Tyrone Collins - Founder & Principal Security Advisor

About Tyrone Collins

Founder & Principal Security Advisor

Tyrone Collins is a security strategist and executive advisor with over 27 years of leadership experience protecting high-value assets, complex operations, and international clientele. As the founder of NordBridge Security Advisors, he designs integrated security programs that defend organizations against modern hybrid threats.

Tyrone’s expertise was forged in one of the most demanding environments: Chicago's high-volume hospitality and nightlife industry. For more than two decades, he directed comprehensive security, safety, and loss prevention operations for premier venues. This role required mastering every facet of physical security, from threat assessment and VIP protection to crisis response and large-scale crowd management.

He observed, however, that the nature of risk was changing. A physical security breach—like a stolen phone—was no longer just a physical loss. It had become the entry point for a devastating digital attack. In Brazil, he saw this firsthand as thieves exploited Pix and banking apps, creating a seamless criminal model he defines as the "Street-to-Screen Threat Chain."

To bridge this critical gap, Tyrone formalized his expertise by completing the University of Michigan’s Cybersecurity Professional Certificate Program. This advanced training armed him with the technical knowledge of network security, incident response, and zero-trust architecture needed to combat converged threats.

This unique blend of seasoned physical command and strategic cybersecurity knowledge forms the bedrock of NordBridge.

Tyrone’s mission is also driven by a deep personal commitment. After first visiting Brazil in 2006, he developed a lasting connection to the country. Now, with a vested interest in its future, he is dedicated to bringing a new level of security resilience to the organizations and communities he serves in both the U.S. and Brazil.

Core Competencies

  • Converged Security Strategy: Integrating physical, technical, and procedural security.

  • Physical Risk & Vulnerability Assessments (SAFE-ZONE ASSESSMENT)

  • AI Surveillance & Data Privacy Audits (LGPD/CCPA) (AI-READINESS AUDIT)

  • Loss Prevention & Asset Protection (Hospitality & Retail)

  • Threat Assessment & Incident Response Planning

  • Bilingual, Bi-Regional Operations (U.S. & Brazil)

For his personal insights on security and life in Brazil, you can visit his personal website.

TyroneCollins.com