Cybersecurity Consulting Protecting every layer of the organization From the speed of innovation and digital transformation to economic expectations and evolving cybersecurity threats, the talent gap, and a dynamic regulatory landscape, technology leaders are expected to effectively respond to and manage these competing priorities.To grow securely while reducing risk, your cybersecurity posture needs to adapt and respond to your business changing. As technology rapidly evolves and digital adoption accelerates, Protiviti's cybersecurity and privacy team turns risk into an advantage – protecting every layer of an organization to unlock new opportunities, securely.Our strategic and technical subject matter experts fully understand your cybersecurity needs. We set out to assess, develop, implement, and manage end-to-end next-generation solutions tailored to your specific needs. We share your commitment to protecting your data and optimizing your business and cyber resiliency.Visit and subscribe to our Tech Insights blog. Navigating Tech’s Toughest GRC Challenges: Lessons in Efficiency, Innovation, and Automation April 16 at 1:30pm ET Register today Survey May 6, 2026 10 min read No AI visibility, no confidence | AI Pulse - Vol.4 AI risks are rising fast. Learn about shadow AI, cyber threats, and governance strategies to improve visibility and decision-making in Protiviti’s AI Pulse Survey Vol. 4. Read more Our cybersecurity consulting services Pro Briefcase Cloud Security We help you understand, address, and actively manage the risks you face to successfully operate your business in a secure cloud. Pro Building office Data Protection We help preserve your business value by protecting sensitive data while assessing and maintaining compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. Pro Document Consent Attack and Penetration We help protect your critical assets and data by identifying vulnerabilities and providing actionable remediation guidance. Applications, infrastructure, databases, IoT and mobile apps, whether on-premise or in the cloud, are safer with Protiviti. Pro Document Files Digital Identity We tackle identity and privileged access management from a risk management perspective, giving you empowered and trusted users who can safely connect to sensitive resources, no matter where they are. Pro Document Stack Security Program and Strategy We help you understand and manage the evolving cybersecurity and privacy risks you face, determine your readiness to address them, tailor your cybersecurity governance, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Pro Legal Briefcase Cyber Risk Quantification By leveraging quantitative modeling, we empower you to fully understand the risks you are facing in ways that make sense for your business. Pro Workflow Flowchart Managed Security Services Protiviti helps you mitigate risk and optimize processes while simultaneously sustaining business operations. We do this by applying scalable, contractual services delivered by highly skilled security resources. Pro Tools Gear Cyber Resilience Protiviti helps you prepare for, respond to, and recover from security incidents. When incidents happen, a trusted partner like Protiviti guides you through the process to help avoid costly pitfalls and recover as quickly as possible. A leader’s playbook to cybersecurity We help leaders think differently.To succeed in today’s digital world, leaders need to be ahead of the trends. It’s about being relevant, innovative, and ambitious.When it comes to security, this business mindset mustn’t waver. It is through an innovative and resilient lens that companies can effectively adapt, adopt, and secure their digital framework.At Protiviti, we help you transform your business — securely — one step at a time through our comprehensive technology consulting services. We focus on achieving your goals to manage security strategy, enable compliance and trust, protect your data and business assets, transform and optimize your business, architect and sustain your security platforms, and enable your security resilience plans.By applying our three core principles — “Advise. Implement. Manage.” — we provide the industry-relevant cybersecurity consulting solutions needed to satisfy your needs.Attention to detail, deep technical skills, our integrated approach, and a commitment to excellence set Protiviti apart. Leadership Sameer Ansari Sameer Ansari, Global CISO Solutions Leader, brings over 20 years of experience developing and delivering complex privacy solutions to the Financial Industry, and privacy consulting and implementation experience in the TMT and Consumer Products industries, in many ... Learn More Shinoy George Shinoy George is a Managing Director and the Security Operations and Managed Security Services (MSS) Practice Leader within Protiviti. He has over 20 years of technology consulting experience delivering cyber defense solutions, security options, forensics, and ... Learn More Andrew Retrum Andrew Retrum is a Managing Director within Protiviti’s Technology Consulting Practice and the Global Technology Risk & Resilience Practice Lead. Andrew assists our clients in navigating an ever-evolving risk landscape, managing cyber and evolving technology risks ... Learn More David Taylor David is a Managing Director based in Protiviti’s Orlando office. He has more than 20 years of experience in information security and IT Audit. He is a former federal agent and Computer Crime Investigator (CCI) for NASA’s Inspector General and for the United States Air ... Learn More Chip Wolford Chip is a Managing Director in Protiviti’s Technology Consulting practice focusing on Data Security & Privacy. He presently leads Protiviti’s Data Security practice and focuses on Payment Card Industry and Healthcare Information Security as well as supporting ... Learn More Key partners We partner closely with leading specialists across the cybersecurity consulting and privacy ecosystems, ensuring our clients receive the best solutions to meet their needs.Additionally, we provide a host of solutions in the advisory, implementation and managed services realms -- tailored to your organization's unique needs and industry to envision value, realize value, and protect value.Some of our top partners include: Featured insights INSIGHTS PAPER Mythos Emphasizes Why Continuous Hardening Is Critical 9 min read Anthropic’s Mythos is changing the constraints cybersecurity defenders have come to rely on — and most organizations are not prepared for what comes next. RESEARCH GUIDE Guide to AI Governance – Frequently Asked Questions 153 min read Learn more about AI governance frameworks, risks, ROI, compliance and enterprise strategy. Explore key insights in this AI Governance FAQs guide for CFOs, CIOs, CISOs and business leaders. BLOG Anthropic’s Mythos Raises the Cyber Threat Level 5 min read Introduction In November 2022, ChatGPT 3.5 debuted, marking a major milestone for generative AI. Since then, new tools and models have emerged rapidly—bringing distinct capabilities and new security risks. As these technologies evolve toward more... WHITEPAPER SIFMA’s Quantum Dawn VIII After-Action Report 3 min read Financial institutions are operating in an environment where severe weather, cyber threats, third-party failures, and infrastructure disruption increasingly collide – forcing leaders to make critical decisions with incomplete information, across... BLOG Iran Conflict Cyber Risks: What Organizations Should Expect (and How to Prepare) 6 min read The Iran conflict is no longer just a regional security story. It has moved into cyberspace, and the risks are becoming harder for business leaders to dismiss. Public reporting since February 28, 2026, points to destructive attacks, hack-and-leak... BLOG Cybersecurity and Resiliency in the Age of AI: Taming the Digital Genie Before It Gossips 4 min read Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the enterprise landscape, promising a leap in productivity and efficiency. Yet, as organizations rush to deploy these digital agents, they risk unleashing forces they do not fully understand or... Previous Article Pagination Next Article Featured client stories Leading Financial Services Company Delivers Enterprise-Grade Transformation with Microsoft 5 min read Data protection is a vital cornerstone for a successful enterprise adoption of generative AI, ensuring secure and effective integration of advanced technologies. This global financial services leader, serving millions of customers worldwide,... Enhancing Consent Management with OneTrust 5 min read Protiviti and OneTrust helped a global software and IT solutions provider enhance its consent management processes, ensuring regulatory compliance. Enhancing Cyber Resilience Strategies in Global Manufacturing with the FAIR Methodology 7 min read Protiviti helps a global manufacturer enhance cyber resilience strategies with a Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR) quantification program. Trusted Partnerships and Collaborative Efforts Drive Success in Data Privacy Initiatives 6 min read We partnered with the client in building and maturing a data privacy program, including enhancing the company’s privacy rights process into a universal, globally scalable webform intake, 10+ custom workflows and an encrypted portal. Leveraged... Rural Lifestyle Retailer Builds Customer Loyalty With Enhanced CIAM Strategy 5 min read Protiviti partnered with a rural lifestyle retailer client to assess its Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) program and architecture. Global Chocolatier Adopts Privacy Technology to Prevent Data Exposure 3 min read Data privacy has become a strategic priority as companies adapt to comply with rapidly proliferating data privacy laws. Recent years have seen the adoption of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the more recent California... Previous Article Pagination Next Article Frequently Asked Questions How can a cybersecurity consultant help an organization reduce cyber threats and strengthen its security posture? + A cybersecurity consultant helps protect organizations from digital threats by assessing vulnerabilities, designing security strategies and implementing protective measures. They work to prevent breaches, ensure compliance and safeguard sensitive data, reducing risks and strengthening overall cybersecurity for your organization. How do I choose a cybersecurity consultant? + To choose a cybersecurity consultant, assess their expertise in relevant areas like threat assessment and compliance. Check credentials and certifications, such as CISSP or CISM. Look for experience in your industry and strong client references. Take time to understand their approach and methodology, and ensure their approach aligns with the organization’s business goals. What services do cybersecurity consulting firms offer? + Cybersecurity consulting firms offer services like risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, security audits to evaluate current measures, incident response planning for breach scenarios, compliance assistance with regulations and employee training on security practices. They also provide ongoing monitoring and threat intelligence. How does cybersecurity consulting integrate into broader business transformation initiatives? + Cybersecurity consulting supports business transformation by embedding security, privacy and resilience into every phase of change, from cloud migrations to digital product launches to mergers and process redesigns. By aligning security strategy with business goals, cybersecurity consulting ensures your transformation initiatives are safeguarded without slowing innovation, enabling your organization to grow securely and sustainably. What makes an effective cybersecurity consulting engagement for ongoing risk management? + An effective cybersecurity consulting engagement builds more than one‑off fixes, it develops governance, metrics and continuous monitoring capabilities that evolve with your risk landscape. Through a combination of strategy, implementation and managed support services, cybersecurity consulting helps you maintain visibility into emerging threats, respond decisively when incidents occur and ensure your security posture remains aligned to the business over time.
