About TrustedCISO
Cybersecurity Leader | TrustedCISO Founder | Author
Debra Baker is the Founder and CEO of TrustedCISO, a cybersecurity consulting firm that provides expert-led virtual CISO (vCISO) services, strategic advisory, and compliance readiness for today’s most critical security frameworks—including SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, StateRAMP, HIPAA, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
With over 30 years of experience, Debra is a certified CISSP and CCSP who blends deep technical knowledge with executive leadership. She works directly with growing businesses, SaaS providers, and regulated organizations to design resilient security programs that align with business outcomes.
About Debra Baker
TrustedCISO Founder & Cybersecurity Advocate
Get to know Debra Baker, founder of TrustedCISO and author of A CISO Guide to Cyber Resilience. In this short video, she shares her mission, approach to cybersecurity leadership, and how TrustedCISO helps organizations achieve compliance and build cyber resilience.
Debra Baker, CISSP, CCSP
Cybersecurity Leader | TrustedCISO Founder | Author of A CISO Guide to Cyber Resilience
Debra Baker is a recognized cybersecurity expert with over 30 years of experience designing, managing, and scaling secure technology programs across government, enterprise, and SaaS environments.
She began her career in the U.S. Air Force, where she developed a strong foundation in cyber operations and information security. From there, she held leadership roles at global tech firms like IBM, Cisco, and Entrust DataCard, where she honed her expertise in enterprise risk management, identity protection, and security strategy.
Today, Debra is the Founder and CEO of TrustedCISO, a cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in:
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vCISO services
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Strategic security advisory
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Audit readiness and compliance consulting for frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, StateRAMP, HIPAA, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
She is a certified CISSP and CCSP, combining deep technical acumen with C-suite-level strategy. Debra also holds a provisional patent for an AI-powered vendor risk assessment tool.
Secure by Design
TrustedCISO implements Secure by Design principles to ensure cybersecurity is embedded throughout your architecture, development, and deployment pipelines. We apply DevSecOps best practices and security-first engineering to reduce risk before it reaches production.
Transparency
At TrustedCISO, transparency is the foundation of every engagement. You’ll receive clear, honest assessments of your security posture — along with practical, straightforward guidance to close gaps and reduce cyber risk.
Advanced Cloud Security
Gain unified visibility into your cloud security posture with TrustedCISO’s advanced multi-cloud monitoring. We deliver real-time threat detection, CSPM, and automated alerts across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud — all from a single dashboard.
Compliance-as-a-Service
We work side-by-side with your team to accelerate compliance with frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, and StateRAMP. Our hands-on guidance streamlines audit readiness, improves documentation, and builds lasting security maturity.
Advisory Team
North American CTO, Splunk
Ex-big 4 and experienced Information Security Investigator and Technologist with a deep technical understanding of the Managed Security Services (MSS) technologies, TS/SCI Network Security, Vulnerability Detection, incident Response, Internal and external Threat and Hunt Operations, intrusion analysis, anomalous behavior analysis, and threat intelligence through Survey, Secure and Protect Methodologies.
Seth Nielson PhD
CEO, Crimson Vista
Cyber-Security Expert and Researcher with broad expertise across the domain including network security, applied cryptography, malware defenses, and defensive architectures. I also teach network security as an adjunct faculty at the University of Texas at Austin. Author of 2 Python books.
Risk Advisory Partner, Pun Group
A seasoned expert in security, compliance, and IT risk advisory services, with over two decades of experience helping organizations enhance their security and compliance frameworks. My mission is to provide comprehensive, tailored solutions that not only meet regulatory standards but also strengthen the overall security posture of your business.
Meet the Team
Prasidy Ochi serves as Chief of Staff at TrustedCISO, working closely with the CEO to drive strategic initiatives, support daily operations, and help align the business for growth. In this role, Prasidy collaborates across marketing, sales, and cybersecurity service delivery, ensuring seamless execution and continuous improvement.
Prasidy holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from Syracuse University and is currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Cybersecurity at UNC Greensboro. Committed to expanding technical expertise, Prasidy is also enrolled in the Sentinel Cybersecurity Bootcamp, gaining practical experience in threat analysis, compliance, and security operations.
With a strong focus on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), Prasidy is passionate about bridging cybersecurity, business strategy, and organizational leadership. Her goal is to help clients strengthen digital resilience and empower the team to deliver outstanding results in a fast-changing environment.
Jace Nguyen is an accomplished professional with more than 15 years of experience in management, sales, and customer service. As the owner and operator of several successful ventures, Jace developed a strong foundation in business operations, cost management, and team leadership. His ability to drive performance through efficient processes and exceptional customer engagement has been a hallmark of his success.
In addition to his entrepreneurial achievements, Jace is a licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker, representing clients in residential transactions with professionalism and integrity. His diverse background provides a unique perspective on risk management, client relations, and operational strategy—skills that translate naturally into the world of cybersecurity.
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