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PFI of Record for 3 of the Top 10Largest Data Breaches in History

Cybersecurity. Forensics. Fractional Executive Leadership.

When a breach threatens your reputation, when AI disruption outpaces your strategy, when you need executive technology leadership without the full-time cost — this is where to start.

3
Top 10 Largest Breaches (PFI of Record)
25+
Years Experience
Fortune 500
Trusted Advisor
Federal & State
Special Master to the Courts & Testimony Experience
2026 Threat Briefing
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About Ryan Wentzel

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Ryan Wentzel

Certifications & Credentials

PCI PFI Certified

Leading Payment Card Industry Professional Forensic Investigator

FAA Pilot Certified

Aviation safety discipline applied to precision execution across all industries

EnCE Certified

EnCase Certified Examiner for digital forensics

POST Certified

Peace Officer Standards and Training certification

Core Areas of Expertise

Strategic leadership and deep technical expertise where the stakes are highest — from active breach response to enterprise AI transformation.

Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics

Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics

Defending organizations worldwide with unmatched expertise in breach response, forensic strategy, and regulatory compliance.

Global authority in cybersecurity and digital forensics with proven track record in high-stakes investigations.

PFI of record for 3 of top 10 largest breaches in history
Fortune 500 and government agency partnerships
Expert witness testimony and courtroom experience
Regulatory compliance and strategic guidance
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Fractional CxO Leadership

Fractional CxO Leadership

On-demand executive technology leadership — CTO, CIO, CSO, or AI Strategy Officer — without the full-time cost.

Embedded fractional executive delivering AI transformation, technology strategy, and operational leadership.

AI strategy and rapid deployment in 30 days
CTO / CIO / CSO / CAIO on demand
70% cost savings vs. full-time executive hire
Enterprise governance and stakeholder management
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Law Enforcement & Criminal Investigations

Law Enforcement & Criminal Investigations

From high-tech crimes to courtroom testimony, trusted to pursue truth with precision and integrity.

Certified peace officer with specialized expertise in high-tech crimes and federal investigations.

POST certified peace officer
High Tech Crimes Task Force collaboration
U.S. Marshals Service partnerships
Expert witness in federal and state courts
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Financial Services & Strategic Investment

Financial Services & Strategic Investment

Guiding financial institutions and ventures with a steady hand in regulated, high-stakes markets.

Founding investor and board advisor with deep experience in regulated financial environments.

Founding investor and board advisor for FDIC-insured bank
Strategic investment guidance
Regulatory compliance expertise
Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
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How We Work Together

Flexible engagement models designed for high-stakes environments

Incident Response

Engaged within 24 hours for active breaches

Fractional Executive

Monthly retainer, embedded in your team

Strategic Advisory

Project-based engagements for targeted outcomes

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Achievements & Recognition

Two decades of delivering exceptional results across multiple industries, from global cyber incidents to entrepreneurial innovations.

3 of Top 10
Largest Breaches

Global Forensic Authority

PFI of record for 3 of the top 10 largest data breaches in history

Global
Client Base

International Impact

Providing cybersecurity and forensic services to organizations worldwide

Fortune 500
Client Trust

Fortune 500 Trusted

Trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies

6 Industries
Core Expertise

Multi-Industry Leader

Proven expertise across cybersecurity, law enforcement, finance, and agriculture

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