FID Cybersecurity
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FID Cybersecurity, formally known as Found IT Data Cybersecurity, provides cybersecurity consulting, advisory, and forensics services led by Michael Reese, a licensed computer forensics investigator with over 30 years of experience. The firm serves organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies in financial services, healthcare, and technology to growing technology firms. It specializes in virtual CISO/CIO advisory, governance, risk and compliance assessments, digital forensics, and security t...
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Ideal Customer
- The firm's positioning around fractional executive services (vCISO/vCIO), tailored security program management, and the tagline of delivering 'Fortune 500-level security expertise' to other organizations suggests its sweet spot is organizations that cannot afford or justify a full-time senior security hire.
- This profile typically corresponds to small to mid-market businesses.
Key Differentiators
- FID Cybersecurity's stated differentiator is its founder's dual background in law enforcement and senior IT executive roles, which the firm uses to position its forensics and incident response work as forensic-grade and legally defensible.
- Michael Reese's documented history assisting the DOJ and FBI, working with High Tech Crime Units in Portland and Sacramento, and providing expert witness testimony in legal proceedings is the most distinctive credential publicly associated with the firm.
Industries Served
- The company's website explicitly references financial services, healthcare, and technology as industries it serves.
- Michael Reese also has a documented speaking engagement history with the Construction Financial Management Association, suggesting some presence in the construction sector.
Service Coverage
- FID Cybersecurity operates out of the Sacramento, California area, as indicated by its 916 area code contact number and references to work with High Tech Crime Units in the Sacramento region.
- The company's website does not specify a formal geographic service boundary, and no information is publicly available confirming a national, regional, or global footprint beyond the California base.
Partnerships
- The FID Cybersecurity website lists a 'Strategic Alliance Network' that visibly includes Vensearch and Marvel Consulting as named alliance partners.
- Vensearch is an IT staffing and solutions firm where Michael Reese has also been listed as a contributor.
Company Size
- FID Cybersecurity, whose full name is Found IT Data Cybersecurity, appears to be a small, founder-led consultancy.
- Michael Reese is identified as its President and CEO, and no publicly available headcount, revenue figures, or founding date for the firm were found in any third-party database.
Ownership
- FID Cybersecurity is privately held and founder-owned.
- Michael Reese is the President and CEO, and no evidence of outside investors, private equity backing, or any ownership changes was found in any public database or filing.
Compliance & Certifications
- FID Cybersecurity's GRC assessment service covers PCI, GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA/CPRA compliance evaluations for clients, but no evidence was found that the firm itself holds formal third-party certifications such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP.
- Michael Reese personally holds or has held a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), Certified Computer Forensics Examiner (CCFE), Certified Forensics HiTech Investigator (CFHI), and Certified Counterintelligence Threat Analyst (CCTA), among others.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 18, 2026
Offerings
7 offeringsCybersecurity Strategy
Provides a top-down approach to organizational resilience by aligning technical security capabilities with long-term business objectives. The service is structured to support both near-term risk reduction and strategic planning.
Digital Forensics & Incident Response
Certified investigators conduct scientific data preservation and analysis to determine the cause and source of a security breach. Methodologies are described as forensic-grade and legally defensible, drawing on experience supporting DOJ and FBI investigations.
GRC Assessments
Expert-led evaluations of an organization's governance, risk, and compliance posture against standards including PCI, GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA/CPRA. Assessments are designed to identify gaps and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks.
Security Program Management
Builds and maintains risk-focused security frameworks designed to integrate into an organization's existing culture. The service focuses on ongoing management and alignment of security practices with organizational goals.
Security Training & Awareness
Delivers customized security awareness training programs and simulated phishing campaigns aimed at reducing human-related security risk. Programs are tailored to the specific organizational environment and workforce.
Speaking Engagements
Michael Reese and the FID Cybersecurity team are available for speaking engagements on cybersecurity topics. This service is listed as a distinct offering on the site navigation.
Virtual C-Suite Advisory (vCISO/vCIO)
Provides executive-level cybersecurity and IT leadership on a fractional basis, eliminating the need for a full-time hire. The service includes strategic oversight and security program direction tailored to the organization's business objectives.
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