About Illumen
Empowering startups and small businesses to develop their cybersecurity programs while navigating governance, risk management, and compliance with confidence and ease.
Our Story
In the heart of the Pacific Northwest, where innovation and technology thrive, three visionary leaders embarked on a journey that would shape the foundation of Illumen. Their partnership is a testament to the power of expertise, dedication, and a shared commitment to bringing trust and assurance to the world of IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
Our founders found their paths converging while working at a Fortune 500 company in Washington state. Two built their careers in the tech-driven Pacific Northwest, while the third brought valuable experience from Montana's growing technology sector. Together, they represent over 40 years of combined professional experience in technology and security.
As these three leaders' paths intersected, a powerful synergy emerged. They decided to pool their expertise, creating a consulting firm dedicated to helping small businesses establish their cybersecurity programs and navigate IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance with confidence. Their collective mission was clear: to eliminate the barriers to success by advancing the security of businesses, their operations, products, data, infrastructure, and people.
Our Purpose
Empower Organizations
We empower startups and small businesses to develop their cybersecurity programs, providing expert guidance and tailored solutions that enable sustainable security and regulatory compliance.
Simplify Complexity
We are driven by a commitment to simplify the complexities of GRC, ensuring that even the smallest organizations can thrive securely in the digital age with personalized support.
Enable Success
By safeguarding businesses from risks and enabling them to uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, we contribute to a world where startups can flourish and build enduring success.
Our Values
These core principles guide everything we do at Illumen, from how we develop our services to how we interact with our clients.
Trust & Assurance
We bring trust and assurance to the complex world of IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance, ensuring our clients feel confident in their security posture.
Simplification
We are committed to simplifying GRC complexities, making enterprise-grade security accessible to organizations of all sizes.
Empowerment
We empower startups and small businesses to thrive securely, providing the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.
Excellence
With over 40 years of combined experience, we deliver the highest standards of expertise and service quality to protect what matters most.
Why Choose Illumen
Our unique approach combines deep expertise with a personalized touch, making us the trusted partner for your cybersecurity and compliance journey.
40+ Years Combined Experience
Our founding team brings together decades of experience from Fortune 500 companies, Big 4 consulting, startups, and specialized sectors including FedRAMP and cryptocurrency security.
Startup & SMB Focus
We specialize in making enterprise-grade security accessible to startups and small businesses, understanding the unique challenges and resource constraints you face.
Strategic Advantage
We help you leverage GRC requirements as strategic advantages, turning compliance from a burden into a competitive differentiator for your business.
Leadership Team
Meet the experienced professionals who guide our strategy and operations.
Ricky Waldron
Co-Founder and COO
Ricky brings over 18 years of experience leading teams of IT Security and Compliance professionals while developing and maturing robust GRC and Security programs. His expertise spans US-based and international security regulations, and he has developed solutions and templates that eliminate time and complexity for organizations implementing GRC functions.
Ready to Secure Your Business?
Let us help you navigate the complex world of cybersecurity and compliance with confidence. Your success is our mission.