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Security executive services enhanced by AI-powered tools and systematic frameworks for early warning advantage in high-consequence environments.

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Strategic Security Services

Expert services enhanced by systematic frameworks and AI-powered tools for organizations in regulated, high-consequence environments.

Federal Compliance Programs

6-12 month preparation advantage before regulations publish

CMMC, FedRAMP, and DoD ATO readiness using Policy Translation Method. Compliance programs configured proactively based on draft guidance signals—while competitors wait for final rules.

Deliverables: Gap assessment, control implementation, C3PAO/3PAO coordination, evidence architecture

AI Security & Governance

Shadow AI governed without blocking innovation

Complete AI governance from discovery through enforcement. ZeroTrusted.ai platform deployment with policies designed using Incentive Analysis—teams follow controls instead of bypassing them.

Deliverables: Shadow AI assessment, policy framework, platform deployment, regulatory compliance

Security Leadership

Strategic leadership enhanced by AI-powered intelligence

Embedded security executive providing risk management, compliance oversight, and board reporting—enhanced by Clause Atlas scanning and Geopolitical Risk Posture assessment.

Deliverables: Risk prioritization, compliance oversight, vendor assessment, board reporting

Strategic Risk Advisory

Geopolitical lens on technology decisions

Executive counsel on high-stakes decisions where traditional risk frameworks miss strategic dependencies. Vendor risk through threat actor lens, M&A due diligence, supply chain diversification.

Deliverables: Vendor risk reports, M&A assessment, regulatory impact analysis, authorization strategy

Regulated, High-Consequence Environments

Specialized expertise in industries where security failures create business-critical consequences and regulatory compliance is mandatory, not optional.

Federal Contractors

CMMC certification, FedRAMP authorization, ATOs, and NIST 800-171 compliance programs that survive C3PAO audits while maintaining operational velocity.

→ Policy Translation detects regulatory changes months earlier
Clause Atlas scans FAR/DFARS obligations competitors miss
→ Geopolitical Risk assesses supply chain dependencies

Healthcare

HIPAA compliance, patient data protection, medical device security, and AI governance for clinical decision support systems and healthcare automation.

→ AI governance for clinical systems and patient data
→ ZeroTrusted.ai monitors shadow AI in healthcare ops
→ Incentive Analysis designs controls clinicians follow

Financial Services

SOC2 Type II, PCI-DSS compliance, banking regulations, and AI risk management for fintech platforms, payment processors, and financial automation systems.

→ Policy Translation tracks SEC AI guidance and banking regs
→ AI governance for algorithmic trading and fraud detection
→ Vendor risk with geopolitical considerations

Critical Infrastructure

TSA security directives, CISA requirements, sector-specific regulations for energy, transportation, utilities, and industrial control systems.

→ Geopolitical Risk assesses nation-state threats to OT/ICS
→ Policy Translation monitors TSA/CISA directive evolution
→ Vendor diversification for supply chain resilience
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Systematic Frameworks, Not Generic Templates

Upstream Risk Translation methodology converts early-stage signals into strategic intelligence. Three frameworks developed over 25 years of federal program leadership.

Policy Translation

Read regulatory intent 6-12 months before publication by monitoring draft guidance and legislative signals

Geopolitical Risk Posture

Assess vendor and supply chain dependencies through state actor lens and procurement policy forecasting

Incentive Analysis

Design controls based on how auditors verify and how teams work—maximizing compliance and adoption simultaneously

Complete framework documentation:

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Proven in High-Consequence Environments

25+ years leading federal authorization programs, cybersecurity operations, and compliance initiatives across defense, healthcare, and critical infrastructure.

40+
Federal Authorizations
FedRAMP, CMMC, DoD ATOs
$350M+
Portfolio Value
Programs managed
25+
Years Experience
Federal program leadership

Engagement Process

Systematic approach from assessment through optimization

MONTH 1-2

Discovery

  • Risk assessment
  • Gap analysis
  • Framework selection
  • Roadmap planning
MONTH 3-6

Implementation

  • Tool deployment
  • Policy configuration
  • Team training
  • Evidence generation
MONTH 6+

Optimization

  • Continuous monitoring
  • Policy refinement
  • Executive reporting
  • Program maturation

Federal Compliance Programs

Prepare 6-12 months ahead of regulatory publication

Most organizations scramble when CMMC requirements publish or FedRAMP guidance changes. Policy Translation Method reads draft DoD guidance, legislative signals, and comment periods to identify enforcement priorities months early—transforming compressed compliance timelines into comfortable roadmaps.

Core Capabilities

  • CMMC Level 2/3 Readiness: Gap assessment, control implementation, C3PAO coordination
  • FedRAMP Authorization: SSP development, 3PAO engagement, pathway optimization
  • DoD Authorization to Operate: IL2-IL6 compliance, evidence architecture
  • NIST 800-171/800-53: Control mapping, implementation verification
How Policy Translation Applies

Signals from DoD guidance memos six months prior reveal priority enforcement areas. Compliance programs are configured proactively using Clause Atlas to scan for anticipated requirements—creating preparation advantage over competitors still waiting for final publication.

Investment: $25,000-$60,000  ·  Timeline: 3-9 months

AI Security & Governance

Shadow AI governed without blocking innovation

Every organization is deploying AI—GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, AI features in products—yet few have secured or governed these deployments. Complete AI governance framework from shadow AI discovery through platform enforcement, with policies teams actually follow.

Program Components

  • Shadow AI Discovery: Identify unauthorized AI tools, analyze data exposure risk
  • AI Acceptable Use Policy: Framework balancing innovation with data protection
  • ZeroTrusted.ai Platform: AI Firewall, Gateway, drift detection, full audit trails
  • Regulatory Compliance: NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, sector-specific requirements
How Incentive Analysis Applies

ZeroTrusted.ai platform policies are configured to align with team workflows rather than blocking them. Shadow AI is redirected through governed channels instead of prohibited outright. Controls designed based on how teams actually work—achieving compliance and operational adoption.

Program Build: $35,000-$50,000  ·  Platform: $1,500-$3,000/month

Fractional Security Executive

Strategic leadership enhanced by AI-powered intelligence

Organizations in regulated environments require senior security leadership but often cannot justify $200K+ full-time CISO salary. Embedded security executive 2-4 days per month delivers strategic leadership enhanced by Clause Atlas regulatory scanning and Geopolitical Risk Posture vendor assessment.

Core Capabilities

  • Risk Management & Prioritization: Threat modeling, risk quantification, investment roadmapping
  • Compliance Program Oversight: CMMC, FedRAMP, HIPAA, SOC2 framework implementation
  • Vendor & Supply Chain Security: Third-party risk using Geopolitical Risk Posture methodology
  • Board & Executive Reporting: Risk communication to non-technical audiences
  • AI Security & Governance: Shadow AI discovery, policy development, regulatory compliance
Investment: $12,000-$18,000/month  ·  Commitment: 6-12 months  ·  Time: 2-4 days/month

Strategic Risk Advisory

Geopolitical lens on technology decisions

Executive counsel on high-stakes decisions where traditional risk frameworks miss strategic dependencies. Vendor risk assessment through state actor lens, M&A security due diligence, supply chain diversification strategy, and authorization pathway optimization.

Advisory Services

  • Vendor Risk Assessment: Geopolitical Risk Posture analysis of supply chain dependencies
  • M&A Security Due Diligence: Pre-acquisition security assessment and integration planning
  • Regulatory Change Analysis: Policy Translation of upcoming requirements and impact
  • Authorization Strategy: FedRAMP vs CMMC vs DoD ATO pathway optimization
How Geopolitical Risk Applies

When assessing AI model providers for healthcare clients, analysis includes data sovereignty concerns, export control implications, and alternative vendor availability. Traditional vendor risk misses strategic dependencies—Geopolitical Risk Posture identifies vulnerabilities before they become mandates.

Project-Based: $15,000-$40,000  ·  Retainer: $8,000-$12,000/month

Tools That Enhance Methodology

Exprima uses proprietary and partner AI tools to deliver faster, more comprehensive results while applying Upstream Risk Translation frameworks. Methodology determines where to look. Tools execute at scale. Expertise guides configuration.

Proprietary Tool 01

Clause Atlas

AI Regulatory Scanning Engine

Built on large language models trained on federal regulations. Scans contracts for 10,000+ clauses across FAR, DFARS, NIST, CMMC, and AI-specific requirements that traditional GRC platforms miss. Automates Policy Translation Method by continuously monitoring draft regulations and generating compliance matrices in hours rather than weeks.

Status: Internal Use

Clause Atlas operates behind Exprima's service delivery—enhancing the speed and comprehensiveness of compliance gap assessments and regulatory monitoring for all clients.

Proprietary Tool 02

Proposal Atlas

Multi-Model AI Proposal Generation

Seven AI models operate in parallel with synthetic specialist roles—Technical Writer, Proposal Manager, Solution Architect, and subject matter experts. Synthetic evaluators review output from the perspective of contracting officers. Monte Carlo simulation tests against synthetic competitors to optimize win probability before submission.

Status: Internal Use

Proposal Atlas supports Exprima's federal proposal and advisory deliverables. Multi-model debate produces higher-quality content than single-model generation.

Partner Platform

ZeroTrusted.ai Platform

Enterprise AI Governance & Security

Enterprise-grade AI governance platform originally developed for military environments. Features AI Firewall for shadow AI detection, AI Gateway with 99% data redaction, AI Health Check for model drift detection, and full audit trails. Model-agnostic architecture supports GPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama, and on-premise models. Available as cloud or on-premise deployment.

Status: Available for Client Deployments

Exprima configures ZeroTrusted.ai using Incentive Analysis framework—policies align with team workflows while maintaining compliance. Powered by ZeroTrusted.ai; implemented and managed by Exprima.

Exprima was founded to apply Upstream Risk Translation methodology—systematic frameworks for converting policy signals, geopolitical developments, and stakeholder incentives into strategic intelligence—to organizations navigating complex regulatory and security challenges in high-consequence environments.

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Elliott Mattice

Founder & Chief Executive

Elliott Mattice founded Exprima to bring systematic risk frameworks developed over 25 years of federal program leadership to organizations requiring early warning advantage and smarter control design in regulated environments.

Over this period, Elliott delivered 40+ federal authorizations including FedRAMP, CMMC, and DoD ATOs while managing $350M+ portfolios. This experience revealed consistent patterns that led to development of Upstream Risk Translation methodology.

Elliott teaches these frameworks at elliottmattice.work and @elliottmattice on YouTube. Exprima applies them using AI-powered tools for client delivery.

Proven in High-Consequence Environments

40+
Federal Authorizations
FedRAMP, CMMC, DoD ATOs
$350M+
Portfolio Value
Programs managed
25+
Years Experience
Federal program leadership

Industry Distribution

Experience across regulated, high-consequence environments

Industry Experience
40%
Federal Contractor
30%
Healthcare
20%
Critical Infrastructure
10%
Other