Who We Are
Your Defense. Our Mission. Cybersecurity for Everyone
At Fortified Guardian Cyber Solutions, we believe cyber security is more than just a defense - it's a mindset. Founded by a team of battle-tested cyber professionals, we are dedicated to one mission: protecting individuals and small businesses from threats that undermine their potential.
Our Story
Fortified Guardian Cyber Solutions was born from a passion for cybersecurity and a shared purpose to provide everyone the cyber security they need.
As proud veterans of the U.S. Navy, our founders didn’t just learn discipline, leadership, and strategy—they lived it. Our co-founders, turned experience into action, bringing a warrior’s mindset and an unwavering resolve to the cybersecurity frontlines. They have sharpened their skills through real-world experience in critical operations.
After defending national interests, we saw a new kind of threat emerging: relentless cyberattacks targeting the individuals, small businesses, and communities we fought to protect. That’s when we decided it was time to take the mission into our own hands—combining technical excellence, military-grade discipline, and heart-led leadership.
Today, Fortified Guardian Cyber Solutions stands not just as a cybersecurity firm, but as a symbol of continued service. We are a disabled veteran-owned business with a deep respect for duty, loyalty, and the resilience it takes to protect what matters most.
Meet the Team
Meet the Co-Founders
Co-Founder
Stuart Figueroa
Stuart Figueroa, Co-Founder of Fortified Guardian Cyber Solutions LLC, leads product development, strategic planning, and operational execution. With a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and an extensive portfolio of certifications—including CompTIA's SecurityX, CySA+, PenTest+, and others, as well as AWS Cloud Practitioner, and ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity—Stuart brings technical precision and strategic foresight to every initiative.
A U.S. Navy veteran, Stuart applies disciplined leadership and mission-driven thinking to cybersecurity innovation. His expertise spans secure architecture design, cloud security integration, product lifecycle management, and accessibility-driven solutions for individuals and small businesses.
Committed to inclusive and forward-thinking cybersecurity, Stuart drives technological advancement with a focus on resilience, usability, and scalable protection—ensuring clients are equipped to meet evolving digital threats head-on.
Co-Founder
Troy Griffith
Troy Griffith, Co-Founder of Fortified Guardian Cyber Solutions, LLC, leads consulting and strategy. With over six years of experience leading high-performing information security teams, Troy specializes in network security, endpoint security, email security, vulnerability management, data loss prevention, application penetration testing, risk assessment and management, and auditing. Troy has a proven track record of safeguarding organizational assets against evolving cyber threats.
A Navy veteran, Troy brings discipline and strategic thinking to his leadership roles. He
holds a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, an ISC2 Certified Cybersecurity credential,
and a PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), equipping him with both technical expertise and project management acumen.
Passionate about staying ahead of cyber risks, Troy combines hands-on technical skills with a proactive approach to risk mitigation, ensuring robust security postures for the organizations he serves.