Denver Gonstead

“I take a customized approach based on your unique infrastructure, risk appetite, and business objectives.”

My volunteer cybersecurity consultancy services are designed to identify and address governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) gaps, ensuring your organization is aligned with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements. Through comprehensive gap assessments, I was able to evaluate security controls, policies, and procedures to mitigate risks and strengthen the compliance posture of the business. My approach included developing and refining Security System Plans (SSP), implementing HIPAA-required security controls, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance resilience and data protection. By partnering with me, we turned cybersecurity challenges into opportunities, reducing risk exposure while maintaining regulatory readiness. This also enabled the business to become ready for HIPAA compliance certification and increase the business opportunities it could obtain. 

Effective cybersecurity relies on clear, actionable documentation. During this project, I specialized in creating customized cybersecurity documentation that aligned with HIPAA and GRC standards, ensuring organizations were well-prepared for compliance audits and risk management initiatives. My documentation services included:

• Security System Plan (SSP): A comprehensive document outlining security controls, risk management strategies, and compliance measures

• Business Continuity Plan (BCP) & Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP): Detailed frameworks that ensured organizational resilience and rapid recovery from cybersecurity incidents or disruptions

• Incident Response (IR) Plan: A structured playbook for responding to security breaches, HIPAA violations, and cyber incidents, minimizing damage and downtime

• Security Policies & Runbooks: From end-user security policies to technical runbooks for administrators, I provided clear and effective guidance for maintaining security best practices

With my expertise, this business had well-structured documentation created that transformed compliance requirements into actionable security measures.

Security challenges require proactive and ongoing support. I provided strategic guidance on security control implementation, regulatory compliance, and risk management strategies, ensuring that organizations stayed ahead of potential threats. Whether refining incident response protocols, strengthening data protection measures, or offering continuous security advisory services, I remained committed to delivering prompt and effective support. My approach ensured that security was not just a one-time initiative but an integrated, ongoing process that enhanced long-term resilience. By working together, we built a strong GRC foundation, ensuring HIPAA compliance, risk mitigation, and sustainable cybersecurity practices that protected sensitive data and critical infrastructure.

I believe that cybersecurity resilience aligns with awareness. My training programs equipped workers with the necessary knowledge to comply with HIPAA and other security frameworks, reducing human error and insider risks. This included Security Training and Awareness Programs that educated staff on security best practices, incident response protocols, and HIPAA compliance obligations. I provided tailored training for the office personnel to see that security became an integral part of daily operations.