Steven Groetken, CISSP, CC

Steve Groetken is a seasoned cybersecurity and technology executive with a track record of leading security programs across defense-aligned fintech platforms, medical practices, and fast-growing small-to-mid-sized organizations. As the former Information Security Officer for a $1.6B throughput fintech platform supporting a U.S. Department of Defense initiative, Steve built and led a NIST SP 800-53-based program aligned with CCSRG IL4 compliance—bringing defense-grade controls to high-throughput, cloud-based financial environments.

As a CISSP-certified strategist, Steve delivers fractional CISO | CIO | CTO services to organizations navigating complex compliance and operational challenges. He supports clients in aviation, retail, software (including peer-to-peer platforms), and healthcare—helping them align with frameworks such as NIST CSF, HIPAA, GLBA, and CMMC. His work includes board-level risk reporting, incident response readiness, vendor due diligence, and security governance tailored to each business's risk profile.

Steve is passionate about empowering SMOs with practical, high-impact cybersecurity leadership. He holds multiple technology patents and is known for balancing innovation with operational integrity—ensuring security is a strategic enabler, not a barrier to growth.