About Mazo Security

We help security teams translate compliance into business value — with clarity, structure, and zero fluff.

Why Mazo Security

Most security teams know they need better documentation, tighter processes, and alignment with frameworks like NIST or ISO — but they struggle to explain the “why” in a way business leaders understand.

At Mazo Security, we simplify the complex. We guide teams through the risk-based reasoning behind what they do — and help them build programs that are defensible, measurable, and aligned to business goals. There’s no checkbox solution to compliance — but with the right guide, there’s a clear path forward.

What Makes Us Different

• Clarity over complexity: We help you articulate security and risk in business terms.
• Cross-framework fluency: We’ve worked with NIST, ISO, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and more.
• Quick to value: No fluff — just actionable guidance that gets you audit-ready faster.
• Flexible engagement: From one-time maturity reviews to ongoing vCISO support.

About the Founder

Mazo Security was founded by Juan Mazo, a seasoned cybersecurity advisor with deep experience helping organizations align security practices with real business risk. Juan has worked across industries to design and mature security programs that go beyond checklists — rooted in strategy, backed by action.

The reality is this: most security teams working in regulated industries — like healthcare, finance, or government — are expected to follow NIST-based frameworks. And while NIST promotes risk-based security, the guidance is vague by design. It’s not a checklist. It’s a strategy — but that nuance often gets lost.

In my experience, maybe 1 in 10 people really understand what they’re doing when it comes to implementing these frameworks. That means the majority are just trying to figure it out. I built Mazo Security to help those teams — to simplify, guide, and deliver results businesses and auditors want to see.