Rod Andes

A cybersecurity and IT executive with 30+ years of leadership in cyber resilience, compliance, and operational risk management.

Executive & Strategic Leadership: Currently serves as CTO/vCISO at Cybantage, where he pioneered the Minimum Viable Company (MVC) framework to help businesses achieve rapid recovery and Sheltered Harbor–level resilience. He has conducted more than 200 security audits and many post-incident reviews, achieving measurable risk reduction and high client satisfaction.

Healthcare Security Expertise: As Information Security Officer for PopHealthCare and Episode Solutions, Rod elevated compliance maturity by 80–90%, reduced security incidents by 70%, and aligned IT operations with HIPAA, HITRUST, and regulatory standards.

Enterprise & Client Advisory: At United Data Technologies, he improved client PCI, HIPAA, and SOC 2 scores by 30% and streamlined audit readiness using NIST, SOC 2, HITRUST, and other frameworks. He has also led IT/security operations and enterprise architecture at Fusion-io, Astute Networks, Syscom, and Integra Solutions.

Military & Intelligence Background: A U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant (1983–1995), Rod led intelligence and operational missions in partnership with the CIA, FBI, DEA, and DoD, gaining hands-on experience in mission-critical operations under pressure.

Industry Credentials: Founder of Copper Mountain Consulting, one of only four firms worldwide accredited to perform Sheltered Harbor Cyber Resilience Assessments. He has personally overseen 350+ certifications and readiness assessments for SOC 2, HITRUST, and Sheltered Harbor.

M.S., Information Technology & Security Management – National American University
Advanced graduate training in IT leadership, cybersecurity governance, and security management strategies, supporting executive-level decision-making and enterprise resilience programs.

B.A., Psychology & Global Studies – Marine Corps University
Foundation in psychology and organizational studies, strengthening leadership, communication, and cross-cultural insight—skills leveraged throughout a career in team leadership, security operations, and stakeholder engagement.