Meet the founder of Cyberneza
Cyberneza LLC is led by Larry Downard, a cybersecurity and risk professional with over two decades of hands-on experience supporting security, operations, and compliance initiatives across highly regulated and complex environments.
Larry’s background includes work with U.S. Department of Defense programs and large enterprises across energy, finance, and technology, as well as global software and service providers. He has operated at the intersection of infrastructure, security, and business risk for much of his career.
Today, his focus is on helping startups and small businesses get the kind of security and compliance support usually reserved for large organizations—without the overhead, complexity, or inflated fees.
Why the name “Cyberneza”?
The name Cyberneza is inspired by Portuguese words such as certeza (certainty), clareza (clarity), and firmeza (steadfastness).
Those ideas shape how we work: providing clarity on where you stand, steady guidance through the audit process, and confidence that your security and compliance program is grounded in reality—not just on paper.
Our approach
Cyberneza combines modern automation platforms like Vanta with battle-tested security and compliance practices. We aim for:
- Practical over perfect – Focus on changes that truly reduce risk and pass audits.
- Clarity in communication – Explain requirements in plain language.
- Right-sized solutions – Align effort and cost with your stage and risk.
- Partnership mindset – Act as an extension of your team, not just a vendor.