Let’s discuss how we can protect your business in 30 minutes – no cost, no obligation.
CISO as a Service (vCISO)
CISO as a Service (vCISO) gives startups and growing businesses access to executive‑level security and privacy leadership without the cost of a full‑time hire. I help you achieve compliance, strengthen your security posture, and build customer and investor confidence through tailored, short‑term and ongoing engagements.
CISO as a Service can help you with the following
Interim CISO
Act as your interim CISO, providing immediate security and privacy leadership. This ensures your business is supported with expert guidance while all CISO responsibilities, from risk oversight to compliance, are fully covered until a permanent hire is in place.
Security & Privacy Compliance
Get your business ready for ISO27001, SOC2, GDPR, CCPA, and other global frameworks with tailored compliance roadmaps. I help you streamline certification and regulatory requirements so you can reduce risk, close deals faster, and build lasting customer trust.
AppSec Led Penetration Testing
AppSec-Led Penetration Testing combines offensive security expertise with application security engineering to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable recommendations that strengthens your security posture, and prevents future vulnerabilities through systematic SDLC improvements.
Build & Scale Security and Privacy Programs
Whether you need a security and privacy program built from the ground up or want to strengthen existing frameworks, I provide the strategy and execution to fit your growth stage. The result: effective, scalable programs aligned with business goals.
Coaching & Mentorship
Develop the skills of your in‑house security and privacy teams through tailored coaching and mentoring. I help grow future leaders who can effectively manage security and compliance within your business.
Security & Privacy Hiring Support
Define the right roles, craft effective job descriptions, and design interview processes tailored to your business needs. I also participate in interviews and onboarding to help you hire and integrate the right CISO, Head of Security, or Privacy Lead.
Responsible AI Adoption
Enable responsible AI adoption by ensuring security and privacy are never compromised. I help your organization understand AI-related risks, address them effectively, and unlock business growth and scalability with AI while maintaining customer trust.
On‑Demand Security & Privacy Consulting
Access expert advice for security and privacy challenges. From incident response and crisis management to security awareness training, policy design, and risk assessments, I deliver flexible, ad hoc consulting tailored to your immediate needs.
Does this sounds like something you need?
When you should consider CISO as a Service?
Below are some of the common cases where entrepreneurs and businesses seek CISO as a Service support:
- 1-You need ISO27001, SOC2, or GDPR compliance to close deals but don’t know where to start or how to reach readiness efficiently.
- 2- Customers, partners, or investors are asking tough security and privacy questions, and you need expert guidance to respond with confidence.
- 3- You’re unsure whether your company is truly protected from cyber threats and want a holistic assessment with a clear roadmap.
- 4- You’re raising investment and need to demonstrate strong security and privacy practices to win investor trust.
- 5- You plan to hire a CISO, Head of Security, or Privacy Lead, but need help defining the role, interviewing candidates, and onboarding them effectively.
- 6- You don’t have the budget or need for a full‑time CISO but still want executive‑level security and privacy leadership.
- 7- You want to mentor or grow your internal security/privacy team into strong leaders with the right skills.
- 8- You’ve had a security incident (or a close call) and want expert crisis management and incident response.
- 9- You want ongoing, independent advice to make smart, cost‑efficient security and privacy decisions without vendor bias.
- 10- You need to embed security and privacy into your product lifecycle in a sustainable, cost‑effective way.
How Does It Work?
Very simple...
Call
In the first 30-minute free call, I will try to learn more about you and your business and discuss with you where and how I can help.
Protection
In order to protect your sensitive information, required documents will be signed such as: Intellectual Property Protection, and NDA.
Value (Money Back Guarantee)
After signing all the documents, then bringing value to you and your business is the next step. My services are money back guaranteed, so no risk taken on your end.
About me
I’m currently Director and Head of Security, Privacy, & IT at Freetrade, where I lead the protection of our digital assets while also overseeing corporate IT operations. Simultaneously, I serve as the Cybersecurity Lead Instructor at BrainStation, sharing my extensive expertise with the next generation of industry leaders.
Prior to my current role at Stenn, I served as the Application Security Manager at Meta (Formerly Facebook), where I led the EMEA Central AppSec team. In this capacity, I was entrusted with ensuring the security of a diverse portfolio of products including Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram, Oculus and many more.
In addition to my roles at Stenn and BrainStation, I proudly co-founded Pet With It, Brandripplr, and insydo, leveraging technology to make a meaningful impact.
With over a decade of experience, my forte lies in both software development and cybersecurity. I’ve been instrumental in crafting software solutions and empowering businesses with secure technology, consistently driving them towards success.
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