{"id":224,"date":"2026-04-18T11:09:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T17:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.werkau.us\/?page_id=224"},"modified":"2026-05-09T19:04:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T01:04:01","slug":"224-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.werkau.us\/","title":{"rendered":"Werkau Technology &amp; Security Consulting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group alignfull is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--section has-tertiary-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-df95c0ba wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide ext-is-logical-start is-style-default is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-eac0935f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignfull has-text-align-center ext-animate--on\">Tailored towards your business objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d93a1ab8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No two organizations are the same, nether should you technical and security programs.  Tailor to the needs of the business, not your competitors<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest challenges I have had in my past with consulting services was the one-size-fits-all approach, and then the months of undoing solutions that no longer met the organization\u2019s needs. I do not follow this approach, I tailor my solutions to the organizations future needs not what was required yesterday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-text-color has-green-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-green-background-color has-background is-style-twentytwentyone-separator-thick\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide ext-animate--on is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6693c602 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch ext-animate--on is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-2130f694 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-style-ext-preset--image--natural-1--image-1--content-right\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;min-height:100%;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-260\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.werkau.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/e0d3c759d791cf4d2af220ded0526f6b7058439a.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.werkau.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/e0d3c759d791cf4d2af220ded0526f6b7058439a.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.werkau.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/e0d3c759d791cf4d2af220ded0526f6b7058439a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.werkau.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/e0d3c759d791cf4d2af220ded0526f6b7058439a-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.werkau.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/e0d3c759d791cf4d2af220ded0526f6b7058439a-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:240px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--item-card-1--align-start is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8e820f00 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ext-aspect-landscape wp-duotone-varpresetduotoneprimary-foreground-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-958eb9dc is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e38500a2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CMMC Certification Guidance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A C3PAO assessment is a resource-intensive event, and many organizations fail before the assessment even starts because they are not ready and your readiness is demonstrated within your System Security Plan (SSP). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With over two decades of experience in multiple industries, I know the challenge organizations face.  From staffing, budget limitations, manufacturing systems and processes that are decades left untouched.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I can help break through the barriers and create a path forward within the minimal amount of costs to your organization.   Let me help prioritize how to categorize your systems, create your network segmentation strategy and show you where to focus on to achieve your CMMC level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--item-card-1--align-start ext-animate--on is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8e820f00 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ext-aspect-landscape wp-duotone-varpresetduotoneprimary-foreground-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-958eb9dc is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e38500a2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With over 20 years of technical experience, I know what good looks like and that no two organizations have the same needs, wants, and tolerances. I will take your needs, wants, and risk tolerance to help create solutions for tomorrow&#8217;s challenges and help prioritize your technical strategy to match your business objectives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--item-card-1--align-start ext-animate--on is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8e820f00 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ext-aspect-landscape wp-duotone-varpresetduotoneprimary-foreground-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-958eb9dc is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e38500a2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I remember when Information Security was simply ensuring that technologies, facilities, and people were protected the silly of our day-to-day by running an antivirus and patching systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Todays world has changed this with overregulation, customer demands, contractual financial impacts on missed deliveries and way to many creative bad actors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With bad actors trying to introduce the silly around the clock, I can help offset that risk by working with your different teams to protect your operations, as well as ensuring that customer requirements are met.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Some helpful information to help you with your journey<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list alignwide is-style-twentytwentyone-latest-posts-dividers wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.werkau.us\/?p=286\">What is the difference between CMMC Level 1 and Level 2<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tailored towards your business objectives No two organizations are the same, nether should you technical and security programs. 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