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Partner | CISSP | CCSFP | GSNA | QSA

Richard Rieben

Let’s make your audit process smarter and smoother. As a partner with Linford & Co. and a longtime IT and security professional, I deliver high-quality, technology-driven audits across a wide range of frameworks — including HITRUST, CMMC, PCI DSS, SOC 2, NIST, and even specialized programs like LADMF.

— Richard

About Richard

Richard Rieben is a Partner and HITRUST practice lead at Linford & Co., where he leads audits and assessments covering various frameworks including HITRUST, SOC, CMMC, and NIST. With over 20 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity and various certifications including PMP, CISSP, CCSFP, GSNA, and CASP+, Richard is skilled in helping growing organizations achieve their information security and compliance goals. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and an MBA from Western Governors University.

About Linford & Co LLP

Linford & Company LLP is a Denver-based Certified Public Accounting firm comprised of former “Big Four” auditors and Information Security experts. We perform SOC 1, SOC 2, HITRUST, HIPAA, FedRAMP, GovRAMP, NIST & CMMC, Penetration Testing, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, PCI DSS, and CSA-STAR assessments for organizations around the world.

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