Raj Sahas

Raj is a strategic cybersecurity leader and fractional vCISO who builds security programs that enable growth and operational resilience while actively reducing enterprise risk. With 25+ years across Fortune 500, government, public sector, private enterprise, and mission‑driven nonprofits, he aligns security initiatives to business objectives, so they deliver measurable outcomes. A former MSSP co‑founder, Raj has built and led SOC operations, scaled global programs, and guided organizations through complex compliance -ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, and FedRAMP-turning frameworks into working controls and clear evidence.

Beyond technical depth, Raj is recognized for executive communication and board‑level reporting that turns risk into decisions. His work spans the full security lifecycle: strategy and program design, risk quantification, policy and governance, cloud security, vulnerability management, business‑safe penetration testing, incident response, and crisis management.

Raj’s current focus is integrating AI responsibly - securing AI/ML pipelines and LLM use, applying the NIST AI RMF, and using analytics to improve detection quality and audit readiness. He is committed to building high‑performing teams and a culture of accountability, helping organizations adopt new technology without compliance surprises and translating cybersecurity investments into lasting strategic and operational value.

INDUSTRIES

• Government & Public Sector
• Healthcare & Life Sciences
• Financial Services & Fintech
• Technology & SaaS Product Companies
• Private Equity Portfolios
• Education & Nonprofit

COMPETENCIES

Strategic Cybersecurity Leadership

• Cybersecurity Program Development (Global & Multi‑Site)
• Enterprise‑Wide Cybersecurity Strategy
• Risk‑Based Security Architecture
• Cybersecurity Policy & Governance

AI & Advanced Technology Integration

• Security for AI/ML Pipelines & LLM Governance
• AI Risk Management Frameworks (NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001)

Modern Infrastructure & Cloud Security

• Cloud Security (AWS, Azure) Strategy & Hardening
• Cloud‑Native Identity & Access Management (CIEM, IAM)
• Container Security (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

Operational & Technical Mastery

• SOC Design & Maturity Scaling
• Threat Intelligence & APT Mitigation
• Incident Response & Crisis Leadership
• Vulnerability Management & Exploit Prediction

Cyber Risk & Business Integration

• Cyber Risk Quantification & Scenario Modeling
• Board‑Level Cyber Risk Communication & KPI Reporting
• Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery & Resilience Engineering
• Cyber Insurance Strategy
• Cybersecurity Budgeting & ROI Analysis

Secure Digital Transformation Enablement

• Digital Trust Strategy & Executive Alignment
• Secure DevOps / DevSecOps Implementation
• Governance of Digital Identity, APIs, and Data Privacy

Leadership, Culture & Influence

• Building & Leading High‑Performance Security Teams
• Executive Stakeholder Management & Board Reporting
• Culture of Cyber Awareness & Accountability
• Strategic Partner Management (Vendors, MSSPs, Cloud Providers)

Innovation & Thought Leadership

• Emerging Tech Adoption (Quantum)
• Speaker at Global Cybersecurity & AI Conferences
• Contributor to Industry Working Groups & Cyber Policy Panels
• Mentor to Future CISOs & Security Leaders

FRAMEWORKS

NIST CSF, NIST RMF, NIST AI RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI‑DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001

CERTIFICATIONS

CISM, PMP