DATABASE EXPERTISE / INFORMATION SECURITY / IT STRATEGY

Secure, Reliable Data & IT Security Consulting

Secure Data Solutions helps organizations design, secure, and optimize their Oracle and SQL Server environments while strengthening overall information security.

With more than 25 years in enterprise IT across retail, education, finance, energy, and consulting, we bring real-world experience—not theory—to every engagement.

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Why Secure Data Solutions?

  • 15+ years of hands-on Oracle & SQL Server administration
  • 10+ years of information security leadership (CISSP)
  • Experience with OEM, HA/DR, and cloud platforms
  • Honest, practical recommendations tailored to your business

Database Expertise

From health checks to complex upgrades and migrations, we’ve supported Oracle and SQL Server databases in highly regulated environments.

Security Mindset

Security is built in, not bolted on. We help you align technology with policies, controls, and user training so your data stays protected.

Straightforward Guidance

You’ll get clear, honest assessments of your current environment and actionable recommendations that respect your budget and timelines.

WHAT WE DO

Services

Practical database and information security consulting tailored to your environment, budget, and risk profile.

Oracle & SQL Server Database Consulting

End-to-end support for your mission-critical databases, from legacy on-prem to modern high-availability architectures.

  • Health checks and performance tuning
  • Version upgrades and patching (11g/12c/19c+)
  • Backup and recovery design (RMAN, native tools)
  • High availability & DR (RAC, Data Guard, Availability Groups)
  • Capacity planning and consolidation projects
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager installation & upgrades

Information Security & Risk Management

Security leadership grounded in real operational experience, not just theory.

  • Security assessments for infrastructure and databases
  • Policy, standard, and procedure development
  • Identity & access management (SSO, federation, MFA)
  • Support for regulatory and industry frameworks
  • Security awareness and phishing-resistance training
  • Security architecture guidance for on-prem and cloud

IT Architecture & Strategy

Align your technology stack with business goals using vendor-neutral, experience-driven advice.

  • Current-state assessments and roadmaps
  • Tool and platform evaluations (on-prem & cloud)
  • Monitoring and alerting optimization
  • IT process design that fits your team’s maturity
  • Hands-on help implementing changes, not just slide decks

Flexible Engagement Models

Get only what you need—no bloated retainers or long-term lock-ins.

  • Short-term advisory or troubleshooting
  • Project-based work (upgrades, migrations, implementations)
  • Part-time “virtual DBA” or “virtual security lead”
  • After-hours or weekend change support by arrangement

WHO WE ARE

About Secure Data Solutions

Secure Data Solutions is a boutique consulting company focused on database reliability and information security, founded by IT professional Rob McLaughlin.

Experience That Spans Industries

Over the past 25 years, Rob has worked across multiple corporate IT environments, including retail, education, finance, energy, and IT consulting. This broad experience means you get guidance that understands both technical challenges and business realities.

Rob has more than 15 years of hands-on Oracle and SQL Server database administration experience, including performance tuning, upgrades, consolidation projects, and implementing high-availability architectures. He has also deployed and upgraded Oracle Enterprise Manager environments used to monitor and manage complex estates.

Security-First Mindset

For over a decade, Rob has specialized in information security and holds the CISSP certification. He has implemented security systems and policies, led security teams, and helped organizations improve their overall security posture while staying practical and business-focused.

Security isn’t an afterthought—it’s baked into every recommendation and project, from database design to identity management and monitoring.

How Rob Works

“I have an in-depth knowledge of information technology, Oracle databases, information security, and I will give you an honest estimate and opinion on your information technology and security needs. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have. I would enjoy finding a time to connect and figure out ways we can work together to solve any of your IT needs.”

Selected Areas of Expertise

  • Oracle (RAC, ASM, Data Guard, Exadata) and SQL Server
  • Enterprise Manager installation, configuration, and tuning
  • IT security architecture and governance
  • Identity and access management, SSO, and federation
  • Cloud platforms: OCI, AWS, Azure
  • IT asset and lifecycle management

Definition of Talent

Rob has worked in many different corporate IT environments over the past 25 years. His career has exposed him to retail, education, finance, and energy sectors, along with IT consulting. He has over 15 years of hands-on database administration experience with Oracle and SQL Server, and extensive experience installing, configuring, and upgrading Oracle Enterprise Manager.

Rob also has over 10 years of experience in information security and holds his CISSP. He is familiar with implementing security systems and policies within the organizations he has worked for and brings that experience directly to your environment.

LET’S TALK

Let’s Connect

If you’re facing performance issues, security findings, or an upcoming project deadline, we can quickly assess your environment and outline a practical plan.

Ready to talk through a specific project or want a second opinion on your current setup? Rob is happy to start with a short conversation and see how he can help.

Email: rob@securedatasolutions.tech
Phone: (785) 224-7451
Location: Topeka, KS (serving clients remotely and on-site by arrangement)

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