Obsidian Rowe
Paul M. Rush Jr.

Paul M. Rush Jr.

COO and President, Obsidian Rowe

Paul M. Rush Jr. is co-founder, COO, and President of Obsidian Rowe. As our resident expert in Risk Management, Compliance, Governance, and Cybersecurity, Paul designs NIST-based, audit-proof security and compliance programs for organizations of all sizes. His experience spans a variety of highly regulated industries (e.g., the Defense Industrial Base, manufacturing, and telecommunications). Paul partners with executives to create board-ready programs, measurable controls, and practical AI solutions that streamline operations, reduce risk, and enable confident, compliant decision-making.

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Security Playbook: A CISO's Guide to NIST Governance

Security Playbook: A CISO's Guide to NIST Governance

A playbook for CISOs to run governance as a system. Align CSF 2.0 and RMF with SP 800‑53/55/137 and BCEB, set decision forums, and execute a 90‑day plan to prove, monitor, and improve controls.