About Us
Puzzle Security, LLC (PuzzleSec) was founded in 2024 by Jon Clark and John Kovac. Longtime friends, Jon and John bring a combined 40+ years of cybersecurity experience from which their customers may benefit.
Their extensive experience provides PuzzleSec with a robust foundation. Jon and John both began their IT journey with stints as Certified Trainers and network engineering consultants. Jon Clark, our CEO, ultimately transitioned into management roles, becoming both Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Meanwhile, John Kovac, our Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), initially moved into pre-sales engineering before advancing into enterprise sales with some of the most prominent names in cybersecurity.
The Problem
Our founders grew increasingly frustrated with the prevalent "do anything to meet the quarterly number" mentality within the cybersecurity industry and saw that customers weren’t being effectively served in this critical aspect of running their businesses.
Further, they recognized that this ‘status quo’ approach was leaving both clients and in-house talent dissatisfied with the outcomes and more importantly exposing customer organizations to unacceptable levels of risk related to a substandard approach to addressing security.
The PuzzleSec Solution
When done properly, cybersecurity should be a business enabler and not a cost center and business obstacle.
With a shared vision of delivering client-centric service and maintaining a reasonable pricing model, Puzzle Security was born. The name Puzzle Security (PuzzleSec) came from our belief that effective security is like a puzzle. There are many components involved such as people, processes, and technology. Most organizations have the people and the technology but lack the ability to effectively solve the problem of assembling in a manner to realize maximum benefit. That’s where we come in.
At PuzzleSec, we partner with our clients to develop a comprehensive set of cybersecurity strategies and tactics. We start by identifying the corner pieces, then the edges, and finally, we focus on the details.
Our Mission
Achieve affordable and effective cybersecurity governance in small to mid-sized companies.
Our Leadership
At PuzzleSec, our team brings together years of cybersecurity and industry experience to architect and manage the implementation of comprehensive information security programs for organizations. We excel in providing tailored cybersecurity solutions to match the unique needs of each client and aim to build long-term partnerships by continuously adapting and enhancing our services to address evolving threats.
Jon Clark
Co-Founder & CEO
John Kovac
Co-Founder & CRO