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I've been the CISO in the room when the questions got hard

From ATM networks to crypto exchanges to the Nasdaq floor — 25 years of building security programs that survive scrutiny under pressure.

About Ron Moore

I'm Ron Moore, founder of NTD Consulting.

For 25+ years, I've worked at the intersection of FinTech, payments, and digital assets. I've led security programs through SPAC transactions, Nasdaq listings, SOC 2 audits, PCI DSS assessments, and NYDFS examinations.

I don't install firewalls. I don't run penetration tests. I do the things that keep CEOs and CFOs awake at night:

  • Will we pass the audit in 60 days?
  • What do I tell the board about our AI risk?
  • Will the investor diligence uncover something we didn't know?
  • What happens if we get breached 2 weeks before a fundraise?

If you're facing one of these questions, I'd be happy to listen. First call is always free, always useful, never a pitch.

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Credentials at a glance

  • Former CISO, Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM)
  • Led security through SPAC transaction and Nasdaq listing
  • Former SVP, Cardtronics (global ATM network)
  • 25+ years in FinTech, payments, and digital assets
  • SOC 2, PCI DSS, NYDFS Part 500 experience
  • Based in Frisco, TX — serving clients nationally

Career timeline

Present

Founder, NTD Consulting

Fractional CISO and AI governance advisory for FinTech and crypto companies. Working with 2–3 clients at a time on security program leadership, compliance readiness, and investor diligence.

2021 – 2024

Chief Information Security Officer, Bitcoin Depot

Built and led the security program through the company's SPAC transaction and public listing on Nasdaq. Managed SOC 2, PCI DSS, and regulatory compliance at the public company level. Represented security to the board, investors, and regulators.

Prior

Senior Vice President, Cardtronics

Led technology and security initiatives for one of the world's largest ATM networks, managing risk across thousands of endpoints and billions in transaction volume.

25+ Years

FinTech, Payments & Digital Assets

Progressive leadership roles across financial services, payments infrastructure, and emerging digital asset companies. Deep expertise in SOX, SOC 2, NIST CSF, NYDFS, PCI DSS, and AI governance.

How I work

Judgment over playbooks

Security isn't a checklist. It's a series of judgment calls under uncertainty. I bring the judgment that comes from having made those calls at the public company level.

Small by design

I work with 2–3 companies at a time. That's not scarcity marketing — it's the only way I can sleep at night knowing I can respond to an incident within 2 hours.

Operator, not theorist

I've been the person answering the 2am call. I've been the person in the boardroom explaining a breach. I've been the person telling a CEO what not to say to the press. Theory is cheap. Experience is expensive.

Investor-ready, not audit-ready

There's a difference between passing an audit and surviving investor diligence. I optimize for the latter. Auditors check boxes. Investors check credibility.

Let's talk about what you're dealing with

I offer free 30-minute security readiness assessments. No pitch, no pressure — just direct feedback on your biggest gaps.

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