Preston Litz

Most security programs slow organizations down. I build ones that don't. As a seasoned practioner with vast experience spanning federal contracting, SaaS, financial services, consulting, and energy tech, I've developed a pragmatic approach to cybersecurity: align every control to business risk. What I bring to organizations: ▸ Zero Trust & cloud security architecture (AWS/Azure) that reduced threat exposure by 30–45% ▸ Full-lifecycle compliance delivery: NIST 800-53, SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, FISMA, DISA/STIG ▸ Incident response programs that cut recovery times by 20% and service disruptions by 40% ▸ C-suite advisory on emerging threats — translating technical risk into business impact ▸ Team leadership: building, mentoring, and scaling security organizations I've directed security for a private investment firm, led a 40-person cross-functional team to SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certification at a global SaaS provider, and currently serve as Director of Cyber Security at Redaptive, designing a NIST CSF-aligned program in a fast-moving energy technology environment. My military background serving in the US Army (82nd Airborne) instilled a mission-first mindset: I lead from the front, adapt under pressure, and hold the line when it matters most. I'm passionate about AI governance — building the security policies, access controls, and guardrails that let organizations move fast with AI without compromising compliance or resilience. Outside of work, my passions include off-roading and camping—though these days, they often take a backseat to coaching baseball and cheering on my kids at their sports events. prestonlitz@pm.me