Martin Harrod · Cybersecurity & Technology Leader
I’m Martin Harrod, a Cybersecurity & Technology Leader based in Vancouver, BC.
With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and IT operations, I specialize in securing cloud-native environments, building resilient product security programs, and guiding organizations through digital transformation.
I design and implement strategies that balance innovation and risk, enabling businesses to scale securely while maintaining compliance with frameworks like SOC 2, NIST, and CSA STAR.
Get In TouchCore Focus Areas
- Designing cyber strategy roadmaps that align governance, investment, and risk appetite with enterprise transformation.
- Securing cloud-native infrastructures across AWS, Azure, and GCP with zero-trust methodologies.
- Building DevSecOps programs that embed security into modern CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows.
- Delivering AI assurance programs that validate model safety, security, and regulatory readiness before and during use.
Helping teams deliver results without slowing down
I partner with technology, operations, and executive teams to align resilient security practices with business momentum across product roadmaps and enterprise programs alike.
Cyber Strategy
Driving enterprise, product, cloud, and AI security programs. Align strategy with business goals and guide organizations through all phased of GRC.
DevSecOps & Cloud Security
Building secure CI/CD pipelines, implementing zero-trust architectures, and managing security at scale across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Secure Software Development
Integrating threat modeling, vulnerability management, and secure coding practices into the SDLC to deliver resilient products.
AI Assurance & Governance
Establishing guardrails for AI-enabled products through risk assessments, policy alignment, and continuous monitoring of model behavior.
Recent security initiatives
A snapshot of hands-on engagements spanning cloud security, product resilience, and executive advisory work.
Data Loss Prevention Strategy
Overview Designed and implemented a comprehensive Data Loss Prevention strategy covering collaboration tools, endpoints, and cloud workloads. Developed classification policies, user training module ...
Zero Trust Network Access
Overview Designed and deployed a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) architecture across multicloud ...
Secure AI Developer Enablement
Overview Designed and deployed security and data protection controls for developers using AI codi ...