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About SAFE

Security That Starts With Understanding

We're not here to sell you fear. We're here to understand your business and build a security program that actually works.

Matthew Froning, CISSP - Founder of SAFE
Meet the Founder

Matthew Froning, CISSP

Founder & Principal Consultant

I founded SAFE in 2017 with a simple belief: cybersecurity should protect your business, not paralyze it. Too many organizations get handed a 200-page compliance report and no idea what to do next. That's not security — that's a paperweight.

My approach is different. Before I recommend a single control or policy, I take the time to understand how your organization actually operates — your workflows, your constraints, your people, your budget. Then I build a program around that reality.

Over the years, I've worked with financial institutions, healthcare organizations, law firms, title companies, and businesses across dozens of industries. That breadth of experience means I bring perspective and proven strategies to every engagement.

CISSP Certified
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Since 2017
Serving organizations across the continental U.S.
Our Approach

Facilitators, Not Just Consultants

The word "Facilitation" is in our name for a reason. We don't drop a report and disappear. We walk alongside you through every step.

01

Understand

We start by listening. We learn your operations, your industry requirements, your team's capabilities, and your budget constraints before making any recommendations.

02

Build

We develop a customized security program — policies, procedures, controls, and training — designed to be viable and manageable for your specific environment.

03

Support

Security isn't a one-time project. We provide ongoing guidance, annual assessments, and continuous improvement to keep your program effective as threats evolve.

Expertise

Frameworks & Standards We Work With

FFIEC CAT
NIST CSF
CIS Controls
PCI DSS
HIPAA
GLBA
NCUA
FDIC
NYSDFS
ALTA
HITECH
ABA Guidelines

Let's Start a Conversation

No pressure. No jargon. Just a straightforward discussion about where your security stands and how we can help.

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