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From first position
in cybersecurity
to executive presence,
we help cyber professionals
at every stage.
Cybersecurity advisory, coaching, and assessments — led by a former Fortune 500 CISO with 25 years of operational experience.
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Where are you on your cybersecurity journey?
We don't believe in generic programs.
We believe in building purposeful, personalized careers.
Mid-career and undervalued?
Gain influence, salary, and recognition.
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Build the executive presence your team needs.
Find out about our services. →Meet Randy
Why I started North Star Cyber Group: Having spent more than 25 years building and leading cybersecurity programs, I founded North Star Cyber Group to fill a critical gap in the industry. I wanted to help dedicated cybersecurity professionals, ambitious analysts, seasoned managers, and executives who feel stuck in their careers.
My goal is simple:
- Guide people through complex transitions so they can keep growing
- Help them develop true leadership presence and confidence
- Give them strategic clarity to become the great leaders our industry needs
Services
01 · Advisory
Experienced security leadership, on demand — for organizations that need a senior voice in the room now.
Fractional CISO
Senior security leadership for organizations that aren't ready for a full-time CISO but can't operate without one. Engagements are scoped to your risk profile, regulatory environment, and growth stage. Typical engagements range from strategic oversight to hands-on program buildout.
Explore fractional engagement →vCISO Coaching (Virtual)
Remote coaching to help emerging leaders think and lead like security executives.
Executive Presence & Communication
Speak and lead with clarity and influence at the board and executive level.
02 · Coaching
One-on-one and group coaching for cybersecurity professionals at every stage of their career.
1:1 Career Coaching
Personalized guidance for any stage of your cyber career.
Strategic Cybersecurity Mentorship
Ongoing support for career growth and transitions.
Resume + LinkedIn Optimization
Stand out to recruiters and hiring managers.
Workshops + Group Programs
Hands-on sessions for teams and peer learning.
03 · Assessments
Purpose-built assessments for regulated industries. Every engagement is scoped to your framework and timeline.
CMMC Readiness Assessment
For defense contractors navigating CMMC 2.0 compliance. Structured readiness evaluation aligned to Level 1 and Level 2 control requirements.
See the assessment tool →Incident Response Tabletops & Assessment
For banks, credit unions, and holding companies subject to FFIEC examination. Includes bespoke tabletop exercises and IR program assessments aligned to regulatory timeline requirements.
Testimonials
Randy helped me see the value I already brought to the table. I went from getting ignored on LinkedIn to negotiating two offers.
Randy reshaped how our entire team approaches conversations with CISOs. Instead of chasing features, we now frame our solutions around risk reduction and business impact and it's transformed our client trust.
Randy helped me get unstuck at a critical point in my career. Within three months, I went from plateaued and overlooked to being promoted into a leadership role.
Step inside the North Star Cyber coaching experience
What makes North Star different? It's not just our frameworks or tools — it's the way we work with you. Every session is tailored, every goal is real-world, and every insight is hard-won from the field.
Every session is tailored to you.
We create a personalized coaching plan based on your unique career goals, challenges, and aspirations.
Every goal is real-world and actionable.
We focus on practical, concrete steps you can take today to advance your career and leadership capabilities.
Every insight is hard-won from the field.
Our guidance is rooted in decades of firsthand experience building and leading successful cybersecurity programs.
Ready to rise to the occasion?
Your career is a leadership issue. Let's start the conversation.
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