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Security Program as a Service · Managed

A security program that actually runs, every month.

A managed service where I lead the security program behind your certifications: the strategy, the oversight and the recurring work that keeps you secure and keeps the evidence real. Built from day one, or bolted onto your existing team and tools.

When it fits

Security work that keeps slipping behind the roadmap.

Buyers ask how you operate

Security reviews ask about vulnerability management, access reviews and incident response, and the honest answer is "sometimes".

Engineering owns security by default

Your engineers are capable, but nobody has the time to set direction and keep the recurring work on schedule.

Certified, but not confident

The controls passed the audit. You want to know they would hold up against a real incident.

Workstreams

The operating core of a security program.

I set direction and provide oversight; your team keeps ownership of the systems. Scope is set to your stage.

Security strategy and roadmap

A prioritized roadmap tied to your risks, your buyers and your budget, reviewed every quarter.

Vulnerability management oversight

Scanning cadence, triage and remediation timelines that are tracked, reported and actually met.

Access reviews and IAM governance

Periodic access reviews, least privilege, joiner-mover-leaver processes and privileged access oversight.

Incident response

An incident response plan your team can follow, plus tabletop exercises that test it.

Security awareness

Practical training and phishing-resistant habits for the threats your people actually face.

Secure SDLC and cloud baselines

Secure development practices and cloud security baselines that fit how your engineers ship.

Business continuity and disaster recovery

BC/DR plans, recovery objectives and tested recovery, sized to what the business needs.

Works best together

Security and GRC, one program.

Most clients pair this with GRC Program as a Service, so the security work and the evidence auditors need come from the same place. Either can stand alone, or sit under the Managed ISSO / CISO retainer.

Questions

Common questions

Is this a 24/7 security operations service?

No. This is program leadership and oversight during business hours. I can help you choose and oversee a monitoring or incident response provider if you need round-the-clock coverage.

Do you replace our engineers or tools?

No. Your team keeps ownership of its systems and tools. I set direction, run the cadence and make sure the work happens and is evidenced.

Tell me where your security program stands today.