HITRUST certification and 20+ years scaling from startup to Fortune 500, I decided to help other companies navigate the same challenges.

Why Startups Choose Me:
I understand your constraints because I've lived them. Real startup CISO experience means practical solutions that work within your budget and timeline—not academic frameworks that sound good in theory but fail in practice.
What I Specialize In:
Fractional CISO Services - Enterprise-level security leadership at startup-friendly pricing
HITRUST Implementation - Complete certification in 6-18 months with first-time success rates
AI Security & Governance - I pioneered AI security frameworks for healthcare ML applications
Cloud Security Architecture - AWS/Azure/GCP expertise I've scaled from startup to 400+ global sites
Series A/B Security Readiness - SOC 2 and investor-ready posture in 60-90 days

Business Impact I've Delivered:

Reduced enterprise sales cycles by 30 days through security excellence
Enabled successful startup exit through scalable security architecture
Partnered with Fortune 50 healthcare companies on AI governance alignment
Built security programs that became revenue drivers, not cost centers

What Makes Me Different:
Most security consultants have never been startup CISOs. I have. I've built security programs from zero while managing tight budgets, aggressive growth timelines, and investor due diligence. I've maintained HITRUST certification for 5+ consecutive years while enabling AI innovation in regulated environments.

I'm Perfect for:
Healthcare & AI startups needing HITRUST or regulatory compliance
Series A/B companies preparing for investor due diligence
Growing companies needing security leadership without full-time CISO cost
Organizations adopting AI/ML technologies safely and responsibly

Free Consultation Available

Mark Wochos Consulting

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