# Tim Golden

> No fluff. No fear. Just frameworks, risk, and revenue.

Tim Golden is a 30-year software developer and 20-year MSP/enterprise-IT veteran, founder & CEO of Compliance Scorecard (Dec 2021-€“present), and MSP compliance expert based in Dover, NH. He helps Managed Service Providers build compliance-as-a-service practices that generate revenue, reduce client risk, and turn regulatory complexity into a competitive advantage. Before founding Compliance Scorecard he spent nearly 20 years as CTO (and later also CISO) of RMC Research Corporation (2005-€“2024), holding a Public Trust security clearance and running enterprise security under NIST SP 800-53. Tim is a GTIA (formerly CompTIA) Cybersecurity Leadership Award winner (2024), Channel VIP honoree, a member of the GTIA Cybersecurity Global Task Force (2025-€“present, following his 2022-€“2025 term on the CompTIA Cybersecurity Advisory Council), and keynote speaker on GRC, AI governance, and MSP business strategy.

## About Tim

- Name: Tim Golden
- Location: Dover, NH
- Role: Founder & CEO of Compliance Scorecard (ComplianceRisk.io Inc.), Dec 2021-€“present
- Background: 30 years in software development (since 1997); 20 years in MSP/enterprise IT and compliance leadership, including CTO/CISO of RMC Research Corporation (2005-€“2024)
- Awards: GTIA (formerly CompTIA) Cybersecurity Leadership Award 2024, Channel VIP List 2024
- Industry service: GTIA Cybersecurity Global Task Force (2025-€“present); CompTIA Cybersecurity Advisory Council (2022-€“2025)
- Focus areas: Compliance-as-a-Service, AI governance, GRC automation, MSP business strategy, executive operating systems
- GitHub: https://github.com/goldeneye
- Website: https://timgolden.com

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://timgolden.com/): Tim Golden — helping your MSP have the risk conversation
- [About](https://timgolden.com/about/): Tim's background, story, and mission
- [Services](https://timgolden.com/services-2/): What Tim is currently working on and offering
- [Speaking](https://timgolden.com/speaking/): Book Tim for keynotes and workshops on GRC, AI governance, and MSP strategy
- [Blog](https://timgolden.com/blog/): Articles on compliance, risk, AI, and MSP leadership
- [Topics](https://timgolden.com/topics/): Deep-dive topic series on AI governance and Tim OS
- [Awards & Accolades](https://timgolden.com/awards-accolades/): Recognition and industry awards
- [In the News](https://timgolden.com/in-the-news/): Media coverage and press mentions
- [Where is Tim](https://timgolden.com/where-is-tim/): Upcoming events, conferences, and speaking engagements
- [Contact](https://timgolden.com/contact/): Get in touch or book Tim for speaking
- [Link Tree](https://timgolden.com/link-tree/): All Tim Golden links in one place
- [CCF](https://timgolden.com/ccf/): CCF resource page

## Social & Community

- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothygolden/): Primary professional network — MSP compliance, GRC, leadership content
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@TimGoldenEye): Video content on compliance, MSP strategy, and GRC
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/compliancescorecard/): Compliance Scorecard brand content
- [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/complianceformsp): Compliance for MSPs community group
- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/user/goldeneyenh/): Reddit presence
- [GitHub](https://github.com/goldeneye): Open source projects and tools

## GitHub Projects

- [PowerShell Scripts](https://github.com/goldeneye/PowerShell): Useful PowerShell scripts for MSPs and sysadmins
- [HardenApacheWordpress](https://github.com/goldeneye/HardenApacheWordpress): Apache and WordPress hardening scripts
- [claude-code-baseline](https://github.com/goldeneye/claude-code-baseline): Claude Code baseline configuration
- [goldeneye.github.io](https://github.com/goldeneye/goldeneye.github.io): GitHub Pages root

## Compliance Scorecard

Tim is the founder and CEO of Compliance Scorecard, the leading MSP-native compliance automation platform.

- [Compliance Scorecard](https://compliancescorecard.com/): Main platform site
- [Book a Demo](https://compliancescorecard.com/weekly-live-demo/?utm_source=timgolden-com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=timgolden-link-tree): Weekly live demo

## Topic Series: AI Governance for MSPs

A deep-dive series on how MSPs can deliver AI governance as a service to their clients:

- [The AI Reality Check: Adoption Already Happened](https://timgolden.com/topics/the-ai-reality-check-adoption-already-happened/)
- [Why AI Governance Is Different](https://timgolden.com/topics/why-ai-governance-is-different/)
- [The AI Context Engine](https://timgolden.com/topics/the-ai-context-engine/)
- [The AI Policy Pack](https://timgolden.com/topics/the-ai-policy-pack/)
- [The AI 90 Playbook](https://timgolden.com/topics/the-ai-90-playbook/)
- [MSP as AI Governance Partner](https://timgolden.com/topics/msp-as-ai-governance-partner/)
- [Risk, Evidence and Audit Reality](https://timgolden.com/topics/risk-evidence-and-audit-reality/)
- [Executive-Level AI Governance](https://timgolden.com/topics/executive-level-ai-governance/)
- [The Future of AI Governance](https://timgolden.com/topics/the-future-of-ai-governance/)

## Topic Series: Tim OS — An Executive Operating System

How Tim designed and built a personal operating system to eliminate burnout and run at peak performance:

- [Introduction: Why Tim OS](https://timgolden.com/topics/introduction-why-tim-os/)
- [The Breaking Point: Why Tim OS Exists](https://timgolden.com/topics/the-breaking-point-why-tim-os-exists/)
- [From Chaos to Clarity: The Logging Experiment](https://timgolden.com/topics/from-chaos-to-clarity-the-logging-experiment/)
- [Designing an Operating System for Humans](https://timgolden.com/topics/designing-an-operating-system-for-humans/)
- [The Results: Focus, Family and Flow](https://timgolden.com/topics/the-results-focus-family-and-flow/)
- [The Build: From Personal System to Product](https://timgolden.com/topics/the-build-from-personal-system-to-product/)

## Topic Series: Building Compliance Scorecard

Behind-the-scenes technical series on how Compliance Scorecard was architected and built:

- [The Laravel Foundation](https://timgolden.com/topics/the-laravel-foundation/)
- [The Big Pivot: Node.js Architecture](https://timgolden.com/topics/the-big-pivot-node-js-architecture/)
- [Envelope Encryption: MEK/DEK Pattern](https://timgolden.com/topics/envelope-encryption-mek-dek-pattern/)
- [Security Hardening: 9 Critical Fixes](https://timgolden.com/topics/security-hardening-9-critical-fixes/)
- [MVP Complete: What We Built](https://timgolden.com/topics/mvp-complete-what-we-built/)
- [The Skills System: Extensible AI Capabilities](https://timgolden.com/topics/the-skills-system-extensible-ai-capabilities/)
- [Multi-Provider AI Orchestration](https://timgolden.com/topics/multi-provider-ai-orchestration/)
- [The CEO Operating Log](https://timgolden.com/topics/the-ceo-operating-log/)
- [ROI Analysis: Building at 5x Productivity](https://timgolden.com/topics/roi-analysis-building-at-5x-productivity/)
- [What Is Next: Multi-Agent Architecture](https://timgolden.com/topics/whats-next-multi-agent-architecture/)

## Blog

Latest posts from timgolden.com (see Recent Content below for the full auto-synced feed):

- [65 AI Agents. 8 Million Tokens. 2 Hours. Here's What the Final Numbers Taught Me.](https://timgolden.com/2026/07/26/65-ai-agents-8-million-tokens-2-hours-heres-what-the-final-numbers-taught-me/)
- [Channel Brief: Ingram Micro Drops Broadcom to 'Transform Relationships, Not Just Transact Sales'](https://timgolden.com/2026/04/05/channel-brief-ingram-micro-drops-broadcom-to-transform-relationships-not-just-transact-sales/)
- [Welcome, Tim Golden!](https://timgolden.com/2026/04/05/welcome-tim-golden/)

## Media Mentions

- [RejectionCon 2025 Keynote](https://compliancescorecard.com/2025/03/compliance-scorecard-ceo-to-deliver-keynote-at-rejectioncon-2025/): "Minimize Risk, Maximize Profits: The MSP Security, Compliance, and vCISO Playbook" (Apr 2025)
- [CRN Asks A CEO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDX3ijdLQnM): Tim Golden talks governance and compliance on CRN's CEO interview series
- [Pax8 Beyond](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2rGB6wn2-Y): Interview on Compliance Scorecard's Version 5.0 highlights
- [IT Business Podcast Ep. 725](https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/725-compliance-scorecard-team-interview/): Compliance Scorecard team interview with Uncle Marv on MSP compliance and cybersecurity frameworks
- [Security Boulevard](https://securityboulevard.com/author/tim-golden/): Contributing author on compliance-as-a-service, cyber insurance, and MSP security frameworks
- [ChannelPro Network](https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2026/02/18/compliance-scorecard-v10/): Coverage of the Compliance Scorecard v10 launch (Feb 2026)
- [The IT Nerd](https://itnerd.blog/): 2025 GRC predictions for MSPs
- [SMB Nation](https://www.smbnation.com/analysis/4107-one-of-us-tim-golden-at-compliance-scorecard): "One of Us!" — career journey and risk assessment insights at GTIA ChannelCon
- [GTIA (formerly CompTIA)](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325852977/en/Compliance-Scorecard-CEO-Wins-CompTIA-Cybersecurity-Leadership-Award): 2024 Cybersecurity Leadership Award — North America Spotlight Awards

## Resources & Trust

- [Security Policy](https://timgolden.com/.well-known/security.txt): Vulnerability disclosure
- [Privacy Policy](https://timgolden.com/privacy-policy/): Data handling
- [Sitemap](https://timgolden.com/wp-sitemap.xml): Full site index


## Recent Content

*Auto-synced weekly from timgolden.com and mspthoughtleadership.com.*

- [Understanding Cyber Liability Insurance for MSPs 10/9/25](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2025/09/20/understanding-cyber-liability-insurance-for-msps-10-9-25/)
- [Assessing Coverage Needs for Your MSP and Clients 10/23/25](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2025/09/20/assessing-coverage-needs-for-your-msp-and-clients-10-23-25/)
- [Common Requirements from Cyber Insurance Providers 11/20/25](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2025/10/09/common-requirements-from-cyber-insurance-providers-11-20-25/)
- [Turn Cyber Insurance Into the Gravy That Grows Your MRR 11/6/25](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2025/10/27/turn-cyber-insurance-into-the-gravy-that-grows-your-mrr-11-6-25/)
- [2 Experts Debunking GRC Automations: The Truth About Why It’s Bull$hit! 12/18/25](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2025/11/13/2-experts-debunking-grc-automations-the-truth-about-why-its-bullhit-12-18-25/)
- [From Chaos to Compliance: A Simple Email Authentication Framework for MSPs 1/15/2026](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2025/12/18/from-chaos-to-compliance-a-simple-email-authentication-framework-for-msps-1-15-2026/)
- [Productizing Detection: Turning Security Signals into Sellable MSP Services 1/29/2026](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2025/12/18/productizing-detection-turning-security-signals-into-sellable-msp-services-1-29-2026/)
- [R2R](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/02/16/r2r/)
- [Luck Is Not a Control: What Cyber Insurers Actually Look For 3/19/26](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/02/19/luck-is-not-a-control-what-cyber-insurers-actually-look-for-3-19-26/)
- [From Trust to Target: Integrating Trust & Account-Based Marketing for MSPs 3/5/2026](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/02/19/from-trust-to-target-integrating-trust-account-based-marketing-for-msps-3-5-2026/)
- [Risk That Sells: Turning Security Gaps Into Ongoing vCISO MRR 2/12/2026](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/02/20/risk-that-sells-turning-security-gaps-into-ongoing-vciso-mrr-2-12-2026/)
- [How MSPs Sell Compliance-as-a-Service 2/26/2026](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/02/20/how-msps-sell-compliance-as-a-service-2-26-2026/)
- [From Certification to Coverage: Improving MSP Insurance Outcomes 4/9/2026](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/03/31/from-certification-to-coverage-improving-msp-insurance-outcomes-4-9-2026/)
- [The Work You Think Is Getting Done (But Isn’t) 5/7/2026](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/04/27/the-work-you-think-is-getting-done-but-isnt-5-7-2026/)
- [AI, Accountability, and the MSP: Who Owns the Risk When Things Go Wrong](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/05/22/ai-accountability-and-the-msp-who-owns-the-risk-when-things-go-wrong/)
- [The Hidden Risk in Your MSP: When Team Health Impacts Execution 6/18/2026](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/05/20/the-hidden-risk-in-your-msp-when-team-health-impacts-execution/)
- [Defensible by Design: When SIEM and Compliance Share Evidence 7/2/2026](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/05/20/defensible-by-design-when-siem-and-compliance-share-evidence/)
- [Did AI write your MSP proposal?](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/04/02/did-ai-write-your-msp-proposal/)
- [Trust is the New Currency](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/04/02/trust-is-the-new-currency/)
- [AI is Breaking Your Customer’s Trust](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/04/02/ai-is-breaking-your-customers-trust/)
- [Becoming a Trusted Advisor](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/04/02/becoming-a-trusted-advisor/)
- [Practical Steps: How to Build a Compliance-as-a-Service Offering](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/02/26/practical-steps-how-to-build-a-compliance-as-a-service-offering/)
- [Holidaze Grand Pick!](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2025/12/13/holidaze-grand-pick/)
- [Uncle Mark and Shanna](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2025/12/04/uncle-mark-and-shanna/)
- [From Controls to Certification: Aligning GRC Strategy with Auditor Expectations](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2025/11/01/from-controls-to-certification-aligning-grc-strategy-with-auditor-expectations/)
- [The Work You Think Is Getting Done (But Isn’t) 5/7/2026](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/04/27/the-work-you-think-is-getting-done-but-isnt-5-7-2026-2/)
- [2 Experts Debunking GRC Automations: The Truth About Why It’s Bull$hit! 12/18/25](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2025/11/13/2-experts-debunking-grc-automations-the-truth-about-why-its-bullhit-12-18-25-2/)
- [Defensible by Design: Why Visibility & Attestation Matter](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/07/02/defensible-by-design-why-visibility-attestation-matter/)
- [Photography Is More Than Taking Pictures | An AI Perspective on Light & Detection](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/07/02/photography-is-more-than-taking-pictures-an-ai-perspective-on-light-detection/)
- [Compliance Scorecard + Senteon Integration  7/30/2026](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/07/08/compliance-scorecard-senteon-integration-7-30-2026/)
- [AI Search Is Changing. Is Your MSP Still Getting Found? 9/1/2026](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/07/16/ai-search-is-changing-is-your-msp-still-getting-found-8-27-2026/)
- [Beyond Security Tools: Building a Governance-Led MSP 10/1/2026](https://mspthoughtleadership.com/2026/08/17/beyond-security-tools-building-a-governance-led-msp-9-24-2026/)
- [Welcome- Tim Golden!](https://timgolden.com/2026/04/05/welcome-tim-golden/)
- [Channel Brief: Ingram Micro Drops Broadcom to ‘Transform Relationships, Not Just Transact Sales’](https://timgolden.com/2026/04/05/channel-brief-ingram-micro-drops-broadcom-to-transform-relationships-not-just-transact-sales/)
- [65 AI Agents. 8 Million Tokens. 2 Hours. Here’s What the Final Numbers Taught Me.](https://timgolden.com/2026/07/26/65-ai-agents-8-million-tokens-2-hours-heres-what-the-final-numbers-taught-me/)