Erich H. Horst, CISSP | CISM | AAISM | SSCP
Tailored strategic guidance for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and mid-market leaders in Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, Nashville, and surrounding areas – executive-level protection without the full-time CISO commitment.
Deep insight into South Central Kentucky and Nashville Metro threats, business dynamics, and regulations—addressing healthcare compliance pressures, manufacturing supply-chain risks, and rapid regional growth.
Reduced InfoSec operating spend by 18% through streamlined program design, resource optimization, and alignment with business priorities.
Decreased phishing incident response times by 39% via targeted awareness training, improved detection, and rapid remediation processes.
Pioneered first-time HITRUST certifications for multiple healthcare organizations, establishing robust, sustainable compliance frameworks.
Built and matured enterprise-scale cybersecurity programs from foundational to advanced maturity, integrating zero-trust principles, cloud security, and threat intelligence.
Led risk engineering and vulnerability management in complex environments, focusing on proactive defense and continuous improvement.
Executive vCISO support on your terms: monthly retainers, project-based, or on-demand advisory—scalable security leadership without overhead or long-term contracts.
Rooted in investigative tenacity and servant leadership—focusing on proactive prevention, clear executive communication, and building resilient programs.
"Strong cybersecurity leadership builds trust through vigilance, empowers teams with clarity, and secures the future with unwavering commitment." - Erich Horst