Know Exactly Where Your Cyber Risks Are in 10 Minutes

Dr. Cheryl Cooper’s Cyber Resilience Compass™ Scorecard gives SMB leaders a clear snapshot of their organization’s security strengths and vulnerabilities.

Get a simple, executive-level snapshot of your cyber resilience so you know what to prioritize next.

Empowering Businesses With Strategic Cybersecurity, GRC Leadership & Sustainable Security Growth

Today’s organizations face increasing pressure to stay secure, compliant, and resilient. Yet most small and mid-sized companies don’t need another tool — they need experienced leadership, clarity, and a partner who understands both the business and the technical side of cybersecurity. With 20+ years of cybersecurity and governance leadership—including roles at Sprint and T-Mobile, a doctorate in Computer Science, CISSP and CDPSE certifications, and a decade of teaching cybersecurity—I help organizations build secure, scalable, and audit-ready environments that support long-term growth and trust.

Dr. Cheryl Cooper

Fractional CISO, GRC Expert & Cybersecurity Educator
Dr. Cheryl brings a rare blend of deep technical expertise, business strategy, and human-centered cyber leadership. She partners with SMBs, SaaS startups, and regulated organizations to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and build effective cybersecurity programs that grow with the business.

Security & Compliance Leadership
you can count on

Dr. Cooper’s consulting brings clarity, structure, and experienced leadership to organizations navigating security, compliance, and risk management.

Fractional CISO

Senior-level cybersecurity leadership without the full-time cost. Strategic roadmaps, NIST CSF assessments, governance, vendor risk, and executive reporting.

GRC-as-a-Service

End-to-end governance and compliance support. NIST CSF, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR/CCPA and scalable risk management programs.

SOC 2 Factory for SaaS Startups

A streamlined, founder-friendly approach to becoming SOC 2 audit-ready fast. Policies, controls, evidence, platform integration (Vanta, Drata, Sprinto) and continuous compliance.

Testimonials

“Dr. Cheryl Cooper is an inspiration, and her energy fills the room. Cybersecurity sounds like such a serious topic; however, when Dr. Cooper shares her own personal story and the opportunity for those underrepresented in the industry, it’s a life-changing experience. You can find yourself in her story and are motivated to elevate your own life as well as create an impact in the world.”
Kamilah Harrison
A.D.O. Owner and Operator
“Dr. Cooper is an expert in her field and gives a captivating voice to her subject matter. She is passionate about the need for more representation in cybersecurity necessary to close the talent gap. Cheryl’s commitment is matched by her unrelenting effort in the community to mentor women and girls in gaining access, visibility, and success in cybersecurity. She talks the talk and walks the talk, which brings authenticity to her voice.”
Margery Sendze, Ph.D.
People Champion, I/O Psychologist, Leader, Speaker, Coach

Dr. Cooper’s Mission

To equip organizations with the security leadership, frameworks, and governance needed to thrive in a constantly evolving threat landscape. She combines executive strategy, hands-on GRC expertise, and a passion for educating the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.

To strengthen organizations with strategic cybersecurity leadership that builds resilience, reduces risk, and supports long-term business growth.

To advance governance, risk, and compliance through ethical, business-aligned frameworks that help organizations meet regulatory demands with confidence.

To empower people through impactful security awareness training and advocacy that elevates diversity, inclusion, and the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.

Must-Read books from Dr. Cooper

Discover actionable guidance in her bestselling titles.

Trusted by Leading Organizations

As a cybersecurity leader, educator, and advocate, Dr. Cooper has spoken for, trained, and partnered with nationally recognized institutions across technology, academia, and diversity in STEM.

CISSP • CDPSE • WiCyS Kansas City President • Former Sprint/T-Mobile Security Leader • 20+ Years in Cybersecurity & GRC

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