Massimo Marini

Background

About Massimo Marini

I specialize in aligning IT governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) initiatives with organizational goals, guiding C-suite executives through strategic decisions and complex regulatory landscapes such as HITRUST CSF, AICPA SOC 2, NIST (800-53, CSF, and 800-66), HIPAA, ISO 27001/27701, GDPR, and CCPA. I’ve built and led security frameworks across incident response, business continuity, disaster recovery, and vendor risk management, ensuring both operational efficiency and regulatory adherence. My background includes spearheading business development efforts to expand vCISO services, directing budget planning to optimize security investments, and managing compliance audits and certifications. I drive automation initiatives for continuous monitoring and evidence collection, and I regularly lead tabletop exercises to test incident response and recovery capabilities. From establishing policy and governance programs to investigating security incidents and coordinating response with regulatory bodies and auditors, I work closely across teams to embed security measures into everyday operations. I’m also passionate about enhancing security culture through targeted awareness training, privacy education programs, and hands-on support to reinforce best practices throughout an organization. CISA and HCISPP certifications, and MA, Economics, from CSU-Sacramento.