Aaron Narayan is a seasoned cybersecurity professional and the founder of Secure Tech Academy, an educational platform dedicated to making cybersecurity accessible, actionable, and empowering for learners at every level. With over a decade of experience spanning governance, risk, compliance, cloud security, and IT operations, Aaron brings a strategic and hands-on approach to building secure, scalable, and resilient systems.

Aaron has worked across multiple sectors, where he led initiatives ranging from business continuity planning and risk assessment to full-scale infrastructure design and regulatory compliance. He has secured both traditional and cloud-native environments (Azure, AWS), implemented Zero Trust architectures, and has practical understanding amd technical understanding of a wide array of tools including Archer, OneTrust, ServiceNow GRC, CrowdStrike, and SentinelOne.

What sets Aaron apart is his ability to translate complex security frameworks—such as NIST, ISO, HIPAA, and GDPR—into real-world action plans that support business goals without sacrificing control or compliance. He has trained cross-functional teams, designed enterprise risk strategies, and directly contributed to multi-million-dollar operational improvements.

Aaron’s passion lies in bridging the gap between technical expertise and business strategy—and in helping others do the same. Through Secure Tech Academy, he delivers bite-sized YouTube content, immersive mini-courses, and deeper certification preparation (A+, Security+, CySA+, CISM, CRISC) to equip learners with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in the cybersecurity world.