Simplifying Cyber Risk. Empowering Confident Growth.
J West Advisory helps business leaders transform information and cybersecurity risk from a technical burden into a strategic business enabler with fractional CISO leadership, advisory services, and targeted risk engagements.
Strategic Security for Regulated, Growth-Focused Organizations
We partner with organizations where the stakes are high, simplifying risk and compliance in regulated industries, protecting sensitive data, and helping align cybersecurity with business operations.
Industry verticals we help in include:
- Financial Services
- Insurance
- Healthcare & healthcare services
- Retail & ecommerce
- Technology & SaaS
- Other regulated or risk-sensitive industries
Three Ways to Engage. One Trusted Partner.
Knowing who you can trust to represent your business in high stakes audits and regulator exams, or to train your organization in a way that matches the culture, or provide skilled advice that meets the demands of the industry can make all the difference when it comes to managing risk. That's why we offer a Tiered approach that can fit short term and longer term needs.
Tier 1: Fractional CISO Leadership
- IT and security risk governance
- Regulatory framework implementation
- Cybersecurity education
- Third-party risk management
- Audit and incident readiness
Tier 2: Strategic Advisory
- Maturity & risk assessments
- Program roadmap development
- Budget & tool rationalization
- Audit preparation
Tier 3: Project Engagements
- Policy & standards refresh
- Risk assessments
- Tabletop exercises
- AI governance readiness
- Cyber insurance preparation
Meet Jon West, Founder & Principal
Jon West is an accomplished Chief Information Security Officer with over 16 years of executive security experience leading security, privacy, and risk programs across financial services, insurance, and healthcare verticals.
With roots in business and finance, Jon developed an early mastery of risk management, compliance, and operational controls, expertise that now fuels his success in leading enterprise security programs at the highest scale.
His leadership approach blends strategic clarity, strong governance, and practical outcomes, helping organizations improve resilience and reduce audit findings. A trusted voice to boards and executives, Jon bridges the gap between business and cybersecurity, ensuring that security is not just a safeguard but a driver of resilience, efficiency, and trust.
Holding credentials including C|CISO, CISSP, CISM, and CIPT, he is regarded as a strategist who not only anticipates evolving threats but consistently delivers measurable protection at national scale.
Ready to Simplify Your Risk Strategy?
Whether you need fractional CISO leadership or a focused engagement, J West Advisory helps organizations move from uncertainty to clarity.