About SPM Advisors
Strategic security and privacy leadership — built on 20+ years of operational experience, legal training, and executive advisory work
Kenneth Vignali
Founder & Chief Security Officer
Kenneth Vignali founded SPM Advisors to provide the kind of security leadership that most organizations cannot access — a named, experienced advisor who attends leadership meetings, translates risk into business terms, and builds programs that hold up under regulatory scrutiny. His background spans 20+ years of operational security, legal training in national security and privacy law, and advisory work supporting boards, executives, and legal teams across diverse industries.
His Juris Master in National Security, Cybersecurity & Privacy Law directly informs how SPMA structures programs for healthcare organizations, professional services firms, and leadership teams navigating compliance obligations. Where most security advisors speak technology, Kenneth speaks law, business risk, and board-level accountability — which is what clients actually need when the stakes are high.
His digital forensics work has been referenced in court cases across the United States and internationally — including cases in Europe, Canada, and Australia — contributing to successful prosecutions of technology-facilitated abuse and to defense outcomes for wrongfully accused survivors.
Military & Government
- 20+ Years Government Experience
- Military Cybersecurity Operations
- Security Clearance Background
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Federal Compliance Expertise
SANS/GIAC Certifications
- GCIH - GIAC Certified Incident Handler
- GSTRT - GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership
- GCTI - GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence
- CERT Insider Threat Program Manager
Education
- Masters in Cyber Security
- Juris Masters in National Security, Cyber Security and Information Privacy
- Bachelors in Business and Information Management
Compliance Expertise
- HIPAA Healthcare Security
- SOC 2 Type II Audits
- PCI DSS Payment Card Security
- GDPR Privacy Compliance
- NIST 800-171 (DFARS)
Official Certifications
GCIH - Incident Handler
GSTRT - Strategic Leadership
GCTI - Cyber Threat Intelligence
ITPM - Insider Threat Program Manager
Trace Labs CTF Judge
Trace Labs CTF Coach
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