AI-Powered Cybersecurity & Fractional CISO Services for Growing Companies
Linda Mar Associates helps startups and mid-market companies defend smarter, achieve SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA compliance, and stay ahead of evolving threats — without the cost and overhead of a full-time security team.
Four ways we keep regulated startups secure, audited, and sellable.
Why Work With Us
Enterprise-Grade Security Leadership, Without the Enterprise Price Tag
Battle-Tested Security Leadership
Doug Reed — our CEO — has served as CTO and CISO at companies like Carta, SmartBiz, and Nova Credit, building and securing fintech platforms processing billions of dollars in transactions. When you work with Linda Mar Associates, you get that same level of expertise embedded directly in your organization.
We've Done This Before At Scale
We don't just advise from the sidelines. We've built SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA compliance programs from scratch, responded to real-world security incidents, and led engineering organizations of 100+ people. We know what real security looks like because we've built it.
Deep Expertise in Regulated Industries
Our focus is fintech, healthtech, proptech, and insurtech — industries where a security breach doesn't just hurt your reputation, it ends your business. We understand the regulatory landscape and build programs that satisfy auditors and protect your customers.
A True Security Partner, Not Just a Vendor
We embed into your organization and run your InfoSec program end-to-end — acting more like an internal team than an outside consultant — until you're ready to bring security in-house.
AI-Augmented Security Operations
We leverage cutting-edge AI to detect threats faster, automate compliance workflows, and reduce the noise that overwhelms most security teams — so you can focus on building your business.
Ready to see what a real security program looks like?
We're here to answer your questions and provide the support you need.