About
Cybersecurity Leader | TrustedCISO Founder | Author
Debra Baker is the Founder and CEO of TrustedCISO, a cybersecurity consulting firm that provides expert-led virtual CISO (vCISO) services, strategic advisory, and compliance readiness for today’s most critical security frameworks—including SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, StateRAMP, HIPAA, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
With over 30 years of experience, Debra is a certified CISSP and CCSP who blends deep technical knowledge with executive leadership. She works directly with growing businesses, SaaS providers, and regulated organizations to design resilient security programs that align with business outcomes.
About Debra Baker
TrustedCISO Founder & Cybersecurity Advocate
Get to know Debra Baker, founder of TrustedCISO and author of The CISO Guide to Cyber Resilience. In this short video, she shares her mission, approach to cybersecurity leadership, and how TrustedCISO helps organizations achieve compliance and build cyber resilience.
Debra Baker, CISSP, CCSP
Cybersecurity Leader | TrustedCISO Founder | Author of The CISO Guide to Cyber Resilience
Debra Baker is a recognized cybersecurity expert with over 30 years of experience designing, managing, and scaling secure technology programs across government, enterprise, and SaaS environments.
She began her career in the U.S. Air Force, where she developed a strong foundation in cyber operations and information security. From there, she held leadership roles at global tech firms like IBM, Cisco, and Entrust DataCard, where she honed her expertise in enterprise risk management, identity protection, and security strategy.
Today, Debra is the Founder and CEO of TrustedCISO, a cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in:
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vCISO services
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Strategic security advisory
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Audit readiness and compliance consulting for frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, StateRAMP, HIPAA, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
She is a certified CISSP and CCSP, combining deep technical acumen with C-suite-level strategy. Debra also holds a provisional patent for an AI-powered vendor risk assessment tool.
Secure by Design
TrustedCISO implements Secure by Design principles to ensure cybersecurity is embedded throughout your architecture, development, and deployment pipelines. We apply DevSecOps best practices and security-first engineering to reduce risk before it reaches production.
Transparency
At TrustedCISO, transparency is the foundation of every engagement. You’ll receive clear, honest assessments of your security posture — along with practical, straightforward guidance to close gaps and reduce cyber risk.
Advanced Cloud Security
Gain unified visibility into your cloud security posture with TrustedCISO’s advanced multi-cloud monitoring. We deliver real-time threat detection, CSPM, and automated alerts across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud — all from a single dashboard.
Compliance Partnership
We work side-by-side with your team to accelerate compliance with frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, and StateRAMP. Our hands-on guidance streamlines audit readiness, improves documentation, and builds lasting security maturity.
TrustedCISO Services
Ready to put TrustedCISO’s experience to work for your organization? Explore our cybersecurity and compliance services to see how we can support your goals. »
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