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Our Mission

We believe robust cybersecurity and optimized internal controls are crucial to defending a company’s profits and reputation.
We are here to help our clients achieve this mission.

Founded in 2008, Elevate is a minority and women-owned consulting & staffing firm specializing in Cyber Security, IT Compliance, Privacy, and Internal Audit.

Our team of experienced auditors and technical experts are here to advise and implement, not substitute click-and-go solutions.   We ensure you pass all your cyber, privacy and internal control audits and improve your cyber and internal control posture. We love consulting and working closely with our clients. We value our clients and relationships we’ve built.

We are here to:

Elevate cybersecurity and internal controls while safeguarding our clients’ profits and reputations. 

Our Niche

Information security and internal controls consulting & staffing

Our Values

Accountable and Dedicated – Gets work done on time with a customer service mindset. Adaptable and Resourceful – Self-managing and self-directing, takes ownership. “Gets it done” attitude with the highest quality – No excuses and care about the quality of their work and actions. Humble and relatable – Quiet confidence and wants to help. Does the right thing – Even when no one is watching.

Elevate

Some Members of the Team

Our company consists of driven, high-caliber professionals who have been prior CISOs, Directors of Information Security, Audit Professionals and GRC Experts. All of our associates and consultants bring a deep understanding of their area of expertise, and real-world experience to help solve your business challenges. As a lean, efficient, and self-managing team, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide:
  • Continuous and transparent project reporting and communication with our clients
  • Quality deliverables that solve our client’s problems and help them make better decisions
Angela Polania

Angela Polania

Managing Principal
Brian Black

Brian Black

Director of Cyber and GRC Consulting
David Probinsky

David Probinsky

Offensive Security Team Lead
Barbara Gerth

Barbara Gerth

Internal Audit Manager
Orlando Santa Cruz

Orlando Santa Cruz

Cyber Security and Privacy
Megan Lee

Megan Lee

Recruiting & HR Consultant
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