About EliteSec
Founder‑Led Cybersecurity
I'm John, CEO and Principal Consultant at EliteSec. Since 2019, I've personally led every engagement for mid‑market enterprises—from CREST‑accredited penetration testing to board‑ready documentation—ensuring you get candid discussions, pragmatic solutions, and accountable results.
About John
"Pragmatic advice with candid discussions"
With more than 20 years of experience spanning enterprise security architecture, cloud services, penetration testing, and software development, I've built my career on helping organizations balance strong security with real-world business needs.
Founded EliteSec in 2019, I personally lead every engagement—from penetration testing to security program design—ensuring clients receive both deep technical expertise and pragmatic, business-aligned solutions. Unlike larger firms, you'll always work directly with me, the person whose name and reputation stand behind every recommendation.
Mission
I help mid‑market enterprises prove security to clients, boards, and auditors through certified penetration testing and pragmatic security leadership—so they can achieve compliance, win client trust, and move faster with confidence.
Approach
No checklist theatre. Every recommendation aligns to your threat model, compliance needs, and business priorities. You work directly with me; when helpful, I bring trusted specialists under my oversight.
Philosophy
Pragmatic advice with candid discussion. Cybersecurity can be complex and daunting, so I focus on solutions and approaches that make sense through open, honest dialogue with every client. Your success is built on understanding, not just compliance.
Professional Certifications
Community Leadership
Career Highlights
EliteSec
CEO & Principal Consultant
2019 – presentFounded boutique consultancy achieving ISO27001 certification and CREST accreditation for penetration testing.
Auvik Networks
Director of Security, Compliance & Privacy
2020 – 2022Implemented comprehensive CIS Controls-based security program.
Axonify
Chief Security Officer & Cloud Architect
2012 – 2017BlackBerry / RIM
Java Device SDK Team Manager
2008 – 2012What Sets EliteSec Apart
Founder‑led, certified delivery with clear, actionable outcomes.
Integrity & Accountability
Founder‑led delivery. My name—and reputation—are on every recommendation.
Plain Language, Clear Decisions
No jargon. Clear risks, impacts, and trade‑offs your team can act on.
Pragmatic, Business‑Aligned
Recommendations matched to your threat model, compliance needs, budget, and stage.
Certified Delivery (ISO27001 & CREST)
Certified delivery and methods you can show to auditors and clients.
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