AWS Security & Compliance Expert

Secure Your AWS Environment Before a Breach Costs You Millions

Expert security consulting to harden your cloud infrastructure, protect sensitive data, and achieve compliance with industry standards

Led by AWS-Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, and Security Specialty Professional

Why Cloud Security Matters

A single security breach can destroy years of trust, cost millions in remediation, and expose your organization to regulatory penalties. In the cloud, the shared responsibility model means you're accountable for securing your applications, data, and configurations—even if AWS secures the underlying infrastructure.

Most security incidents stem from misconfigurations, overly permissive IAM policies, unencrypted data, and lack of visibility into what's happening in your environment. These aren't theoretical risks—they're the leading causes of real-world breaches that make headlines.

Effective cloud security isn't about implementing every possible control—it's about understanding your risk profile, prioritizing the right protections, and building security into your development and operations practices from day one.

Typical Outcomes

  • Reduced attack surface through least-privilege IAM and network segmentation
  • Data protection with encryption at rest and in transit across all services
  • Complete visibility into security events with centralized logging and alerting
  • Compliance readiness for SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or other frameworks
  • Security-aware culture with developers trained on secure coding practices

What's Included

A comprehensive approach to securing your AWS environment across all critical domains

Identity & Access Management

Reduce risk from overly permissive roles and unknown access paths

Implement least-privilege access controls and eliminate overly permissive policies that create security risks

  • IAM policy audit and right-sizing to enforce least privilege
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement for all users
  • Service Control Policies (SCPs) for multi-account governance
  • IAM Access Analyzer to identify external access risks

Data Protection

Ensure encryption and access controls safeguard sensitive data end-to-end

Encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit, with proper key management and access controls

  • S3 bucket encryption and public access blocking
  • RDS and database encryption with AWS KMS
  • Secrets Manager for credentials and API keys
  • TLS/SSL enforcement for all data in transit

Detection & Logging

Catch threats early with comprehensive monitoring and automated alerts

Gain complete visibility into security events and detect threats before they become breaches

  • CloudTrail logging for all API activity across accounts
  • GuardDuty threat detection and automated response
  • Security Hub for centralized security findings
  • CloudWatch alarms for suspicious activity patterns

Secure SDLC

Stop vulnerabilities before they reach production with automated security testing

Build security into your development pipeline to catch vulnerabilities before they reach production

  • Static application security testing (SAST) in CI/CD
  • Container image scanning for vulnerabilities
  • Infrastructure-as-Code security scanning (cfn-nag, Checkov)
  • Dependency vulnerability scanning and patching

Documentation & Compliance

Pass audits with confidence using comprehensive security documentation

Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence for compliance frameworks

  • Security policies and procedures documentation
  • Compliance mapping (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
  • Incident response runbooks and playbooks
  • Security training materials for development teams

Engagement Options

Choose the level of security support that fits your needs and risk profile

Security Health Check

Rapid security assessment of your AWS environment with prioritized remediation plan. Perfect for understanding your current security posture.

What's Included:

  • 1-2 week security audit
  • Top 10 security risks identified
  • Prioritized remediation roadmap
  • Executive summary report
Duration: 1-2 weeks
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Full Security Hardening

Comprehensive security implementation across identity, data protection, logging, and SDLC. End-to-end hardening of your AWS environment.

What's Included:

  • 4-6 week implementation
  • All 5 security components
  • Hands-on remediation support
  • Security monitoring dashboards
  • Automated alerting and response
  • Team training and documentation
Duration: 4-6 weeks
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Audit Readiness Assist

Preparation and support for SOC 2, HIPAA, or other compliance audits. Get audit-ready with confidence.

What's Included:

  • Gap analysis against compliance framework
  • Control implementation and evidence collection
  • Policy and procedure documentation
  • Pre-audit readiness review
  • Auditor Q&A support
  • Post-audit remediation guidance
Duration: 6-8 weeks
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All engagements include detailed recommendations and optional implementation support

Dan Guisinger - AWS Cloud Consultant

Why Work With Me

What sets me apart from other consultants

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Proven Track Record

9+ years of continuous enterprise contracts, building lasting relationships through consistent delivery and technical leadership

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Deep Technical Expertise

20+ years C#/.NET, 10+ years Node.js/TypeScript, and three AWS Professional/Specialty certifications

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Practical Approach

Focused on delivering business value, not just technical perfection. Solutions that work in production environments

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Flexible Engagements

From short-term focused projects to ongoing strategic partnerships, I adapt to your needs and timeline

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AWS Certified Expertise

Multi-certified AWS professional with Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, and Security Specialty credentials

Example Engagement

Example Engagement: Multi-Account AWS Organization Achieves SOC 2 Readiness

Scenario inspired by common AWS security hardening initiatives.

The Challenge:

A financial-services startup preparing for SOC 2 compliance needs least-privilege IAM, encryption, and automated audit evidence.

The Solution:

Implement IAM right-sizing and MFA, enable encryption via KMS, integrate GuardDuty & Security Hub, and automate policy evidence collection in CI/CD.

The Results:

  • SOC 2 Type II readiness within 6 weeks
  • Zero critical findings in internal audits
  • Continuous monitoring & alerting through Security Hub
  • Security-first culture reinforced with team training

Clients can expect transparent communication, measurable milestones, and architecture decisions grounded in AWS best practices.

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Ready to secure your AWS environment and achieve compliance?

Typical response time: within one business day