ABOUT US
Polaris Group principals and its technology partners have years of experience advising companies in the areas of managing risk, compliance, business processes, and developing corporate strategies. Our expertise covers a range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, education, and government.
Our expertise also extends to regulatory and compliance frameworks, including risk management programs, security policy development, incident response planning, and audit preparedness for government and industry requirements. Polaris Group and its partners assist organizations in maintaining compliance with standards such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST, CIS Controls, SOC 2, and other cybersecurity and privacy frameworks relevant to their operations. Through ongoing vulnerability scanning, threat monitoring, remediation guidance, and strategic advisory services, we help clients build resilient environments capable of adapting to today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape while supporting long-term business continuity and growth.
In addition to technical security services, Polaris Group and its technology partners provide cybersecurity education, tabletop exercises, and strategic readiness training designed to strengthen organizational resilience at every level. Our tabletop exercises simulate real-world cyber incidents and operational disruptions, enabling executive leadership, IT teams, and operational staff to evaluate response procedures, communication workflows, and decision-making under pressure. Through customized training programs, security awareness initiatives, and collaborative workshops, we help organizations foster a culture of security preparedness while ensuring teams are equipped to respond effectively to evolving cyber threats and regulatory expectations.
Meet The Team
Andy Silberstein
Founder & CEO
Andrew is a results-driven IT, risk, and cybersecurity executive with more than 25 years of experience leading technology organizations and advising senior leaders on risk management, compliance, business process improvement, and corporate strategy. He has
worked across a broad range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and education.
Andrew holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University, and an Executive MBA from the Technion Institute of Technology in Israel.
Silbo Silberstein
Cyber Security Analyst
Silbo is a cybersecurity analyst with seven years of experience and a strong foundation in network vulnerability assessment and industry framework evaluations. He brings a current, well-informed perspective to both technical
analysis and management, with expertise that spans the full scope of modern cyber risk.
Silbo holds degrees from Columbia University and the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS).
Rienzi Gokea
Lead Developer
With 7 years of experience as a software developer and 7 years leading multiple startup ventures, Rienzi brings a strong blend of technical expertise and entrepreneurial leadership to the organization. Rienzi holds an M.S. in Computer Science from
Georgia Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University.