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Discovery & Assessment
Identify critical gaps and surface hidden risks to establish a clear baseline for your security journey.
Engagement Process
A strategic methodology designed to mature your security posture and eliminate operational risk through expert guidance.
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Program Roadmap Design
Architect a 12-24 month strategy that aligns technical defenses with your specific business objectives.
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Implementation & Enablement
Deploy robust controls and empower your team with the tools to maintain a resilient security culture.
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Ongoing Governance & Optimization
Continuously monitor performance and refine strategies to stay ahead of an evolving threat landscape.
Leadership Expertise
Iron Gate Security is led by an elite cybersecurity practitioner who provides executive-level leadership to architect resilient security programs and navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
Program Lead & Fractional CISO
Patrick McCrann, CISSP, CISM, CCNA
- Program Lead & Fractional CISO
Patrick McCrann, CISSP, CISM, CCNA
• 20+ years leading enterprise cybersecurity and risk programs
• Former CISO for a global financial services organization
• Deep expertise in security program development, governance, and regulatory compliance (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, NYDFS 500)
• Proven Zero Trust, IAM, and cloud security leadership
• Board-facing executive who translates complex risk into clear, actionable decisions
Client Outcomes
Driving measurable impact and resilient defense strategies that transform organizational security maturity into a competitive advantage.
45% Reduction
Decrease in security incident frequency through proactive posture hardening.
Audit Ready
Continuous compliance monitoring ensuring 100% audit readiness for global frameworks.
3x Response Speed
Optimized incident handling protocols significantly reducing mean time to response.
Financial Services Client
Institutional ROI: Integrated Governance Strategy
Implemented an automated risk management framework for a mid-tier bank, resulting in a 30% reduction in compliance overhead and enhanced board visibility into cyber risk exposure.
Global Fintech Provider
Operational Resilience: Security Program Maturity
Architected a multi-year security roadmap that transitioned the client from disparate technical silos to a unified, resilient posture, accelerating vendor security approval times by 50%.
Industries Served
Iron Gate Security provides executive-level cybersecurity leadership tailored to the unique risk profiles and regulatory demands of specialized high-stakes sectors.
Financial Services
Navigating institutional risk and strict regulatory oversight with board-level security governance.
Fintech & Payments
Securing high-velocity transaction environments while maintaining continuous compliance for digital movement.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting sensitive clinical data sets and intellectual property within complex interoperable ecosystems.
SaaS & Technology
Architecting scalable security programs that accelerate vendor trust and global market expansion.
Critical Infrastructure
Hardening operational technology and core services against sophisticated nation-state threat actors.
Professional Services
Managing the intersection of confidentiality and availability for elite law and consulting practices.
Compliance Alignment
Iron Gate Security designs security programs to align with leading frameworks and regulations, ensuring your posture meets the highest industry standards.
NIST CSF
We bridge the gap between technical controls and business risk, giving executives a clear, standardized language to report security health.
ISO 27001
Establish an Information Security Management System (ISMS) that satisfies global auditors while protecting your firm's most critical assets.
HIPAA/Healthcare
Implement rigorous safeguarding for PHI, reducing the threat of regulatory penalties and strengthening patient trust in your digital ecosystem.