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Lisa Monk

CEO & Principal Consultant, N-FOSEC Consulting LLC

With over two decades of cybersecurity experience spanning federal agencies and private sector organizations, Lisa Monk founded N-FOSEC Consulting in 2014 to bring executive-level security leadership directly to small and mid-size businesses.

Every N-FOSEC engagement is personally overseen by Lisa Monk from start to finish — ensuring senior-level guidance, consistent quality, and accountability on every project.

20+ years building and protecting security programs

Before founding N-FOSEC, Lisa held senior roles that shaped her approach to practical, outcome-focused cybersecurity leadership.

Information Assurance Manager (IAM)

Led information assurance programs ensuring the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of critical systems and data.

Senior Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Designed and implemented security architectures for complex, mission-critical information systems.

IA Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Provided expert guidance on information assurance strategy, policy development, and risk management to senior leadership.

Agencies and organizations served

Lisa's federal background gives N-FOSEC clients direct access to experience most consulting firms can't match.

Dept. of Defense

DoD

Dept. of Homeland Security

DHS

NOAA

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Virginia Railway Express

VRE

How Lisa works with clients

The principles that shape every N-FOSEC engagement.

Honest guidance, even when it's uncomfortable

N-FOSEC provides risk-based guidance that reflects reality — not what clients want to hear. If there's a gap, you'll know about it. If there's a simpler path, we'll take it.

Practical over theoretical

Compliance that exists only on paper doesn't protect anyone. Every recommendation is built to work in practice — for your team, your budget, and your operations.

Security as a business enabler

Good security doesn't create obstacles — it removes them. A strong security posture helps organizations win contracts, satisfy clients, and operate with confidence.

Direct access, always

Lisa personally oversees every engagement and client relationship. You have direct access to senior expertise throughout your project.

N-FOSEC credentials

Founded in Southern Maryland in 2014. Certified minority and women-owned business.

MDOT MBE — Minority Business Enterprise
MDOT DBE — Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
MDOT SBE — Small Business Enterprise

Work directly with the expert.

Schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation with Lisa to discuss your cybersecurity priorities and how N-FOSEC can help.

📞 (877) 325-4400