Assess. Train. Succeed. Respond.
Our Mission
NESP's mission is to provide top tier security engineering and training to the most vulnerable assets of the nation. Our primary goals are to educate professionals on solid security fundamentals to enable good decision-making, and to empower small businesses to achieve a formidable security posture.
Our Vision
NESP will be the premier provider of boutique security services for small and medium-sized businesses. NESP will punch outside of its weight because of its personal approach and technical acumen.
Our Values
Integrity
People First
Security as a business enabler
Agility
Led by military veterans, cybersecurity professionals, and healthcare executives - we provide the tools to grow confidently.
Our Founders
Alex Glaze and Chris Woyak
Chris Woyak
USN Veteran, CISSP
Chris Woyak is a cybersecurity professional with a background in intelligence analysis, currently an Information Systems Security Manager for a Boston-based Not-For-Profit and co-owner of New England Security and Privacy. Chris began his career as an Arabic Language Analyst in the US Navy, serving in posts at the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command until 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Intelligence and Security from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, an Associates of Arts in Arabic-Iraqi from the Defense Language Institute and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional.
The value of service runs core to Chris' identity as son of a firefighter and a nurse, and the product of a whole family of veterans. He combines a deep understanding in the fields of intelligence, security, technology, and privacy issues with his empathy for people and small businesses, using that unique perspective to serve the forgotten building blocks of the nation, our community. Chris has developed a knack for breaking down complex issues into approachable terms for the business owner.
In his free time Chris enjoys Red Sox games, history, and hiking our national parks
Alex Glaze
US Army Veteran, Healthcare Executive
Alex has worked and served in a variety of capacities from Wilderness Medicine and Military Police to Healthcare Executive. His passion for attention to detail, integrity, and accountability provides a unique lens for leadership and education. His focus remains on service to community through improving systems, security, and the latest in innovative mental health services.
Contact Us Today
Let’s talk about how we can strengthen your security and privacy. Reach out today to schedule a call and take the first step toward confident operations.