About Us

Enabling Secure Transformation
Our Essence

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RITC brings Fortune 500-level talent to small and medium-sized businesses at a fraction of the cost of the big players.

Our team of proven and experienced Cybersecurity professionals help you navigate the challenging world of both Cybersecurity and Compliance. RITC Cybersecurity does not sell tools but offers a wide range of security services to help your company define and implement a hardened security posture that is both proactive and compliant.

Our goal is to eliminate the cybersecurity and compliance sales bottleneck while fast-tracking the hardening of your cybersecurity posture.

Award Winning 30+ Years Exp
Our Pillars

Craftsmanship.
Integrity. Vision.

✦ Bespoke Design ◈ Proactive Defense ◉ Compliance First ✦ Client Success ◈ Innovation ◉ Excellence

"RITC turned our compliance nightmare into a streamlined, secure operation."

— Healthcare Client, HIPAA Compliant

Leadership Team

Meet the experts behind RITC's success

Mike Rotondo

Mike Rotondo

Founder

Our founder and principal Security and Compliance Architect Mike Rotondo who began his career well selling computer parts in the infancy of the IT industry, during the pre-dot-com era, in the early 1990s. During the dot-com era Mike worked with multiple IT Startups and was on the bleeding edge of technology.

Mike began his work on Cybersecurity and Compliance side of IT in 2006, as part of the growing Archive and Compliance practice focused on Sarbanes Oxley. He has been on the bleeding edge of technology in the Cybersecurity Industry for nearly 30 years, holding every position in IT from sales to help desk to Domain Architect.

Now on his second Cybersecurity venture, Mike has spent the last 10 years of his career focusing on stretching small and medium size business IT budgets to address the challenges of the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Certifications Held:

CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional

CRISC - Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker

CPT - Certified Penetration Tester

PCIP - PCI Professional

ITIL - Foundation and SO Intermediate lifecycle Service Operations

ITIL - Foundation

MCSE

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Mari Cherry

Mari Cherry

Director of Operations

As Director of Operations, Mari oversees daily functions that keep our business running efficiently while aligning strategy with execution.

Mari's goals are to specialize in streamlining processes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring that our teams deliver consistent value to clients and stakeholders.

Her focus is on creating a balance between strategic oversight and hands-on leadership, driving operational excellence, improving performance, and building the foundation for sustainable growth.

Key Strengths:

  • Operational Leadership - Proven ability to oversee daily business functions with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and sustainable growth.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration - Strong experience in leading diverse teams, driving company-wide initiatives, and fostering seamless communication across departments.
  • Team Development - Dedicated mentor who empowers teams, nurtures talent, and builds high-performance cultures.
  • Client-Centric Approach - Committed to delivering consistent value to clients through operational excellence and exceptional service.
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Serge Tarazi

Serge Tarazi

Board Member

Serge is an Aerospace and Technology management consultant with 35 years business experience, specializing in Project Management, Product Development, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain, and P&L driven General Management.

Serge's ability to assess complex situations and identify appropriate solutions underscores his ability to gain meaningful insight and follow up with thorough analysis. He is particularly skilled at group facilitation and enjoys forging consensus among people with diverging ideas and opinions.

Key Positions and Experience Held

  • Management positions at Honeywell Inc
  • Leading Footprint Strategy for an $11B aerospace business (including site transitions and shutdowns)
  • P&L responsibilities for Defense and Commercial business spanning up to $2B.
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Talent Building
  • Product Development
  • Program Management

Serge holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

He has also earned an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.

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