About AltGreen Research

AltGreen Research, LLC is a consulting practice started by Ward Spangenberg, a former CISO and current mechanical engineering student who refuses to stay in a single lane. Ward's career has spanned leadership in global security organizations, hands-on technical innovation, and executive advising for companies navigating complex compliance and threat landscapes. His work combines the pragmatism of an operator with the creativity of an engineer, delivering solutions that are grounded, adaptable, and built for impact.

Through AltGreen Research, Ward advises organizations on cloud security, compliance alignment, incident readiness, and emerging risks from AI and automation. Clients benefit not only from deep knowledge of frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, HIPAA, and NIST CSF, but also from Ward's ability to translate policy into effective, measurable controls. He specializes in helping teams see the whole system—technology, people, and process—and uncovering where resilience and agility can be improved.

Beyond the boardroom, Ward builds. His projects include AI-driven compliance platforms, robotics experiments, and security labs designed to make abstract risks visible and actionable. This builder's mentality keeps the consulting practice from drifting into theory; every engagement is tied back to practical, testable outcomes. It also means clients get a partner who thrives in both strategy sessions and technical trenches.

At its core, AltGreen Research is about clarity and execution. Whether guiding a startup through its first audit, coaching an enterprise through a cloud migration, or keynoting at a security conference, Ward brings a mix of rigor, creativity, and candid perspective that helps organizations not only meet today's requirements but prepare for tomorrow's threats.