Judgment. Integrity. Foresight.

Vashti Horvát is a business executive, founder of IT Audit Group LLC, and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), with more than a decade of director-level leadership experience across enterprise risk, compliance, cybersecurity, and technology.

Her background in computer science, IT audit, and executive leadership provides a practical understanding of how technology, risk, and organizational priorities intersect. Her judgment is informed by years of experience navigating complex technology environments, regulatory expectations, and consequential business decisions.

Her work emphasizes defensible decisions, responsible oversight, and the credibility organizations must establish with regulators, customers, investors, and other stakeholders. Her integrity is reflected in a commitment to transparency, professional independence, and accountability.

Through executive advisory, risk committee participation, and leadership reporting, she helps organizations strengthen decision-making and prepare for growth. Her foresight extends beyond immediate compliance requirements to anticipate emerging risks, organizational dependencies, and future business needs.

Her experience includes advising organizations through enterprise customer due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and pre-IPO readiness, with particular emphasis on technology risk, regulatory compliance, and third-party relationships. Her work supports institutional credibility, commercial growth, and the ability to navigate heightened scrutiny during significant business transactions.

Areas of Expertise

  • Enterprise Risk & Compliance

  • Third-Party Oversight

  • Cybersecurity

  • AI Data Governance

Professional Credentials

  • CISA — Certified Information Systems Auditor, ISACA

  • Certified Associate C|CISO — EC-Council

Professional Memberships

  • ISACA — Information Systems Audit and Control Association

  • Institute of Risk Management (IRM)

  • OWASP Foundation