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Expert commentary on SOC 2, fractional CISO leadership, AI governance, and Microsoft security — from 25+ years in the trenches.

Salman Mohammed, Founder of OnPointe

25+ years leading enterprise security, compliance, and identity programs — from building security programs from scratch to leading incident response, managing audits, and advising boards. Now applies that experience exclusively to SaaS companies as a founder-led consultancy: the person you talk to is the person who does the work.

Deepest on the Microsoft stack (Entra ID, Azure, Microsoft 365). Known for plain-spoken, practical takes — no jargon, no fear-mongering, no vendor pitches.

Signature Topics

Why SOC 2 Readiness Fails

The 10 gaps that block every SaaS company — and the 110-day path from stalled deal to audit-ready.

The Security Questionnaire Rescue Playbook

Enterprise deals die in security review. How to answer 100-question questionnaires with evidence — fast.

Shadow AI: What CEOs Don't Know

Marketing pasting customer data into ChatGPT. Support using it for code. The governance conversation every board needs.

Fractional CISO vs Full-Time: When Each Wins

An honest framework — including when you should NOT hire a fractional CISO.

Microsoft-Stack Security That Auditors Respect

Entra ID, Conditional Access, Zero Trust — the controls that actually pass SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audits.

AI Governance for Startups

Practical AI risk management without enterprise bureaucracy. Copilot, LLMs, and board-ready policies.

Quick Facts for Producers & Editors

  • Location: Rutherford, NJ — available remote worldwide
  • Format: Remote video/audio; in-person in the NYC metro area
  • Lead time: Typically available within one week
  • Style: Plain-spoken, practitioner-first, no vendor pitches
  • Contact: s@onpointe.us · 646-504-4825

Book Salman

For podcast appearances, panels, quotes, or contributed articles.

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