who we are
Born From Experience. Built For Governance.
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Recognitions
"Pioneer" in Managed Detection & Response - Gartner 2016 & 2017
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Recognitions
MSPMentor as one of the top fastest growing MSPs in the world
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Recognitions
#63 of the top 100 MSSPAlert
our story
A 25-Year Journey From Cable to Boardroom
Every cybersecurity company tells you they understand the problem. Netswitch lived it.
In 1993, our Founder/CEO started in the IT industry as a cable puller in the Silicon Valley. By 2000, he had founded Netswitch Technology Management to help businesses manage the growing complexity of networks and security. For the next two decades, we worked in the trenches – configuring firewalls, monitoring security operations centers around the clock, responding to incidents at 3 a.m., and explaining to executives why their investment in technology was not translating into reduced risk.
By 2016, Gartner recognized Netswitch as a “Pioneer” in Managed Detection and Response – one of only twelve companies worldwide to earn the designation. But even that recognition highlighted a deeper truth: detecting threats was only half the battle. The other half was making those detections meaningful to the people running the business.
That insight became the foundation of everything we do today.
timeline of innovation
The CRG Journey: 2018 - Present
CyberRisk Governance concept formalized. After two decades of operational experience, we identified the structural disconnect between security operations and board-level governance as the root cause of chronic underperformance in cybersecurity programs.
CyberRisk Governance concept formalized. After two decades of operational experience, we identified the structural disconnect between security operations and board-level governance as the root cause of chronic underperformance in cybersecurity programs.
Asia Pacific expansion begins. AI² concept developed. InterOps Accelerator prototype created to automate remediation workflows across multi-vendor environments.
Asia Pacific expansion begins. AI² concept developed. InterOps Accelerator prototype created to automate remediation workflows across multi-vendor environments.
CyberRisk Governance patent application filed with USPTO.
CyberRisk Governance patent application filed with USPTO.
CRG Community launched on LinkedIn, growing to 5,975 professional members in less than five years. Partnership Ecosystem established with Telecom Service Providers.
CRG Community launched on LinkedIn, growing to 5,975 professional members in less than five years. Partnership Ecosystem established with Telecom Service Providers.
Channel partner expansion into Singapore. SARA Open-Source development begins - the single-pane-of-glass risk visualization that translates technical data into board-ready insights.
Channel partner expansion into Singapore. SARA Open-Source development begins - the single-pane-of-glass risk visualization that translates technical data into board-ready insights.
USPTO Patent #11,870,812 granted, protecting the CRG system and method. Channel partnerships & Inspiration Leadership Model extended across globally.
USPTO Patent #11,870,812 granted, protecting the CRG system and method. Channel partnerships & Inspiration Leadership Model extended across globally.
Owner-funded product and business development reaches $3M in cumulative investment. SARA platform architecture finalized across four progressive tiers.
Owner-funded product and business development reaches $3M in cumulative investment. SARA platform architecture finalized across four progressive tiers.
SARA (Security Automation & Risk Assessment) platform is reaching Africa with our local Channel & Telecom Partners.
SARA (Security Automation & Risk Assessment) platform is reaching Africa with our local Channel & Telecom Partners.
our philosophy
Why Governance, Not Just Technology
Most cybersecurity companies sell you better detection. We help you build better decisions.
The cybersecurity industry has spent decades perfecting the ability to find threats. But finding threats is not the same as managing risk. A firewall that blocks an attack at 2 a.m. does nothing for your organization if the board never learns how that event connects to a compliance gap, an insurance exposure, or reputation risk.
Our patented CyberRisk Governance (CRG) methodology bridges this gap by design. It connects technical security controls to governance and compliance frameworks, producing a quantified Resilience Index that every stakeholder in your organization can understand and act on – from the server room to the boardroom.
Three Principles That Guide Everything We Do
Vendor-Neutral
We do not sell products from a single vendor. We assess your entire environment objectively, working with whatever tools you already have, and recommend only what measurably reduces your risk.
Governance-First
Every technical control we touch is mapped to the compliance and governance frameworks your business must satisfy. Security without governance is data without direction.
Community-Driven
Source: CRG methodology principles derived from Netswitch White Papers (“Harmonizing Cyber Risk Management” and “Unlocking Effective Cyber Risk Management Part 1”). Vendor-neutral positioning documented in Securli Investor Business Plan 2026, Section 3.
leadership
Visionaries Driving Innovation Forward
MSc. Telecommunication Management; BSc. Finance; BA Real Estate
Stanley Li has 33 years of IT and cybersecurity experience, beginning in 1993 as a cable puller in the Silicon Valley telecommunications industry. In 2000, he founded Netswitch Technology Management and grew it from a one-person operation into a multinational cybersecurity firm serving organizations including a global luxurious hotels group serving 14 countries, a Top 15 global telecom service provider, and one of the most prominent and historic Family Offices in the world with estimated net worth of $10.5 billion+.
Under Stanley’s leadership, Netswitch was recognized by Gartner as a “Pioneer” in Managed Detection and Response (2016-2017) — one of only twelve companies worldwide to earn the designation. That operational experience led to the development of the CyberRisk Governance (CRG) methodology, now protected under USPTO Patent #11,870,812, which bridges the structural gap between technical security operations and board-level governance.
Stanley is a four-time recipient of the Cybersec Infohub Top Contributor Award (2022-2025) and leads the CRG Community of 5,970+ cyber risk governance practitioners. He holds an MSc in Telecommunication Management, a BSc in Finance, and a BA in Real Estate.
BSc. Political Science; BSc. International Economics; Certified Campaign Manager; CISM
Sean Mahoney brings 30 years of global supply chain management experience to Netswitch’s cybersecurity mission. As EVP for an international manufacturing and distribution company with operations throughout North America, he was responsible for understanding and mitigating operational risks across complex, multi-tier supply chains.
A certified CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), Sean is a seasoned executive who has led five businesses from startup stage to success. His expertise in operational risk management, business process improvement, and digital transformation allows him to bridge the gap between technical cybersecurity requirements and the practical business realities of growing organizations. Sean is a trusted advisor with deep expertise in managing complex stakeholder relationships to drive results without sacrificing quality or ethics.
advisory board
Expert Advisors Guiding Strategic
Growth
Donald Laughlin
CEO/CFO, White Mountain Economic Development
25+ years of executive leadership specializing in scaling organizations and raising capital across biotech, aerospace, manufacturing, and economic development. CFO of the Year finalist. Executive MBA, USC Marshall School of Business. Series 65 certified. Board member at Integro Bank and Financial Executives International.
Alex Sharpe
Cybersecurity & Risk Management Leader, Sharpe LLC
35+ years spanning intelligence, consulting, and technology sectors. Recognized as #3 in Cybersecurity and #1 in Risk Management thought leadership. Co-founded two startups including a successful IPO. Participated in 20+ M&A transactions across 30 countries. Adjunct Professor at NYU teaching cyber resilience.
Carter Schoenberg
Chief Cybersecurity Officer, SoundWay Consulting
Former homicide detective turned cybersecurity leader. Leads CMMC program with Cyber-AB C3 PAO status. CISSP, CISM, and Lead CMMC Assessor certified. Managed teams of 60+ cyber practitioners. Authored NIST publications on cyber supply chain risk management.
Annie Skariah
Privacy & Security Engagement Officer, Centene Corporation
15+ years in GRC initiatives across global operations. Specializes in NIST CSF, ISO 27001, GDPR, HITRUST, and PCI DSS frameworks. CISSP and HCISPP certified. Provided remediation support to 40+ enterprises. MS in Information Management, Arizona State University.
Wilfredo Lassalle Jr.
CISO, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
Strategic global CIO/CISO managing a $20M cybersecurity budget. Co-founded Simplix, a SaaS AI compliance platform. Built a Top 50 Managed Security Services Provider. Led digital transformation achieving $2.2B in run rate savings at Citi. Recognized Top 20 Social CIO for 3+ consecutive years. CISSP certified.
Andrew ‘Flip’ Filipowski
Co-CEO & Co-Chairman, Fluree PBC
Legendary tech entrepreneur. CEO/COO of Cullinet (largest software company of the 1980s). Founder/CEO of Platinum Technology, the 8th largest global software company when acquired by CA for $4 billion. Named to Upside Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People in IT. E&Y and Merrill Lynch Entrepreneur of the Year.
Dr. Stylianos Kampakis
CEO, The Tesseract Academy
Pioneering AI expert with 15+ years of experience. Helped businesses raise over $50M through AI strategy and implementation. Research Associate at UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies. Collaborated with The Alan Turing Institute on LLM cyber-defense research. 3x published author on AI, Data Science, and Web3. US State Department YTILI Fellow.
Theo Mourouzis, PhD
CEO & Partner, Electi
World-renowned cryptographer. Cambridge BA/MA Mathematics, UCL PhD Cryptography. Winner of UK Cyber Cipher Security Challenge. Research cited by NIST and NSA. Expert in Residence at London Business School. Advised the US Navy, European Central Bank, European Commission, and Lloyds Banking Group.
Sheryl Root
Associate Professor of the Practice, Carnegie Mellon University
Directs the Master’s in Technology Ventures program at CMU Silicon Valley. 20+ years at Hewlett-Packard as Director. 13 years as Vice President at Bank of America. Inducted into the Women in Technology Hall of Fame. Advanced degrees from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
John Levonick
Senior Partner, Garris Horn LLP
20+ years in financial services, FinTech, and regulatory compliance. Specializes in bridging traditional law with emerging technologies including blockchain, AI, and cryptocurrency. Co-founded Canopy, scaled from concept to $10M revenue in 26 months. AWS Advanced Consulting Partner.
Steven-Paul Walker
Risk & Regulatory Compliance Expert, Reference Point
32+ years at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency as National Bank Examiner and Senior Payments Policy Analyst. Developed OCC’s first cryptocurrency and blockchain training program, delivered to 2,300+ personnel. CISA, CGEIT, and CICA certified. Executive MBA, Emory University.
Frank Wood
Founder, Hawkeye Resilience Advisors
20+ years building resilient enterprises across global corporate landscapes. Chief Security Officer at GE Digital. Deputy CSO at GE Power overseeing $3B–$36B businesses. Achieved average 77% reduction in security challenges for clients. CPP, PMP, and CBCP certified. Wharton executive education.
partnership ecosystem
Cyber Resilience Is a Team Discipline
Here is something most cybersecurity companies will not tell you: no single vendor, no matter how advanced their technology, can solve your cyber risk problem alone.
Cyber risk spans your network infrastructure, your regulatory obligations, your employee behavior, your insurance coverage, your supply chain, and your board’s ability to make informed decisions. That is not a technology challenge. It is a governance challenge that requires a team of specialists working within a shared framework.
This is exactly why we built the CRG methodology as an open ecosystem rather than a closed product. Our Partnership Ecosystem brings together Subject Matter Experts, managed service providers, compliance advisors, and technology specialists – each contributing their domain expertise while operating within the same governance framework. The result is comprehensive coverage without vendor lock-in, and a coordinated team that speaks the same risk language.
Why a Partnership Ecosystem?
No Single Vendor Sees Everything
Your firewall vendor sees network threats. Your GRC platform sees compliance gaps. Your insurance broker sees financial exposure. But nobody connects them. The CRG methodology provides the shared framework that allows these specialists to contribute their insights to a unified risk picture – your Resilience Index.
Subject Matter Expertise Cannot Be Automated
Technology can scan for vulnerabilities and generate alerts. But interpreting what those findings mean for your specific regulatory obligations, your industry context, and your board’s risk appetite requires human expertise. Our SME partners deliver that expertise, backed by the SARA platform’s data and analytics.
You Should Never Compete With Your Own Partners
Netswitch is the infrastructure behind the scenes. We provide the patented methodology, the platform, and the analytics engine. Our partners own the client relationship, deliver the expertise, and drive the outcomes. This model ensures your advisors are working for you, not selling to you.
Our Partner Categories
Strategic Partners
Subject Matter Experts in cybersecurity, compliance, risk management, AI governance, and legal who deliver CRG-powered advisory services under their own brand. Includes: Tesseract Academy, SoundWay Consulting, Beacon Risk, Sharpe Management, TJ4 Consulting, PrivacyLab, Fortrex, and more.
Technology Partners
The security and infrastructure tools that feed data into the CRG framework. We integrate with – not compete against – your existing investments. Includes: Microsoft Azure, AWS, FireEye, Fortinet, Juniper Networks, Trend Micro, Teramind, Netsurion, Veeam, and more.
Channel Partners
Regional operators who bring CRG to their local markets, including StarHub in Singapore, China Unicom Hong Kong, and StartHub. Channel partners own the customer relationship while Netswitch provides the platform backbone.
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