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Silent Sector Leadership

Silent Sector is dedicated to protecting our Nation's mid-market and emerging companies, which are the backbone of our economy and way of life.

    LEADERSHIP

    All client engagements are overseen by Silent Sector's leadership and supported by our team of vetted and credentialed, U.S. based cybersecurity professionals.
    Zach Fuller
    Partner, Head of Business Operations & Strategy
    Zach Fuller
    Partner, Head of Business Operations & Strategy

    Zach Fuller has built businesses in industries including website design, information marketing, ecommerce, real estate investment, private equity, and cybersecurity. He served as Green Beret in the U.S. Army, conducting highly sensitive combat operations in Afghanistan.  Zach was awarded a Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and other decorations for his actions overseas. He later went into real estate investment, building an investor relations team and systems for a private equity company, holding the role of Executive Vice President. Zach and his team raised over $300,000,000 in private capital to fund residential and commercial real estate investments, achieving the designation of an Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Company in America. Zach is a founding partner of Silent Sector, where his mission is to protect mid-market and emerging companies, the backbone of the American economy and our way of life.

    Technical Certifications and Education:

    • John F. Kennedy Special Warfare School Graduate
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
    • CompTIA Security+
    • CompTIA Network+
    • CompTIA A+
    • Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional (CCIP)
    Lauro Chavez
    Partner, Head of Cybersecurity Strategy & Research
    Lauro Chavez
    Partner, Head of Cybersecurity Strategy & Research

    Lauro developed an aptitude for computers & electronics at a young age. By age 10, he was experimenting with BASIC on an old Atari and, by age 15, managing his own Windows NT domain at home. In high school, he assisted teachers and students as a part of the computer help desk team. After high school, Lauro joined the U.S. Army, obtaining more technical training in signal communications, cryptography, computer/network engineering, and automation. During this advanced training, Lauro found he had an aptitude for identifying security flaws and stress-testing applications and systems to validate integrity. Lauro provided system/network engineering and cybersecurity support to U.S. Army base-level communications networks and for sensitive missions during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. After eight years of active duty and an honorable discharge, Lauro began working for the Department of Defense. He supported "black" projects like the Joint Strike Fighter and other highly sensitive endeavors being developed by the U.S. Air Force and NASA. His twenty-plus years of experience spans the system/network engineering, architecture, and GRC spaces. He is a founding partner of Silent Sector and a privacy advocate.

    Technical Certifications and Education:

    • CRISC - Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
    • Oracle Certified Expert - Oracle Solaris 10 Security Administrator
    • CCNP +S - Cisco Certified Network Professional + Security
    • PCI-P - Payment Card Industry Professional
    • OSCP - Offensive Security Certified Professional
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    OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS

    Experience the benefit of working with Silent Sector's team of passionate cybersecurity experts. Most of our team members have over 15 years of experience in their fields. We provide both the strategic and technical level expertise to help clients achieve their most important objectives.

    Leadership Professionals


    • IT Director through CISO experience levels
    • Technology leadership from school districts to Fortune 50 companies
    • Compliance leadership

    Technical Professionals


    • Cybersecurity Architects
    • Cybersecurity Engineers
    • Expert Penetration Testers

    Organizational Professionals


    • Cybersecurity Program Managers
    • Project Managers
    • Experience ranging from small business to Fortune 500

    Support & Admin Professionals


    • Cybersecurity Analysts
    • Awareness Training Managers
    • Administration
    • 3rd party alliances for niche requirements
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    READ OUR INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER!

    Brought to you by the Founding Partners of Silent Sector

    Are you looking to implement a cybersecurity program, improve your current program, or simply learn what is involved in protecting the organization and people that you serve?  Cyber Rants takes both technical and non-technical leaders through a highly productive journey deep into the important topics that most in the industry only gloss over. No fluff, no hype, just deep insight and rants from overly passionate security professionals.
     

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    Strategic Advisors

    Our Board of Advisors consists of people with a wide range of expertise. They bring new points of view and capabilities to Silent Sector, often from best-practices learned in other industries. Their ideas and contributions have allowed us to create a truly unique and outstanding client experience.

    Serge Tarazi
    Principal, Tactical Management Solutions, LLC.

    Aerospace and Technology management consultant with 35+ years experience. Extensive background in Project Management, Product Development, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, and General Management. He is particularly skilled at group facilitation and forging consensus among people with diverging ideas. Serge has held numerous roles including Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain Global Strategy and Integration at Honeywell Inc.

    Eduardo Escobedo
    Senior IT & Risk Management Executive
    Seasoned Senior Executive with more than 40 years of experience and expertise in Cyber Risk Management, Global Operations, Program Management, Organizational Transformation and Operational Excellence. Ran the PayPal's InfoSec Business Office and led the company's Technology Risk Management function, served as the CIO for Apollo Education Group, and held senior executive technology leadership positions at DHL and Charles Schwab.
    Giselle Chapman
    Chief Performance Optimizer
    As a world leader in corporate sales for a Fortune 500 company and an entrepreneur, Giselle Chapman recognizes and shares with audiences that behind every success lies a level of passion that transcends the boundaries of money and power and is far more profound than “job satisfaction.”   Giselle works with organizations across the U.S. to develop high-performance cultures and raise the benchmark in their industries. www.GiselleChapman.com
    Dale Micetic
    Organizational Consultant

    As a founder and owner of an industry leading commercial landscaped construction and maintenance company with a successful exit, Dale now supports emerging companies with business processes, accounting, planning, and optimization of business performance.  His tremendous leadership abilities and operational guidance supports companies in providing exceptional service for long-term stability and success.
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    John Nickerson
    Principal, Coza Technologies
    John Nickerson has more than 25 years experience as an operating manager, corporate and management consultant. His background includes management responsibility for large-scale information services organizations, systems development and technical and general business management.  John is Principal of  Coza Technologies, providing large enterprise with interim and project based information technology leadership.
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    Supporting the Next Generation of Cyber Professionals

    Silent Sector supports up and coming cybersecurity and computer security professionals at Grand Canyon University's Canyon Ventures and Cyber Center of Excellence.  Silent Sector helps motivated students gain real-world network security analyst experience in safe and controlled environments. 
       
     
     
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    LET'S PLAN YOUR SOLUTION

    Three steps to determine fit, create clarity, and define the path forward.
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    1. Compatibility Discussion
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    2. Initial Consultation & Scoping
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    3. Leadership Consultation & Plan Review
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