Security Mixologists
 About

Built by
practitioners.

Founded by two seasoned security professionals with decades of combined experience across enterprise technology, financial services, legal services, and law enforcement.

01 — The Name Our approach

Why
"Mixologists"

Unlike traditional security consultancies that operate in silos, Security Mixologists takes an integrated approach, blending cyber, physical, and surveillance disciplines to create comprehensive security solutions that are more effective, efficient, and cost-effective than the sum of their parts.

The "Mixologists" name reflects our approach: mixing the right security ingredients — cybersecurity controls, physical protections, and surveillance capabilities — to craft custom solutions tailored to each client's specific needs and constraints.

02 — The Principals 60+ years combined
Joe Patti

Joe Patti

Co-Founder & Principal

Joe is an Information Security Leader specializing in team building and security program development. With 30+ years of experience spanning the commercial Internet era to modern cloud and AI, he brings deep expertise in building and leading high-performing security organizations.

Previous Roles
  • Director of Information Security, Shearman & Sterling LLP (Am Law 100)
  • Senior Director, SS&C Technologies
  • Managing Director, NYSE Euronext
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Certifications: CISM

Education: M.S. Telecommunications (University of Pittsburgh), B.A. Computer Science & English (Rutgers)

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Adam Roth

Adam Roth

Co-Founder & Principal

Adam is a Cybersecurity Director with director- and VP-level experience in enterprise IT security. He brings specialized expertise in public safety intelligence platforms, physical security integration, and technical security implementation, backed by 50+ security certifications.

Previous Roles
  • Cybersecurity director with director and VP-level enterprise experience in financial services, legal, and law enforcement technology
  • Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Shearman & Sterling LLP
  • Managing Security Consultant, IBM

Certifications & Licenses: CISSP, CISM, PMP, CEH, Licensed Locksmith, Security/Burglar/Fire Alarm License, FAA UAV Pilot, NREMT Emergency Medical Technician

Education: D.Sc. in Cybersecurity (in progress, Capitol Technology University), M.S. Cybersecurity (Excelsior College), B.S. Computer Science

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03 — Affiliations Active memberships

Both principals maintain active memberships in key industry organizations.

ASIS International
InfraGard
HTCIA
CISSP · CISM · PMP
The Security Cocktail Hour
The Security Cocktail Hour

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Our founders Joe Patti and Adam Roth co-host the Security Cocktail Hour, one of the security community's most unique independent podcasts. Over 75 episodes cover AI security, cyber warfare, physical security convergence and topics the industry is still figuring out.

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