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Protecting Tampa Businesses. One CISO at a Time.
WinForge is Tampa’s premier Fractional CISO firm — delivering enterprise-grade cybersecurity leadership at a fraction of the cost. Led by Brian Martinez (CISSP, CEH, CHFI, CDPSE, CISM), a former Raytheon Systems Engineer with 37 years of experience, we protect Florida businesses from breach, compliance failure, and reputational damage.
From CMMC compliance for defense contractors to HIPAA audits for healthcare providers, WinForge brings the expertise, credentials, and executive presence your organization needs — without the full-time hire.
Years in Cybersecurity
Certifications Held
Resilience Forged into Innovation
Our Origin Story
Born from necessity and built on resilience, WinForge LLC was founded by Carlos A Bonilla—a father, survivor, and innovator. In a fight to protect his son Valentino, Carlos transformed hardship into a mission: to reshape how purpose and technology can work together to protect and uplift.
Carlos A. Bonilla
Born from necessity and built on resilience, WinForge LLC was founded by Carlos A Bonilla—a father, survivor, and innovator. In a fight to protect his son Valentino, Carlos transformed hardship into a mission: to reshape how purpose and technology can work together to protect and uplift.
- Survivor of domestic violence
- Advocate for special needs parenting
- First-generation founder and innovator
- Mentor, speaker, and visionary leader
Most SMBs don't know their real cyber risk. We fix that.
Executive Sales Coaching
Empower senior leaders with targeted coaching to enhance sales performance, leadership influence, and revenue-driving decision-making.
BDR & Team Enablement
Equip Business Development Reps and sales teams with modern tools, skills, and systems to drive pipeline growth and close rates.
AI Strategy & Agent Deployment
Integrate AI-driven sales agents and automation strategies to streamline prospecting, qualification, and engagement at scale.
Custom Sales Playbook Systems
Design and implement tailored, data-backed sales playbooks that align with your organization’s goals, team structure, and buyer journey.
About WinForge
WinForge delivers executive-level cybersecurity leadership without the full-time cost. Led by Brian Martinez — CISSP, CEH, former Raytheon Systems Engineer with 37 years of experience — we protect Tampa and Orlando businesses from breach, compliance failure, and reputational damage.
Mission Statement
To engineer solutions that protect and elevate overlooked communities—through the power of technology, AI, and heart-led leadership.
“This isn’t about code or technology. It’s about keeping a promise—to my son, and to every overlooked voice in our communities.”
— Carlos A Bonilla, Founder of WinForge
Cybersecurity, Grounded in Purpose
To engineer solutions that protect and elevate overlooked communities—through the power of technology, AI, and heart-led leadership.
Fractional CISO Services
Compliance Readiness (HIPAA, SOC 2, CMMC)
Security Assessment & Gap Analysis
Client Success Stories: What Our Partners Say
Real outcomes from Florida businesses that faced real threats. From CMMC compliance for defense contractors to ransomware response for law firms — these are the results WinForge delivers when it matters most.
Col. Raymond Estrada (Ret.)
We were staring down CMMC 2.0 Level 2 with a 90-day deadline and zero internal security infrastructure. Brian Martinez and the WinForge team didn't just consult — they embedded with us. They built out our System Security Plan, closed 14 control gaps, and got us to assessment-ready. As a defense contractor supporting MacDill AFB programs, having a former Raytheon engineer in our corner made all the difference. We passed. Our contract held. That's the only result that matters.
Sandra Kowalski
After our third-party billing vendor was breached, we had 72 hours to respond before OCR notification requirements kicked in. WinForge deployed Brian's team same day. They contained the exposure, documented everything for HIPAA breach notification, and stayed with us through the entire incident response cycle. Six months later, they completed our full HIPAA Security Rule audit and implemented controls we should've had years ago. If your practice handles PHI, you need a Fractional CISO — and WinForge is the firm to call.
Derek Vasquez
Ransomware hit us on a Tuesday morning. By noon, our entire case management system was encrypted. We called WinForge in a panic — Brian picked up personally. His team isolated the infected nodes within hours, recovered clean backups, and had us back operational in 48 hours with zero ransom paid. What impressed me most wasn't just the speed — it was how he communicated with our partners throughout. No technical jargon, just clear status and next steps. WinForge is now our permanent Fractional CISO on retainer. Best decision we've made post-incident.
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