There are a lot of cybersecurity consultants.
Here's what makes this different.

We're not going to tell you we're the best at everything. But for financial services companies and federal contractors that need a trusted security partner — we think you'll find it hard to find a better fit.

You get a veteran, not a vendor.

I served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Network Administrator and Data Chief. That experience — managing critical communications equipment in active operations, implementing DOD and NSA security standards, operating with zero margin for error — is baked into how I think about security. It's not a credential. It's a mindset.

Active federal security clearance.

My 6C FSA Clearance covers both Public Trust and National Security levels. For federal contractors and government-adjacent organizations, this matters. It means I can work on sensitive projects, understand the federal security landscape from the inside, and move faster in cleared environments than most consultants ever could.

FedRAMP is a specialty, not a sideline.

A lot of consultants will tell you they can help with FedRAMP. Few have actually been through the full authorization process as the subject matter expert. I have — at QTS and at Fiserv. I know what the authorization process actually looks like, where companies get stuck, and how to build documentation that holds up under scrutiny.

Fortune 10 experience, small firm attention.

I've led security programs at Fiserv and GE — organizations with thousands of engineers, complex regulatory environments, and zero tolerance for security failures. That's the depth of experience I bring to every engagement. But because I run a focused practice, you also get the attention and responsiveness that a large firm can never provide.

You'll always work directly with me.

No handoffs. No junior analysts. No account managers. When you hire RitchSec, you work with Horacio — directly, from the first call to the final deliverable. Every recommendation you receive has 20+ years of experience behind it.

Bilingual — English & Spanish.

For clients with international operations, Latin American teams, or Spanish-speaking staff, this is a practical advantage. Security training lands better in people's first language. Executive conversations are more productive when translation isn't a barrier.

Is this a good fit?

We work best with:

  • Financial services companies navigating compliance requirements (SOC 2, PCI DSS, GLBA)
  • Technology companies and contractors pursuing FedRAMP authorization
  • Organizations that need a vCISO but aren't ready for a full-time hire
  • Companies that have outgrown ad hoc security but aren't sure what comes next
  • Federal contractors that need cleared security support

Probably not the right fit if:

  • You're looking for the cheapest option available (we're not it, and we're honest about that)
  • You need a large team for a massive enterprise rollout (we're a focused practice)
  • You want someone to rubber-stamp your existing security program (we'll tell you the truth)

Still have questions? Let's talk.

No pitch. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about what you need and whether we can help.

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