Author name: Zach Tracy

Zach Tracy is the CEO and a cybersecurity executive with more than 10 years of experience in security program management and regulatory compliance. He has served as a fractional Chief Information Security Officer for over 40 organizations and has led more than 100 audits across frameworks including SOC 2, CMMC, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and HITRUST. Zach specializes in helping defense contractors and regulated organizations build practical, audit-ready security programs that protect contract eligibility and reduce operational risk. He holds CISA, CISSP, CMMC-RP, and ISO 27001 and 9001 Lead Implementer certifications, along with a B.S. in Cybersecurity from Thomas College. A Marine Corps veteran and former law enforcement officer, Zach brings a mission-focused, disciplined approach to cybersecurity leadership. Connect with Zach on LinkedIn