Darren leads The One STP’s technical roadmap and advocacy-led sales initiatives, leveraging a network built over 30 years to position his startup as a primary advisor to Thai regulatory bodies. With more than 25 years of expertise in GRC and security assessment architecture securing critical infrastructure, he designed the proprietary VC-Ready GRC Framework and Security Assessment Verticals, an IP that serves as Cyrus Cybersmith’s core engine, providing a documented, defensible competitive advantage ready for market scale. A Cybersecurity Specialist since 2003 and a Certified Information Systems Auditor since 2007, Darren also brings over 10 years of vertical specialization in healthcare data security, backed by deep experience navigating highly barriered and strictly regulated sectors.

Gabriel Cortes | Co-Founder, Managed Services & Customer SuccessGabriel drives platform adoption and measurable customer outcomes, translating complex security and compliance challenges into practical risk management strategies. With an MBA and experience at Cisco, HashiCorp, and Mandiant, Gabriel helps organizations maximize cybersecurity, cloud, and networking investments while scaling customer success.

Paul is the company’s creative strategist and brand architect. He translates complex technical frameworks into human-centric narratives, advancing the advocacy mission and reframing cybersecurity as continuous operational resilience. Paul brings nearly 30 years of creative and marketing experience, delivering results. His track record includes government SaaS tools that increased efficiency by 500% and ZPE Systems’ brand positioning, contributing to its 2025 acquisition by Legrand.

Eric isn’t just a high-level theorist. He is a battle-tested IT and Security Specialist who understands both how infrastructure breaks and how to build slick, user-friendly digital experiences. As Co-Founder and Director of Security & Operations, he provides the grounded operational muscle needed to run internal infrastructure, maintain security standards, shape product design, and ensure Cyrus Cybersmith connects seamlessly into real-world client environments.