A boutique cybersecurity and AI governance firm with enterprise depth — built by practitioners who've built practices, led programs, and delivered real outcomes across government, healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors.
Adaptive Artificial Neural Systems LLC (DBA: AAN Systems) is a Houston-area cybersecurity, AI governance, GRC, and PMO consulting firm. We were founded on a straightforward premise: mid-market companies and growing enterprises deserve the same quality of security leadership as Fortune 500 organizations — without needing a Fortune 500 budget.
Our delivery model combines senior advisory expertise anchored in real certifications and real track records, with a network of certified practitioners and remote delivery teams. We flex to what you need: fractional vCISO retainer, project-based GRC implementation, staffing placement, or full remote team deployment.
We serve clients across Texas and nationally — with particular depth in regulated industries including healthcare, government, financial services, and technology.
Minority Business Enterprise
Women Owned Business
Texas HUB Certified
To make enterprise-grade cybersecurity, AI governance, and GRC programs accessible to mid-market and growing organizations — delivered by certified experts who've built real programs at scale.
A business world where organizations of every size have access to the security and governance leadership they need to operate confidently — without the overhead of a full enterprise security department.
Accountability — We own outcomes, not just deliverables.
Transparency — Honest assessments, no sugarcoating.
Excellence — Zero repeat audit findings is our standard.
Partnership — We work alongside you, not above you.
Practitioners first. Advisors second. Every member of our leadership team has built, run, or delivered the programs we offer — not just consulted on them from the outside.
20+ years spanning enterprise cybersecurity, GRC program leadership, AI governance, and practice management. Founded MicroCell Technologies (acquired by BMC Software). Built cybersecurity practices from $0 to $14M+. Led enterprise security programs at Dallas County. ISO 42001 Lead Implementer — one of the first in the market.
Co-founder and operations director at AAN Systems, overseeing business development, client relations, and diversity procurement positioning. Holds a JD from Texas A&M Law School and a BA in Political Science from Barnard College, Columbia University — bringing legal and policy depth to the firm's governance and compliance advisory practice.
Technology and AI practice leadership at AAN Systems — supporting AI automation, agentic workflow development, and the technical implementation side of cybersecurity and AI governance programs. Holds a degree in Biomedical & Robotics Engineering from Columbia University, bridging the gap between engineering rigor and enterprise security execution.
Beyond our core leadership, AAN Systems maintains a curated network of certified cybersecurity practitioners, GRC consultants, and remote delivery specialists — enabling us to scale engagements from advisory retainers to full team deployments across every practice area.
Spring, TX (Houston Area)
Serving Texas and the Greater South
Remote advisory and implementation engagements across the United States — no geography restriction for consulting and program management services.
Remote delivery partners and offshore support teams available for extended program delivery, staffing augmentation, and 24x7 operations coverage.
Whether you need a fractional CISO, a GRC program, AI governance implementation, or a full remote security team — let's talk about what you actually need.
