New Clients WelcomeAdaptive Artificial Neural Systems LLC  ·  DBA: AAN Systems
Enterprise Security · AI Governance · GRC

Securing the
AI-Driven
Enterprise

Cybersecurity, AI Governance & GRC programs built for how modern organizations actually operate — from fractional vCISO to full remote delivery teams.

Advisory · Implementation · Staffing · Remote Teams — One trusted partner.

20+
Years Enterprise Security
$14M+
Security Practice Revenue Built
50+
GRC & Compliance Engagements
0
Repeat Audit Findings — Ever
CISSP  ·  CISA  ·  PMP  ·  ISO 42001  ·  GCFE  ·  AZ-900
Industry Certifications held by our management & senior practitioners
CISSP Certified Resources/// CISA Certified Resources/// PMP Certified Practitioners/// ISO 42001 Lead Implementers/// GCFE Certified Examiners/// Microsoft Azure Certified/// UT Dallas — MS Computer Science/// MIT Advanced Cybersecurity/// Columbia University — Biomedical & Robotics Engineering/// Texas A&M Law School/// Barnard College — Political Science/// MBE Certified Firm/// Women Owned Business/// Texas HUB Certified/// CISSP Certified Resources/// CISA Certified Resources/// PMP Certified Practitioners/// ISO 42001 Lead Implementers/// GCFE Certified Examiners/// Microsoft Azure Certified/// UT Dallas — MS Computer Science/// MIT Advanced Cybersecurity/// Columbia University — Biomedical & Robotics Engineering/// Texas A&M Law School/// Barnard College — Political Science/// MBE Certified Firm/// Women Owned Business/// Texas HUB Certified///
What We Do

Six Integrated Practice Areas

End-to-end security and governance — every service delivered by certified practitioners with real enterprise track records.

vCISO
01 ——

vCISO & Security Leadership

Fractional CISO-level leadership that owns your security program — IAM, IGA, PAM, SOC, IR, BCP/DRP, endpoint protection, and board reporting.

IAM · IGA · PAMSOC · SIEM · IRBCP / DRP / BIAEndpoint / EDR
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AI Governance
02 ——

AI Governance & ISO 42001

The only internationally recognized AI Management System standard. We implement ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, and responsible AI frameworks before regulators mandate them.

ISO 42001NIST AI RMFOWASP LLMMITRE ATLAS
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GRC
03 ——

GRC & Compliance

Full-lifecycle governance, risk, and compliance programs. 50+ engagements. Zero repeat audit findings. ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, HIPAA, FedRAMP.

ISO 27001NIST CSFSOC 2HIPAA · FedRAMP
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Cyber PMO
04 ——

Cybersecurity PMO

Program management discipline applied to security — governing complex multi-workstream programs from firewall deployments to enterprise security transformations.

Microsoft SentinelPalo AltoOkta · Entra IDStage Gate PMO
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Data Governance
05 ——

Data Governance & DLP

Enterprise data classification, DLP program design, and privacy engineering — protecting sensitive data across cloud, endpoint, and collaboration platforms.

Microsoft PurviewVaronisDLP PolicyGDPR · CCPA
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AI Automation
06 ——

AI Automation & SecOps

Intelligent SOAR workflows, agentic AI security pipelines, and automation-first SOC design that reduces analyst workload and accelerates detection velocity.

n8n · SOARSecurity CopilotDetection Eng.MITRE ATT&CK
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Also Available
Security Staffing & PlacementRemote Delivery TeamsRed Team / Purple TeamVulnerability ManagementCloud Security — AWS · Azure · GCPPrivacy EngineeringTPRM / Vendor RiskCyber Insurance ReadinessBoard & Executive BriefingsSecurity Awareness Training
Enterprise Security Operations
60%
Audit prep reduction — Dallas County GRC Program
Why AAN Systems

We've Built Real Programs.
Not Just Advised On Them.

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Enterprise Practice Track Record

Built cybersecurity practices from $0 to $14M+. Grew a $6M North America practice to $14M in under two years. These are outcomes — not projections.

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Our Team Carries Leading Industry Certifications

Our management and practitioners hold CISSP, CISA, PMP, ISO 42001 Lead Implementer, GCFE, and Azure certifications — a rare combination in a single boutique firm.

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AI Governance — Right Now

ISO 42001 Lead Implementer certified before most firms know it exists. We're implementing AI governance programs today, ahead of the EU AI Act and US regulatory curve.

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Full Delivery Flexibility

Advisory retainer, project delivery, staffing placement, or full remote team — we structure engagements around what you actually need, not a fixed package.

20+
Years Enterprise IT & Security
60%
Audit Prep Time Reduction Achieved
15+
GRC Programs Delivered from Zero
$2M+
Professional Services at AAN Systems
Our Work in Practice

Across Industries. Across the Enterprise Stack.

From SOC buildouts and ISO 27001 implementations to AI governance programs and cybersecurity PMO delivery.

Security Operations
Security Operations
SOC · SIEM · Incident Response
AI Governance
AI Governance
ISO 42001 · NIST AI RMF
Network Security
Network & Infrastructure
Firewall · DMZ · SASE
Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation
Cloud Security · DevSecOps
Application Security
Application Security
AppSec · Secure SDLC
Our Difference

Not a Vendor. A Security Partner.

We've built practices, led enterprise programs, and hold the certifications. We know the difference between checking boxes and protecting organizations.

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Built Real Practices

From $0 to $14M+ in cybersecurity practice revenue. We've run the P&L, managed the team, delivered the outcomes.

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Industry-Leading Certifications

Our management and practitioners hold CISSP, CISA, PMP, ISO 42001, and GCFE — active and current across our team.

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Full Delivery Flexibility

Advisory, implementation, staffing, and remote teams. We adapt to what you need — not a rigid package.

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AI-Ready Today

ISO 42001 Lead Implementers on our team. Implementing AI governance programs now, before your board — or regulators — ask.

Client Voices

What Our Clients Say

"

AAN Systems are always accommodating our diverse needs and we feel like they are a part of our company rather than an external supplier. The depth of expertise they bring is genuinely impressive.

JB
John H. Bedard, Jr.
Client Executive
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I sleep easier at night knowing the AAN Systems team is in my corner — supporting my business and keeping my systems in tip-top shape. They truly understand what security means to a growing business.

CE
Chris Ellison
Business Owner
"

The GRC program AAN built reduced our audit preparation time by 60% and gave leadership real visibility into our risk posture for the first time. Exceptional program management throughout.

GM
Enterprise Client
Government Sector · Texas
Industries We Serve

Deep Experience in Regulated Sectors

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Healthcare

HIPAA · HITRUST · PHI protection

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Government

CJIS · FedRAMP · NIST 800-53

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Financial Services

SOX · PCI DSS · GLBA

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Manufacturing

OT/IT security · ISO 27001

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Technology & SaaS

SOC 2 · Cloud security · AI governance

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Legal Services

Client data protection · GDPR

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Education

FERPA · Student data privacy

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Energy & Utilities

Critical infrastructure · NERC CIP

Latest Insights

The AI Governance Reckoning Is Here

What happens when the AI adoption rush collides with regulatory reality — and why organizations that moved first are already ahead.

AI Governance
AI GovernanceMay 2026

The Ungovernable AI Enterprise: What Happens After the Rush

Organizations raced to adopt AI. Governance didn't keep pace. Now regulators, boards, and auditors are asking questions that most enterprises cannot answer — and the cost of that silence is rising fast.

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GRCApr 2026

ISO 27001 in 90 Days: What It Actually Takes

Realistic timelines, common gaps, and the audit preparation pitfalls most organizations walk into blind.

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vCISOMar 2026

When Your Business Needs a vCISO — Not a Consultant

The difference between getting a report and getting a security program that actually runs.

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Ready to Get Started?

Let's Build Your Security Program
the Right Way

Fractional CISO, ISO 42001 implementation, GRC program, or a full remote security team — we're ready to engage.