Craig Petronella

About Craig Petronella

Craig Petronella | AI & Automation Expert | vCISO | Cybersecurity & Compliance Specialist | Digital Forensics Examiner | Blockchain Innovator | Amazon #1 Bestselling AuthorWith over 23 years of proven expertise, I specialize in leveraging advanced AI-driven automation to enhance cybersecurity, simplify complex compliance frameworks, and empower businesses to scale efficiently and securely. My professional journey bridges innovative technology solutions and critical regulatory requirements, positioning organizations to confidently navigate an ever-evolving digital landscape.As a licensed Digital Forensics Examiner, Certified CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP), and MIT-trained specialist in AI and blockchain, my work focuses on transforming cumbersome compliance obligations into streamlined, automated processes. At Petronella Technology Group, I guide organizations through secure adoption and optimization of AI solutions, automation strategies, blockchain security, and comprehensive compliance frameworks, including CMMC, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, FTC, DFARS, FedRAMP, and NIST.My mission is to turn regulatory challenges and cybersecurity threats into strategic opportunities. Through proprietary enterprise-grade solutions such as Extended Detection and Response (XDR), AI-enhanced cybersecurity tools, blockchain security integrations, and robust Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) offerings, Petronella protects organizations\' critical data assets and significantly reduces audit and compliance burdens.I am also the creator of ComplianceArmor.com, a customized AI-powered compliance and training platform tailored specifically for enterprises, executives, crypto investors, hedge funds, family offices, and Ultra-High-Net-Worth individuals. ComplianceArmor uniquely blends regulatory compliance expertise with advanced digital forensics techniques and actionable blockchain and cryptocurrency security insights.Key Areas of Expertise: AI-Driven Automation and Cybersecurity Compliance Management & Regulatory Risk Reduction (CMMC, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, FTC, DFARS, FedRAMP, NIST) Digital Forensics & Incident Response Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Security Enterprise XDR & Managed Security Services (MSSP) Customized AI-Powered Compliance & Security Training Regulatory Risk Management & Strategic Compliance PlanningCommitted to ongoing innovation, my approach empowers organizations to harness AI and automation for robust cybersecurity, simplified compliance, and accelerated business growth.Call or Text: 91••••••01 for a Free Consultation.

Experience

1. Cmmc Registered Practitioner (Rp) Nist Compliance Officer

   Petronella Technology Group, Inc

   Apr 2019 — Present · Raleigh-Durham, NC, US

   CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP)/ NIST Compliance Officer and cybersecurity expert provides consulting, readiness and secure hosting for federal contractors and small businesses that are required to be compliant with the new CMMC ML1-5 mandates, NIST 800-171 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and NIST 800-53 Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).Government contractors may face compliance concerns when working with Federal Government customers. Regulations such as NIST 800-171, also know as the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and NIST 800-53, which is part of the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), is often a component of the technology standards that government contractors must follow during their work. To ensure full compliance with DFARS and FISMA requirements, contractors should understand what each regulation covers, the systems that they apply to, and whether overlap occurs between them.

Education

• North Carolina State University - College of Management

  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  1998 — 2002