FOUNDER
Co-Founder & CEO, Fortress Cyber
27+
Years in Cybersecurity
CISO
Former Enterprise CISO
Exit
QMasters MSSP
F500
Clients Advised
I'm a serial entrepreneur with 27+ years of experience in cybersecurity and IT. As a former CISO, I've had the privilege of advising governments, banks, and Fortune 500 companies on their security strategies.
I co-founded QMasters, a successful MSSP that we built from the ground up and eventually exited. That experience taught me everything about what works—and what doesn't—when building a security services business.
Along the way, I pioneered the "Integrative Cyber Defense" (ICD) approach—a methodology that unifies best-of-breed security tools into a cohesive, manageable platform rather than a chaotic collection of point solutions.
At Fortress, I'm building what I wish existed when I was running QMasters: a Channel Enablement OS that transforms how MSPs deliver and monetize cybersecurity. My mission is to make enterprise-grade security accessible and profitable for every MSP.
Fortress Cyber • Current
Building the Channel Enablement OS that transforms how MSPs deliver and monetize cybersecurity services.
QMasters (MSSP) • Exited
Built and scaled a successful managed security services provider from startup to exit.
Enterprise CISO
Led enterprise security strategy, risk management, and security operations for major organizations.
Governments, Banks, Fortune 500
Advised leading organizations worldwide on cybersecurity strategy, compliance, and risk management.
"Every MSP should be able to deliver enterprise-grade security to their clients, profitably and sustainably."
The technology exists. The market demand exists. What's been missing is a platform purpose-built to enable the channel. That's what we're building at Fortress—and that's the Channel Enablement OS.
Most MSPs treat cybersecurity as a cost center, not a profit driver. Here's why that mindset is costing you thousands—and the proven framework to turn security into your most profitable service line.
January 28, 2026
The MSSP market is exploding, but most MSPs don't know where to start. This comprehensive guide covers everything from service design to pricing to operations.
January 25, 2026
Virtual CISO services are the highest-margin offering MSPs can provide. Here's exactly how to build and sell vCISO services to your existing clients.
January 22, 2026
The alphabet soup of security services confuses everyone. Here's a clear breakdown of MDR, SOC, SIEM, XDR, and which ones actually matter for your MSP.
January 19, 2026
Supply chain attacks are everywhere. Your clients need help managing vendor risk, and TPRM services are a natural fit for MSPs. Here's how to capitalize.
January 15, 2026
Compliance is a goldmine for MSPs—if you automate it right. Learn how to deliver SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI compliance at scale without drowning in manual work.
January 12, 2026
Vendor sprawl is silently killing MSP profitability. Here's the math on what those "affordable" point solutions are really costing you.
January 8, 2026
Pioneer of Integrative Cyber Defense (ICD)
Channel Enablement OS concept creator
MSP profitability framework developer
Speaker on MSSP growth & security strategy
