About Us – V3 Cybersecurity

About our company

V³ Core Values

Virtue, Value, Vision

V3 Cybersecurity, Inc. is a unique company focused on contextualization of security programs from a business perspective. Our decades of experience in working with Fortune ranked clients has taught us that the business of security remains a fairly immature discipline. Despite all of the advances in technical controls and number of new security companies, organizations have a significant gap in understanding and managing the business of security.

As we continue to see performance pressures of the economy hit many security service providers, we see these economic conditions driving behavior and business practices that do not align with our VIRTUE based approach to business. We understand that the very best talent in the security space will require a new type of corporate culture. We believe in transparent and flexible working environment with a focus on VALUE based performance for our clients. Remaining true to our principles over time will ensure that we create an environment to deliver on the VISION of our clients.

Meet the team

Get to know the people behind v3 Cybersecurity.

JORGE CONDE-BERROCAL

CEO & FOUNDER

A graduate of The Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, Jorge Conde-Berrocal has over two decades of cross disciplined experience managing the world’s largest Security Service providers such as IBM.

Most recently having been a Contracted CISO for Cognizant managing a Connecticut based Insurance company. Having obtained his CISSP and MBA, his passion for the business of security and his unique understanding of the challenges faced by security leaders inspired the founding of V3 Cybersecurity, Inc.

CARLOS BERROCAL

ADVISOR

Carlos J. Berrocal is the president and founder at Berrocal Law PA. Mr. Berrocal is a graduate of the University of Alabama where he was a 6 time all American and NCAA Champion for the Crimson Tide swim team.

He also accomplished becoming an Olympic Finalist in 1976. Mr. Berrocal graduated from Georgetown Law school and began practicing law in Florida. He has spent his career in Jupiter Florida where he is currently leading a major development project in the Dominican Republic. Mr. Berrocal also served as Chairman of the Board for Jupiter Medical Center, President of the Board at Susan G Komen South Florida and Treasurer at the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Dr. Paul J. Simko

ADVISOR

Dr. Paul J. Simko is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. Professor Simko earned his B.A., MAcc, at the University of Florida;

and his Ph.D, University of Texas at Austin. His research centers broadly on issues related to financial accounting information, and; he has received numerous national and university recognition for his work. His current research examines the incentives and consequences of earning management and valuation issues pertaining to earnings volatility and growth. At Darden he teaches courses in both accounting and financial statement analysis, and is a frequent consultant to many private and public sector entities. In addition to his faculty role at Darden, Professor Simko was also Associate Dean of Executive Degree Programs, a role he held for almost a decade. He has been on the faculties or held teaching positions at Emory University, Indiana University, INSEAD, the Helsinki School of Economics, and the Indiana School of Business. He was also a research fellow with the Enterprise Risk Management Initiative at North Carolina State University. He previously worked as a senior analyst with Citicorp and is a certified public accountant.

Jesus “Laz” Montano

ADVISOR

Jesus ``Laz`` Montanto, a three time CISO, has directed complex global information security for five FORTUNE® 500 firms - Citigroup, Travelers, MetLife, Voya Financial (formerly ING) and MassMutual.

He has led diverse international teams of hundreds of security professionals across 25 countries through technology evolutions, mergers and acquisitions, and increasing threat landscapes for over 20 years. Laz is a Board Advisor to Cyberstarts, a VC backed investment fund, that invests in early stage cyber security companies and a member of the National Technology Security Council who advocate for CISOs regarding public and private sector policies that improve national cybersecurity standards and awareness. Laz has presented at numerous information security and other forums about topics ranging from cyber security threats, cyber regulatory and legislative matters and how to embrace diversity to address the critical cyber talent pool. He was nominated as an ``Information Security Executive of the Year`` by The Executive Network in 2009 and 2011. Most recently, he was recognized as one of the 100 Top Influential Hispanic Leaders for 209 by the Hispanic IT Executive Council. Mr. Montano now heads up his own cyber security consulting practice to help organizations evolve and transform their information security programs to meet the ever-changing cyber security threats globally. He supports CISOs in highly regulated industries as a virtual CISO, Board Advisor and Mentor.

James Evans

ADVISOR

James C. Evans is a Graduate of Wake Forrest University and earned his MBS at The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. His professional career has included GE, Wachovia Securities

and private equity firms. He later served as President and CFO of Rockpile Energy Services. After the acquisition of Rockpile Energy, Mr. Evans went on to start EPIC Performance Solutions where he currently serves as the Chairman. Mr. Evans is also on the Board of Directors for Onecor Services LLC and Payzone Directional Services.

About our company

V³ Core Values

Virtue, Value, Vision

Meet the team

JORGE CONDE-BERROCAL

CARLOS BERROCAL

Dr. Paul J. Simko

Jesus “Laz” Montano

James Evans

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About our company

V3 Core Values

Virtue, Value, Vision

Meet the team

JORGE CONDE-BERROCAL

CARLOS BERROCAL

Dr. Paul J. Simko

Jesus “Laz” Montano

James Evans

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V³ Core Values