Alexander Cyber Advisory Services

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Elevate your expertise with Cybersecurity Advisory

Elevate your expertise with Cybersecurity Advisory Elevate your expertise with Cybersecurity Advisory Elevate your expertise with Cybersecurity Advisory

We empower Executives and Consultants, providing  strategic guidance for a secure foundation.

Elevate your expertise with Cybersecurity Advisory

Elevate your expertise with Cybersecurity Advisory Elevate your expertise with Cybersecurity Advisory Elevate your expertise with Cybersecurity Advisory

We empower Executives and Consultants, providing  strategic guidance for a secure foundation.

Enhance Your Cybersecurity

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Strategic Cyber Guidance

At Alexander Cyber Advisory Services,  we understand that all businesses are unique. We offer tailored cybersecurity strategies designed to support you and your organization through the complexity of cybersecurity. No matter how big or small, we will provide you the confidence of proactive and collaborative approach, going beyond basic technical fixes.

Meet your Advisor

Candy Alexander is an internationally recognized cybersecurity leader with over 35 years of experience driving strategic security initiatives from startups companies to global organizations, guiding clients to "right-size" cybersecurity; saving money, time, and resources.

Why ALexander Cyber Advisory Services?

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Advisory Services are more affordable than you think

Access industry-leading cybersecurity expertise without the burden of full-time executive salaries, extensive training, or a constantly evolving tech stack. Our advisory services provide targeted, high-impact solutions that optimize your existing investments and prevent wasteful spending, delivering maximum security value at a fraction of the perceived cost.

Trust & Reputation

Reputation is paramount. A breach of business systems or  data due to advice from a CISO or consultant can be catastrophic to your business. Advisory services from a highly reputable cybersecurity leader can help you build and maintain trust.

Strategic Clarity

Providing the expertise to cut through noise and focus on the most impactful  security initiatives.

Competitive Advantage

Being able to confidently demonstrate strong cybersecurity practices (internally and externally) can differentiate them in a competitive market.

Efficiency

Leveraging external expertise to avoid costly mistakes or inefficient security spending.

Alexander Cyber Advisory Services

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Virtual/Fractional CISO & A Strategic Sounding-board

Virtual/Fractional CISO & A Strategic Sounding-board

Virtual/Fractional CISO & A Strategic Sounding-board

  •  On-demand Expertise: Providing senior-level cybersecurity leadership and advice without the overhead of a full-time executive.
  • Strategic Validation: Offering an unbiased, external perspective to validate existing strategies, challenge assumptions, and provide confidence in decision-making.
  • Board & Executive Communication: Helping translate

  •  On-demand Expertise: Providing senior-level cybersecurity leadership and advice without the overhead of a full-time executive.
  • Strategic Validation: Offering an unbiased, external perspective to validate existing strategies, challenge assumptions, and provide confidence in decision-making.
  • Board & Executive Communication: Helping translate complex technical risks into clear, business-focused language for executive leadership and boards.
  • Mentorship & Coaching: Guiding internal CISOs and security leaders in developing their own programs and professional capabilities.

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Safe AI Strategy & Implementation

Virtual/Fractional CISO & A Strategic Sounding-board

Virtual/Fractional CISO & A Strategic Sounding-board

  • Safe AI Strategy & Adoption Mapping: Establishing an AI strategy ensures expectations are met and investment is inline, by understanding where the organization is on the AI adoption journey. 
  • AI Policies & Risk Management: Work with business to develop and socialize AI use and expectations for safe and responsible use. 
  • AI Governance: Using

  • Safe AI Strategy & Adoption Mapping: Establishing an AI strategy ensures expectations are met and investment is inline, by understanding where the organization is on the AI adoption journey. 
  • AI Policies & Risk Management: Work with business to develop and socialize AI use and expectations for safe and responsible use. 
  • AI Governance: Using the latest industry guidance, ensure AI risks are identified and appropriately addressed.
  • AI Readiness with Data Classification & Data Flow Mapping: Understanding where sensitive data resides, how it moves, and who has access to it, crucial for both internal protection and client advice, as well as for safe and responsible AI implementations.

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Cybersecurity Strategy & Program Development

Virtual/Fractional CISO & A Strategic Sounding-board

Cybersecurity Strategy & Program Development

  •  Strategic Planning: Helping define a long-term cybersecurity vision and roadmap aligned with business objectives
  • Governance Design: Establishing clear roles, responsibilities, policies, and processes for cybersecurity and AI (artificial intelligence) oversight.
  • Maturity Assessments: Evaluating the current state of their cybersecurity progr

  •  Strategic Planning: Helping define a long-term cybersecurity vision and roadmap aligned with business objectives
  • Governance Design: Establishing clear roles, responsibilities, policies, and processes for cybersecurity and AI (artificial intelligence) oversight.
  • Maturity Assessments: Evaluating the current state of their cybersecurity program against established frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) and providing a prioritized plan for improvement.
  • Regulatory Compliance Assessments: Helping them understand and meet the requirements of relevant data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, industry-specific regulations like NYDFS, PCI DSS) for their own operations and for their clients.
  • Framework Implementation: Assisting with the implementation of security frameworks to achieve and demonstrate compliance.
  • Risk Prioritization & Mitigation: Helping them understand and prioritize the most critical risks and develop strategies to reduce their likelihood and impact.
  • Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM): Advising on how to assess and manage the cybersecurity risks posed by vendors and partners they work with or recommend to their clients.
  • Security Architecture Review: Reviewing existing IT/security architectures to identify weaknesses and recommend improvements.
  • Cloud Security Strategy: Advising on secure cloud adoption, configuration, and migration strategies.


Here's how Alexander Cyber Advisory has helped others

AI Readiness - Preventing the Data Leak

AI Readiness - Preventing the Data Leak

AI Readiness - Preventing the Data Leak

Early on in their AI journey and eager to accelerate their AI adoption, a client planned to rapidly deploy Copilot across their environment without considering critical factors such as data access controls, governance policies, or user training. Recognizing the risks involved, Candy proactively recommended a comprehensive data classification and access project. Her initiative enabled the organization to evaluate potential vulnerabilities, implement effective safeguards, and ultimately avoid data leakage, unauthorized access, and other significant security threats.


Business Alignment and Flexibility

AI Readiness - Preventing the Data Leak

AI Readiness - Preventing the Data Leak

A startup with international operations invested heavily in pursuing ISO 27001/2 certification to elevate its security posture and build customer trust. However, as business priorities shifted toward revenue generation, Candy recognized the need to align cybersecurity efforts with these objectives. Leveraging her expertise, she ensured the cybersecurity program actively supported the company’s revenue goals by reducing product risks, enabling sales initiatives, and safeguarding the organization’s reputation—demonstrating her ability to adapt security strategies to evolving business needsOur Digital Transformation Consulting services help Alexander Cyber Advisory Services stay ahead of the curve in today's digital world. We work with you to develop a digital strategy that fits your business needs, optimize your digital presence, and leverage technology to drive growth. This effort saved the client time, money and enabled resources to focus on the core goal of revenue.

Cloud/Saas Management

AI Readiness - Preventing the Data Leak

Giving Back... ISSA (Information Systems Security Organization)

When a client faced an audit observation highlighting the need for a unified provisioning solution for SaaS and cloud applications, Candy’s thought leadership guided the selection and implementation of a technology that transformed the organization’s approach. The chosen solution not only identified all SaaS and cloud applications in use but also automated user provisioning, streamlined license management, and provided robust spend management capabilities. As a result, Candy’s initiative delivered clear advantages to three critical areas: Cybersecurity saw enhanced visibility and risk reduction, IT Operations gained efficiency through automated workflows, and Finance benefited from improved cost control and spend transparency. This effort save the client thousands of dollars.

Giving Back... ISSA (Information Systems Security Organization)

Giving Back... CSA (Cloud Security Alliance)

Giving Back... ISSA (Information Systems Security Organization)

 Candy is a past President of ISSA International, where she served two terms as president of the association and, 19 years of service as a Board Director, where she spearheaded the development of the Cyber Security Career Lifecycle. She also holds the distinction of being the founding President of the ISSA Education and Research Foundation. Notably, Candy played a pivotal role in establishing the annual ISSA/ESG research project on the State of the Cybersecurity Profession, a vital initiative to understand cybersecurity professionals' global challenges.  Candy was inducted into the ISSA Hall of Fame in 2008.

Giving Back... CSA (Cloud Security Alliance)

Giving Back... CSA (Cloud Security Alliance)

Giving Back... CSA (Cloud Security Alliance)

Candy's volunteerism remains active, as demonstrated with her involvement with the CSA AI Research Working group and Safety Initiative.


Candy has participated in many working group's papers such as; AI Organizational Core Responsibilities",  "AI Model Risk Management Framework", "Don't Panic! Getting Real About AI Governance" and "AI Risk Management - Thinking Beyond Regulatory Boundaries".  

Giving Back... Cognitive Security Institute

Giving Back... CSA (Cloud Security Alliance)

Giving Back... CSA (Cloud Security Alliance)

Understanding the importance of cognitive security as it relates to humans and AI, Candy has begun her explore how she can contribute  to the success of these efforts.  More to come in this area...

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Alexander Cyber Advisory Services

Hampton, NH 03842

Candy@Alexander-Advisory.com

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