Beau Dickie

Chief Information Security Officer - MSP

Serving as full-time CISO for a Managed Service Provider, overseeing security operations, compliance programs, and risk management for the organization and its diverse client base. Developing scalable frameworks that help businesses not only meet regulatory requirements but also leverage security as a driver of trust and competitive advantage. Focus on creating standardized baseline configurations, guiding policy enforcement, and mentoring MSPs across the country to ensure security is proactive, measurable, and sustainable.

Virtual CISO Services

Providing fractional CISO services to organizations across multiple regulated industries requiring executive-level security leadership. Consultative approach that empowers business leaders to make informed decisions while maintaining robust security posture. Services include strategic security planning, board-level reporting, security program development, and regulatory compliance management tailored to FinTech, legal, healthcare, payment processing, and defense contracting sectors. Trusted advisor focused on practical outcomes over checkbox compliance.

Compliance Program Development

Comprehensive compliance program design and implementation for HIPAA, PCI DSS, CMMC, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks. Development of policy suites, security controls implementation, staff training programs, and ongoing compliance monitoring.

Cloud Security Architecture

Expert guidance on securing cloud infrastructure across Microsoft 365, AWS, and Azure platforms. Implementation of identity and access management, data protection strategies, security monitoring, and compliance configurations for cloud-native organizations.

Incident Response & Business Continuity

Development of incident response plans, disaster recovery strategies, and business continuity programs that measurably increase organizational resilience. Creation of tabletop exercises, crisis communication protocols, and recovery procedures tailored to cloud-based operations. Focus on continuous risk assessments and proactive vulnerability reduction to minimize business disruption and accelerate recovery when incidents occur.

Vendor Risk Management

Comprehensive vendor security assessments, third-party risk evaluations, and supply chain security analysis. Specialized expertise in healthcare technology vendors, cloud service providers, and critical infrastructure suppliers.

Compliance-as-a-Service Framework Development

National MSP Program

Architected and deployed scalable Compliance-as-a-Service frameworks providing organizations with the tools to achieve and maintain compliance with HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST, and FTC Safeguards Rule. Created standardized baseline configurations adopted across multiple organizations, reducing implementation time by 60% while ensuring consistent security postures. Mentored IT leaders and MSPs nationwide on effective compliance program delivery, raising industry standards for security service providers.

CMMC Level 2 Compliance Implementation

Defense Contractor Compliance Program

Developed comprehensive 18-policy compliance suite covering all CMMC Level 2 domains. Created detailed implementation procedures, remediation timelines, compliance metrics, and audit preparation materials. Successfully prepared organization for CMMC assessment with full documentation and technical control implementation.

Cloud-Native Business Continuity

Managed Service Provider Resilience Program

Designed and implemented business impact analysis and disaster recovery strategies for MSP operating entirely on cloud infrastructure. Developed incident response plans for third-party cloud service failures, executive communication protocols, and detailed recovery procedures. Implemented continuous risk assessment processes that measurably reduced vulnerabilities and increased organizational resilience, with documented improvements in recovery time objectives and business continuity readiness.

Healthcare Compliance Modernization

HIPAA Security Rule Update Implementation

Analyzed proposed 2025 HIPAA Security Rule updates and developed implementation roadmaps for multiple healthcare clients. Created comprehensive GDPR and HIPAA compliance policies tailored for Microsoft cloud environments, including Entra ID and Intune security configurations.

Multi-Entity AWS Cost Attribution

Cloud Financial Management & Security

Implemented AWS Cost and Usage Report configurations with resource tagging strategies for accurate cost attribution across multiple client entities. Developed automated inventory scripts and security control implementations for AWS environments.

Chief Information Security Officer of the Year Nominee

Cybersecurity Excellence Awards 2026

Recognized for leading cybersecurity strategy and compliance initiatives with vision and impact across multiple regulated industries. Nomination highlights include developing scalable compliance frameworks, mentoring IT leaders nationwide, and transforming security from operational cost into strategic business advantage. The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards honor companies, products, and professionals advancing cybersecurity worldwide, backed by a community of over 600,000 security professionals.