Sean P ConroySean Conroy is a seasoned technology leader, virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and founder of Inventive HQ. This cybersecurity and cloud consulting firm helps small and mid-sized businesses stay secure, resilient, and audit-ready, wihout the complexity of enterprise solutions.With over 20 years of experience across various industries, including finance, healthcare, legal, and Transportation, Sean has led IT and security programs at high-growth startups, public companies, and mission-critical service providers. He's advised CEOs, board members, and operational teams on everything from ransomware recovery to building practical, budget-conscious security programs that work.Before launching Inventive HQ, Sean served as the technology leader at multiple firms, where he built out infrastructure, led security audits, and helped leadership teams align technology decisions with business goals. He's also been on the other side of the table, helping teams rebuild after breaches, audit failures, and compliance gaps that were overlooked until it was too late.Today, Sean helps organizations: * Understand and reduce their cybersecurity risk* Build security roadmaps they can follow.* Navigate vendor noise, insurance confusion, and regulatory complexity.* Prepare for tomorrow's threats without losing focus on today's business.He believes that security should be led from the top, made simple for everyone, and measured by business impact, not just technical checklists.Sean lives in California with his family and is a frequent speaker, writer, and consultant on cybersecurity for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) Read More Read Less