About Essendis
A Cybersecurity and Cloud Engineering Firm Built by Former Auditors
Essendis was built by former Big Four auditors and security engineers. We help defense contractors and regulated businesses get compliant, stay secure, and win the contracts that depend on both. Our advisors know how assessors think because we have sat on their side of the table; our engineers build and run the environments those assessors examine. One firm, one accountable partner — no refereeing between vendors.
We are a Microsoft Government Cloud reseller and an AOS-G partner. We operate a US-based 24x7 Secure Operations Center and deliver managed security from a CMMC Level 2 compliant environment. We have taken our secure enclave model through independent third-party assessment.
We are a Microsoft Government Cloud reseller and an AOS-G partner. We operate a US-based 24x7 Secure Operations Center and deliver managed security from a CMMC Level 2 compliant environment. We have taken our secure enclave model through independent third-party assessment.
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Founder-Led, by Design
Jim co-founded Essendis and serves as Chief Information Security Officer. A Deloitte alum, he has audited security programs from the assessor’s side of the table and now leads the Essendis advisory practice — information security, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance — for clients across the United States and Europe.
Jim directs engagements personally; clients work with the CISO, not a junior bench. He is a graduate of Ohio University and the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Jim directs engagements personally; clients work with the CISO, not a junior bench. He is a graduate of Ohio University and the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Jim Schraepfer
CISA, CISM, CDPSE, CISSP, CCSP, HCISPP
Michael co-founded Essendis and serves as Chief Technology Officer. He leads the cloud engineering practice — the team that designs, builds, and runs secure cloud environments, including the GCC High enclave approach behind a client’s CMMC Level 2 assessment.
Before Essendis, Michael was a solution architect and Microsoft technology evangelist at Sogeti USA. He holds a degree in public administration from Miami University.
Before Essendis, Michael was a solution architect and Microsoft technology evangelist at Sogeti USA. He holds a degree in public administration from Miami University.
Michael Schraepfer
CISSP, ITIL, AWS-SAA, MCITP, MCSE, MCSA
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