RedOps Cyber Intelligence Group
Dr. Sam Wertheim
Cybersecurity expert · DevSecOps consultant · AI researcher
Dr. Sam Wertheim is an accomplished cybersecurity expert, DevSecOps consultant, and AI researcher with doctoral-level training and more than 18 years of experience in information security and risk management. As the founder of RedOps Cyber Intelligence, Sam specializes in vCISO services, SOC 2 compliance, cyber threat intelligence, and security consulting tailored to businesses of all sizes.
Sam's expertise spans identity and access management (IAM), incident response, penetration testing, and data protection for SaaS and cloud environments. Known for structured, actionable solutions, Sam balances the technical and strategic sides of cybersecurity — helping organizations build robust infrastructures that align with standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NYDFS §500, GDPR, and PCI DSS.
Key services
- Virtual CISO (vCISO)
- Strategic guidance for comprehensive information security programs.
- Cybersecurity risk management
- Identifying vulnerabilities and implementing mitigation strategies.
- SOC 2 compliance
- Auditing and automating processes with platforms like Sprinto.
- DevSecOps consulting
- Designing secure software development lifecycles and frameworks.
- Incident response
- Efficient threat detection, containment, and remediation.
- Cloud security architecture
- Security and compliance across AWS and Azure environments.
- Penetration testing
- Advanced testing for SaaS platforms and cloud infrastructure.
Approach & philosophy
Sam combines technical proficiency with a business-oriented approach, focusing on practical applications and cost-effective solutions. Whether consulting startups, established businesses, or remote teams, Sam emphasizes proactive measures, clear deliverables, and continuous improvement — leveraging modern tooling to deliver seamless integration and heightened client security.
Recent projects
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Insider threat investigation & system hardening
Leading a complex insider-threat engagement focused on CRM exploitation and fraud mitigation.
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Secure remote work solutions
Developing secure desktop-streaming solutions and device-management policies for remote teams.
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Data recovery & disaster planning
Crafting robust recovery strategies for DevSecOps environments.
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Network reconnaissance research
Building a specialized Raspberry Pi unit for wireless network analysis.