Internet Security / Cyber Security Consultants

Ricardo Bernardino specializes in Cloud Cost Optimization, by rightsizing computing services, data retention policies, and weekend shutdowns of the non-production environments.

Experience: Mr. Bernardino been an IT consultant for 18 years, 10 in Software Development Lifecycle and 8 in DevOps. He is currently a DevOps Lead, Release & Deployment Manager, and Security Officer, managing a multi-cloud infrastructure for a SaaS company.

In the last 6 years, he has pursued cloud efficiency culminating in dramatic cost reductions and enhanced system stability. Implementing strategic initiatives, like right-sizing computing services, revising data retention policies, and selective shutdowns, has significantly reduced cloud consumption, without compromising operational excellence.

Business Consultant Services - As a freelance consultant, Mr. Bernardino takes part in research studies, usability tests, and interviews through leading research platforms such as Respondent, User Research International, User Interviews, Enterprise Technology Research, Gerson Lehrman Group, or Coleman Research Group. He shares his experiences, perspectives, and feedback directly with companies, shaping new products, services, and user experiences, but also learning about emerging trends and products.

Mr. Bernardino improves processes using tools like Jenkins, Terraform, and Ansible, accomplished zero-downtime deployments, slashed the release process duration from hours to minutes, and virtually eliminated planned and unplanned downtime.

Education/Training: BA in Computer Science, from Instituto Superior Técnico, graduated in January 2013. Student in an Information Systems Master's Degree, from Instituto Superior Técnico, from 2008 to 2013.

Degree / Certifications - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate - ITIL® V3 Foundation - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023 Architect Associate - ISTQB Foundation Level

Security Diligence, LLC provides consulting and advisory services in Information Security, Privacy and Risk Management with key practice areas in Cybersecurity and Third Party Risk. Their extensive experience provides a practical approach to assessing risk, identifying areas for program improvement and developing strategies and implementation approaches that provide measured results.

Security Consulting Services:

Information Security  - Security Diligence brings business-driven strategy to the development and implementation of Information Security Programs. With industry-recognized practices, they assess existing program effectiveness and develop strategies for today's complex information and cyber security landscape.

Privacy and Data Protection - Security Diligence can provide a number of key services for Privacy and Data Protection that include program governance, Privacy by Design guidance, impact analysis, due diligence compliance reviews and information protection strategy and assessment.

Enterprise Risk Management - Security Diligence can provide risk management services for key focus areas including security assessments and analysis, counterparty security due diligence, cyber security framework alignment, cloud readiness, and third party oversight strategies.

Third Party Vendor Risk  - Security Diligence has extensive experience in third party vendor risk. As a key risk area today, they provide comprehensive services in program development and implementation. They can also provide third party due diligence security reviews and onsite assessment services.

Founder and CEO, Shawn H. Malone, is an award winning Information Security and Cyber Risk Expert.  He has over 35 years of experience delivering Cybersecurity Solutions and Third-Party Risk Management Programs to the financial services, insurance, consulting / advisory, and defense industries.  

Mr. Malone has degrees in Electrical Engineering Technology and Network Security.  He co-developed industry leading Third Party Risk Management professional certification. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP) and Certified Third-Party Risk Assessor (CTPRA).  He has served as a keynote speaker and provides training services in his areas of expertise including Information Security, Cyber Risk, and Third Party Risk Assessment.

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Setec Investigations offers unparalleled expertise in computer forensics and electronic discovery, providing highly personalized, case-specific forensic analysis and litigation support services to assist in the investigation, handling, and prosecution of computer-related crimes or misuse.

Setec Investigations combines today's most advanced computer forensics and litigation support expertise with a business- and legal-friendly approach, resulting in a sound analytical foundation that carefully balances critical investigative requirements with vital legal and evidentiary needs.

Setec Investigations incorporates a cross-disciplinary team comprised of computer forensic investigators, attorneys, law enforcement specialists, and seasoned business professionals who have established a proven track record of success since 1997.

Services Overview

Setec Investigations possesses the necessary combination of technical expertise, understanding of the legal system, and specialized tools and processes enabling the discovery, collection, investigation, and production of electronic information for investigating and handling computer-related crimes or misuse.

Explore our range of service offerings:

Computer Forensic Investigations

Computer forensics and enterprise investigation services identify, gather, analyze, and preserve electronic evidence to establish a sustainable posture for internal or legal action.

Electronic Discovery

Manage large volumes of electronic data and quickly identify and isolate electronic evidence that is critical to the success of a litigation.

Litigation Support

Legal consultants and attorneys translate litigation issues into strong case strategies that effectively utilize electronic evidence.

Expert Witness

Supports the resolution of security incidents and active litigations by offering impartial and independent expert testimony, opinions, and customized reports in legal proceedings.