Client Testimonials

The following are testimonials from some of my Fortune 500, SMB, Internet startup, software development, government, and non-profit clients:

Accounting
" Kevin performed a security analysis for our CPA firm. We needed someone with first class credentials and experience who could provide an analysis in a format that was meaningful to us so we could act on it as appropriate. He did exactly what he said he would do and we were very pleased with the format of the results and his explanations. We would not hesitate to call Kevin again."

Internet/E-Commerce/Software Development
“Our company offers an internet-based technology service to the financial industry, an industry that demands a very high standard for securing its data.  Over the last several years, Kevin has helped us develop and implement a strategy for providing that high level of security.  While his technical expertise is quite thorough, I believe his biggest asset to our company is the ability to translate that expertise into practical, real world applications.”

“As a provider of software that processes and stores sensitive information protected by various privacy and security regulations, we needed to hire an independent expert to analyze our application to uncover software flaws and security vulnerabilities. After interviewing companies to use for this assessment, we settled on Kevin Beaver based on his experience, knowledge, and understanding of both the technical and the business end of Internet business operations. Kevin’s tests and report were informative and detailed, yet easy to understand. He also provided a follow-up validation assessment that we can share with our customers showing that any issues discovered were fixed. We also benefited from Kevin's large network of IT professionals that were a great knowledge base when reconciling potential vulnerabilities. Kevin will be our choice for performing application security assessments in the future.”

"When our company wanted to formalize and update our security, we interviewed several national firms. None of these firms offered the right combination of services, customization, and price to meet our needs. When doing research, we stumbled upon an article written by Kevin which provided accurate, down to earth advice for dealing with the issue at hand. We soon contracted with Kevin to provide our security auditing and documentation. Kevin has the rare combination of talent, experience, and flexibility which provided us with a pain-free implementation of security practices."

“We are a small business and until an independent Web security review was required by a major prospect we hadn't considered contracting with a third party for this type of project. Kevin's ability to quickly understand our needs, meet our stringent project timeline, effectively communicate the results and provide guidance during the implementation of the needed changes in our application were invaluable. We were pleased with Kevin's value proposition and excellent service and will be utilizing his firm to complete regularly scheduled scans going forward. We would certainly recommend Principle Logic's Web security assessments to other companies with similar needs.”

"Among the things we most appreciated about working with Kevin was his practical, down-to-earth approach. Kevin was able to provide practical recommendations for each issue identified. We appreciated Kevin's thorough follow-up via his well-written report and willingness to answer questions on an ongoing basis."

Banking and Finance
"When our audit and IT teams first interviewed Kevin in regards to conducting our bank's annual network assessment, each of us immediately knew that he was a fit for our environment. Not only does he understand what is necessary for a strong and secure environment, he is ready and able to recommend workable solutions. We were very happy that we worked directly with Kevin through out the entire process."

"Our financial services company had a need for Web server penetration testing and help preparing for a security audit from a prospective client. Kevin came highly recommended so we contracted him to help us. We had to examine many levels of security including server configuration, firewalls, routers, policies, procedures, business continuity, and legal. He was very thorough and knowledgeable in the audit areas and with regard to the various security tests he performed. None of my numerous questions went unanswered. I would recommend Kevin and Principle Logic to anyone who is concerned about protecting their network."

Manufacturing
"I was extremely impressed by Kevin Beaver's capability and knowledge in performing a security assessment of our e-commerce system. He performed a variety of tests and discovered vulnerabilities that we were unaware of. The report he provided me was a very thorough document that stepped through all verified and potential vulnerabilities and detailed where we were secure, and where we were not. What's more, he took the time to explain in plain English what the problems meant, and how we should prioritize our efforts to fix the issues he discovered. I do plan to involve Kevin on future projects because he has proven himself to be a reliable and thorough security expert."

“A very competitive automotive manufacturing and engineering environment coupled with the ever increasing complexity and severity of security threats gave us great concern. Unfortunately we had no idea where to turn for a non-biased assessment; we had several of the big network/security vendors review our network but they always had a sales pitch on how to fix the problem; in fact they missed most of what Kevin found. Kevin provided us a non-biased assessment and saved us thousands of dollars in the process. We were provided a clear concise report which included an executive overview, a technical how-to repair section, and he even included information about what we can do to train ourselves for the future. We will definitely be calling upon Kevin’s services in the future as we continue to grow."

Marketing/PR
"We commissioned Kevin to write a vendor-neutral whitepaper and record a podcast for use in our product marketing. Kevin was not only easy to work with but he was flexible in his approach and open to input and feedback from our staff. His deliverables were professional and well put together and also made it clear that our investment was worthwhile. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kevin's services to anyone looking to beef up their IT/security product or service marketing efforts."

"I've leveraged Kevin on several speaking and writing projects for our security clients. He was very strategic in providing insight on how to best approach the topics we recommended, taking the time to understand our
clients and collaborate with us on each project. His presentation materials and whitepapers were excellent and by far helped us accomplish our objectives."

"I've worked with Kevin on a number of joint marketing initiatives. He's probably one of the best speakers who brings practical experience to the public speaking and educational seminars he does. His resume speaks for itself - if you want someone who knows IT Security inside-out, but someone who can also deliver real-life recommendations, Kevin's a great choice for vendors, agencies and any working group looking for a top-notch presenter."

“Kevin has worked closely with us to deliver multiple webcast projects. He is easy to work with, possesses extensive knowledge and hands-on experience related to network and wireless security best practices, and is able to present that information in a clear, concise manner that benefits both business and technical audiences.  We would not hesitate to work with him again on similar activities.”

IT/Security Systems Integration and Consulting
“We've been contracting with Kevin for application security testing services for several years and we're honored to recommend his services. Kevin partners with us to supplement/complement a key deficiency in our staff skills. During that time he has proven on numerous occasions to be of great value to our efforts. The most important benefit that we have obtained by working with Kevin is a happy client. We are totally confident that whatever deliverable we give to Kevin that it will come back to us on time, within budget, and with his recommendations communicated clearly and concisely. We have never received anything less than professional and superior results. We're proud to have the opportunity to work with Kevin in this field. We count on him as a trusted advisor, a key team member, and most of all, a close friend. I would welcome any opportunity to discuss specific examples of where he has made our team more competitive, fun, and successful.”

"Kevin is your man - excellent security background and most excellent to work with. We used Kevin extensively for subcontract work to perform Web security assessments on our behalf. He is great with customers and quite thorough too! I only have positive things to say about him."

"We hired Kevin on a subcontract basis to help out with a specific component of a security project. Kevin was available a short notice and his research and deliverables really added some credibility and experience for our client. The final report and presentation went fantastic! I'm grateful for all his help and great work and will never forget it. I look forward to reaching out to Kevin again on future projects."

"Kevin's security audit was an excellent way to check my work. He caught many things that I missed. Things that could have been major problems.While working with Kevin, his knowledge of security and computer systems in general impressed me a great deal, but more impressive was his ability to quickly adapt to my system and learn new tricks. He was able to change his entire system to connect to mine. Hackers would have done the same thing. No software tool could have done it - an audit needs to be performed by a person as skilled as Kevin. I learned a great deal about our network from Kevin's audit. He found some major flaws in our 'armor' that I didn't know how to fix. Kevin knew how to fix them, he worked with me personally and gave me a lot of new insight about how to prevent problems in the future. I was very skeptical of having a security audit done. I thought it was a waste of money because I thought our network was secure. When Kevin finished the audit, my eyes were opened and I now realize what a great asset it is."

Government
"Kevin Beaver is a true information security assessment professional. He seeks not just to help his customers identify vulnerabilities, but also to better understand the interrelation of discovered issues to their organization's core business and mission. In my experiences with Kevin, he has also proven to be an expert communicator who can explicate information security issues at a technical and executive level with equal ease. I recommend Kevin to anyone who is looking for trustworthy partner who is easy to work with, and who can provide a security assessment product that is both valuable and actionable on day one."

"I was impressed with Kevin's knowledge and the formidable toolset he brought onsite, but equally impressed with his ability to set priorities for our fund-strapped organization. Because he's an independent expert, he didn't try to sell us on the latest security products, but rather, guided us through products that could indeed be helpful, as well as the basics that we needed to take care of to greatly reduce our risks."

"Kevin was very thorough conducting our IT Risk Assessment. He spent a good deal of time interviewing end users as well as scanning and analyzing our systems. His final report was clear, easy to understand, and complete."

"I've hired Kevin Beaver to perform an security assessment as well as for his network analysis expertise to help troubleshoot Internet bandwidth issues we were having. In both cases he was very easy to work with and had the right tools and experience to uncover issues we likely wouldn't have found otherwise. Kevin provides high quality services without the hassles often experienced when dealing with larger service organizations and would recommend him to anyone organization looking for an independent information security expert."

"Kevin Beaver was hired by my organization to perform a security audit on our network. We have a little over 700 computers and servers spread across 14 geographic locations that serve a county of 800,000. Kevin worked closely with our IT staff in preparing for the audit, explaining everything that we could expect to see while he was testing our network. He worked onsite for several days while conducting the audit and kept management apprised of immediate concerns. Kevin’s findings were delivered in a professional yet concerned manner. He led the IT management staff through an online presentation where he reviewed his findings and offered prioritized recommendations regarding security improvements. I appreciated Kevin’s personable yet professional approach, and I especially appreciated his ability to explain complicated network issues in a simple-to-understand manner that everyone on my staff could learn from. Kevin’s attention to detail and friendly presentation style is a rare combination in an industry that more commonly sees monotonous and overly-complex reports delivered in a dry and impersonal manner. Kevin’s findings were accurate without being dramatic. It’s far too easy in the area of network security to find consultants who simply want to scare everyone into believing that our networks are permeated with weaknesses that only tons of money and long hours of consulting can repair. Kevin’s findings were honest and without unnecessary exaggeration. I would strongly recommend his services."

Publishing
"As a busy publisher with extremely tight deadlines, we struggle to find authors and technical editors that can maintain the necessary focus and pace to deliver quality content in a timely manner. In this environment, Kevin has not only been able to sustain a steady flow of exceptional writing and technical editing but has done so with a level of professionalism and accountability that is rare in our field. His technical feedback and writing are concise and thorough, and he is organized and responsive. In short, he has been a pleasure to work with for the past 7 years, and we look forward to many more."

Non-Profit
"Kevin Beaver is both knowledgeable and professional. He worked within our defined scope and delivered a clear report with prioritized and detailed recommendations to remedy the vulnerabilities he found. Kevin fit right into our environment and was very easy to work with throughout the project."

"I am the director of a large nonprofit corporation which receives the vast majorities of its donations online. In 2007, our website was hacked and our ability to use our site and manage our large information database was completely disabled. It was then that we learned of Kevin Beaver and his wonderful company, Principle Logic. How I wish we would have utilized his services from day one of our company! The personal attention he delivered was top rate, and he identified many security issues for us to consider as we developed our new website. I know there are probably a lot of companies just like ours, who are so busy with their day to day work that they don't have time to consider every vulnerability that they face online. However, when a security breach occurs, then it becomes the single most critical issue to a company, and you realize immediately how essential a solid security plan is for your professional applications. Having Kevin involved in our security planning has given me a peace of mind that our company's information is now safe. If you are serious about security for both your company and your site visitors, then Principle Logic is absolutely the company to trust."

"Kevin has performed several security consulting engagements for us and has always delivered high quality, timely results. He is extremely knowledgeable in the area of security and has provided a great deal of insight and professionalism to our organization."

"Reliable, Realistic, Reassuring. At the recommendation of our auditors, we contracted with Principle Logic to assess our network security. Obviously, we believed we had taken the necessary steps to ensure that our network was secure from potential threats (from inside and outside the organization) and such a review would be a perfunctory confirmation of such. To the contrary, through Kevin's methodical and thorough testing, we gained incredible insight about our network as well as our policies and our procedures. Kevin took the time to not only evaluate our hardware and software using some very sophisticated tools, but also to learn about our organization-how it operates, our core values and our operational strengths and weaknesses. Consequently, we received recommendations which were realistic and relevant to our situation. I should be able to receive continuing education credit for my time with Kevin during the review. Not only did I learn about the strengths and weaknesses of our network but I also learned about trends in the industry and how some of the biggest breaches in security have occurred in cases where management "thought" adequate controls were in place. As we are now addressing our vulnerabilities, I have much greater confidence in the security of our network. And, since the "bad guys" continue to exploit, we are now planning to have Kevin conduct routine reviews in the future."

"We hired Kevin to perform an independent security assessment of a Web application we're currently using and considering rolling out on a more widespread basis. Kevin was very easy to work with, was professional, delivered on-time, and had a depth of knowledge and expertise that helped us with our needs. We would definitely use his services again in the future."

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