Independent IT & Cybersecurity Consulting

Enterprise-Grade
Security Expertise.
Any Scale.

Iron Harbor Cyber delivers hands-on IT support and enterprise-level cybersecurity consulting without the overhead of a large firm. Every engagement is handled directly — no hand-offs, no junior staff.

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10+
Years Experience
Est.
August 2024
OT/ICS
Certified
Iron Harbor Cyber
What We Do

Services

A focused set of IT and cybersecurity services — delivered personally, priced transparently, and scoped to your actual needs. Not an MSP. Not a reseller.

IT & Productivity From $100 / hr  ·  2-hr minimum

General IT Support

Day-to-day technical support for workstations, networks, devices, and software — practical problem-solving without a full-time IT hire on your payroll.

Data & Productivity Services

Configuration and optimization of your productivity stack — Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, cloud storage, backups, and data organization.

Cybersecurity From $150 / hr  ·  2-hr minimum

Cyber Posture Reviews

A clear-eyed look at your current security posture — what's in place, what's missing, and where your actual risk lives.

Security Assessments

Structured evaluations against relevant frameworks, with prioritized, actionable findings you can act on immediately.

Policy & Architecture Consultation

Security policy development, zero-trust design, cloud architecture guidance, and control framework alignment tailored to your organization.

Small Business Cyber Hygiene

Practical, affordable security reviews for small businesses — email security, access controls, patching, and the fundamentals that matter most.

OT / ICS Specialty $200 / hr  ·  2-hr minimum

Operational Technology & ICS Security

Specialized consulting for industrial control systems and OT environments. Hands-on experience with Dragos and Forescout platforms, OT network segmentation, and vulnerability management across manufacturing environments. Particularly relevant for Northeast Ohio's industrial base.

ICS Frameworks & Compliance

Alignment to CISA ICS cybersecurity guidance and relevant standards. CISA Virtual ICS Cybersecurity (301v) certified. Assessment, gap analysis, and roadmap development for industrial environments.

All rates have a 2-hour minimum. Larger engagements available on fixed-quote with hourly overage. Rates are negotiable — reach out to discuss your situation.

About

The Background Behind the Work

Iron Harbor Cyber is a one-person consultancy built on a straightforward premise: enterprise-level security expertise shouldn't be out of reach for smaller organizations. Every engagement is handled personally — you work directly with the consultant, not a project manager or junior analyst.

10+ Years Enterprise Cybersecurity
Vulnerability management, cloud security, incident response, network security, and compliance across Fortune 500 environments.
U.S. Coast Guard Commissioned Officer
Commissioned Officer with communications, intelligence, and security operations experience.
Harvard Cybersecurity Certificate & M.S. Computer Information Science
Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age — Harvard University, 2024. M.S., Cleveland State University.
Zero-Trust Architecture
Designed and implemented zero-trust and least-privilege frameworks in active enterprise Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
OT / ICS — Dragos & Forescout Certified
Dragos Platform Certified User. Forescout Silent Defense Administrator (FSDA). CISA Virtual ICS Cybersecurity (301v). Led OT vulnerability management across manufacturing environments.
AI Security — Anthropic AI Fluency Certified
Certified in AI security frameworks and foundations as AI risk becomes an active component of enterprise security programs.
David T. Shaw
Owner & Principal Consultant

Based in Cleveland, Ohio. Serving clients remotely nationwide, with a particular focus on Northeast Ohio's manufacturing and industrial sector. All work is performed directly — no subcontractors, no hand-offs.

USCG Officer Harvard Cert M.S. CIS Dragos Certified Forescout FSDA CISA ICS 301v Zscaler ZCCA CyberArk Trustee AI Fluency
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Get in Touch

Whether you have a specific engagement in mind or just want to talk through your situation, reach out. All initial conversations are free and there's no obligation.

General Inquiries
info@ironharborcyber.com
Location
Cleveland, OH — Remote Delivery Nationwide
Rates
IT from $100/hr  ·  Cyber from $150/hr  ·  OT/ICS $200/hr