Forward Security Labs

Protect. Prepare.
Move Forward.

GRC consulting, emergency preparedness, and compliance documentation for organizations that can’t afford to guess. Built by a combat veteran and paramedic and EMS supervisor with 20+ years in emergency healthcare.

U.S. Army Combat Veteran  ·  Afghanistan Deployment  ·  Paramedic and EMS Supervisor, 20+ Years in Emergency Healthcare  ·  B.S. Cybersecurity, Cum Laude  ·  SDVOSB Pending  ·  SAM.gov Registered  ·  CAGE: 1AFL4

Michael Messina
Michael Messina
Founder
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Why This Is Different

Not a consultant who learned this from a textbook.

Combat deployment to Afghanistan. 20+ years in emergency healthcare as a paramedic and EMS supervisor. A cybersecurity degree earned while working full time. That background means I’ve actually made high-consequence decisions when plans failed in real environments.

Every deliverable is built for real-world use. Not theoretical compliance. Not fear marketing. Just what actually works.

Combat Veteran EMS Supervisor B.S. Cybersecurity SDVOSB Pending CAGE: 1AFL4
Services

Four ways to work together

Healthcare Compliance
HIPAA Readiness
Risk analysis, gap assessment, and full policy documentation for healthcare organizations and business associates. Start with a free assessment.
✓Free gap assessment
✓Risk analysis and documentation
✓Policy package development
Free HIPAA Assessment
SaaS and Tech
SOC 2 Readiness
Readiness assessments, control documentation, and policy packages for technology companies pursuing SOC 2. Enterprise-ready answers that close deals.
✓Free readiness assessment
✓Policy and control documentation
✓Security questionnaire support
Free SOC 2 Assessment
Emergency Preparedness
Tabletop Exercises
Professional tabletop exercise packages for hospitals, EMS agencies, and organizations that can’t afford to figure it out during an actual incident.
✓MCI / Active Shooter and Ransomware — available now
✓10+ injects, 3 phases, ready to run
✓No facilitator required
Exercise Packages — From $499
GRC Consulting
Security Questionnaire Support
Send your questionnaire and I’ll clean it up, structure your answers, and make it enterprise-ready. Most deals die here. They don’t have to.
✓Clear, defensible answers
✓24 to 72 hour turnaround
✓Starts at $250 per questionnaire
Send Your Questionnaire
The Real Problem

Most companies don’t fail because of their product.
They fail preparation.

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No Documentation
When an audit or incident happens, there’s nothing to show. Policies that exist only in someone’s head don’t protect anyone.
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Deals Die in Review
Incomplete questionnaire responses, slow answers, vague documentation. Enterprise buyers move on. Revenue walks out the door.
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No Plan When It Breaks
Ransomware hits. A staff member leaves with credentials. A vendor goes down. Without a plan, you’re making decisions under pressure with no playbook.
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Never Tested the Plan
Most organizations have an emergency plan. Almost none have tested it. A tabletop exercise shows exactly where it breaks before a real incident does.
Forward Security Labs fixes all of this.
Documentation that holds up under scrutiny. Questionnaire answers that close deals. Plans that have actually been tested. Built by someone who’s operated in high-consequence environments where preparation is the difference between success and failure.
Who This Is For

Organizations that can’t afford to be unprepared

Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, and practices requiring HIPAA compliance and emergency preparedness support.
EMS and Fire
Agencies needing MCI, active threat, and mass casualty tabletop exercises aligned to NIMS and ICS.
SaaS and Tech
Companies pursuing SOC 2, responding to enterprise security reviews, or losing deals to incomplete questionnaires.
Government
Federal contractors, municipal agencies, and emergency management programs requiring continuity and preparedness support.
Small Business
Growing businesses with 5 to 100 employees that handle sensitive data and need practical security without enterprise pricing.
Prime Contractors
Primes seeking a qualified SDVOSB subcontractor for continuity, preparedness, compliance, and documentation projects.
Start Today

Don’t find out what your gaps are
during a real incident.

Free assessments for HIPAA and SOC 2. No phone calls required. Start in 2 minutes.

No obligation. No phone calls. Reviewed personally by Michael Messina.

Have a questionnaire or project in mind?

Describe what you need. Reviewed personally and responded to within 24 hours.

Send a Message

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