🔑 Security Services

Choose a cybersecurity consultant based on relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty), proven experience with similar organizations, transparent methodology with documented processes, industry-specific expertise, and a collaborative approach that integrates security without hindering innovation. Look for consultants who offer public evidence of their security practices, such as open ISMS documentation, reference implementations, and transparent security architectures. At Hack23, we demonstrate our expertise through our public ISMS repository and real-world security implementations across multiple projects.

Our deliverables include comprehensive security architecture documentation with C4 models and threat analysis, detailed risk assessments with quantified business impact, security policy frameworks aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST standards, implementation roadmaps with prioritized security controls, compliance gap analyses and remediation plans, secure development guidelines and CI/CD security integration, and executive summaries with clear recommendations. All documentation follows industry best practices and includes actionable implementation guidance. We provide both technical documentation for development teams and executive-level reports for leadership.

Security engagement duration varies based on scope and objectives. Quick security assessments typically take 2-4 weeks, covering high-level risk identification and priority recommendations. Comprehensive security architecture reviews require 4-8 weeks for in-depth analysis and detailed implementation plans. ISO 27001 or ISMS implementation projects span 3-6 months, including policy development, risk assessment, and audit preparation. Cloud security transformations range from 2-4 months for architecture design and DevSecOps integration. Ongoing security advisory services can be structured as monthly retainers with flexible engagement models. We work with your team to define realistic timelines that balance thoroughness with business urgency.

We offer both fixed-price and hourly engagement models to match different project needs. Fixed-price engagements work best for well-defined projects like security assessments, architecture reviews, or compliance implementations with clear scope and deliverables. Hourly consulting provides flexibility for exploratory work, ongoing advisory services, or projects with evolving requirements. For longer engagements, we also offer monthly retainer arrangements that provide predictable costs and priority access to security expertise. We discuss your specific needs and budget constraints during initial consultations to recommend the most appropriate engagement model. Contact us via LinkedIn to discuss pricing tailored to your requirements.

Absolutely. We specialize in collaborating with existing security teams to enhance capabilities without disrupting established processes. Our approach includes knowledge transfer through hands-on collaboration, complementing internal expertise with specialized skills in areas like cloud security or DevSecOps, providing objective third-party assessments and recommendations, and mentoring team members on security best practices and frameworks. We work remotely or on-site in Gothenburg, adapting to your team's working style and existing tools. Our goal is to strengthen your internal security capabilities while delivering immediate value through expert guidance and proven methodologies.

Our security architecture review follows a systematic methodology:

• Discovery sessions to understand your business context, technical architecture, and current security posture.
• Comprehensive analysis using threat modeling (STRIDE methodology), risk assessment with quantified business impact, and compliance gap analysis against relevant frameworks.
• Detailed documentation including C4 architecture diagrams, MITRE ATT&CK technique mappings, and prioritized security recommendations.
• Implementation guidance with a security control roadmap, cost-benefit analysis, and integration with existing systems.

The entire process emphasizes practical, actionable insights that align security investments with business priorities. All reviews are based on proven frameworks like the one documented in our public security architecture examples.

We handle client confidentiality with the utmost seriousness and professionalism. We routinely sign mutual NDAs before engagement discussions begin and maintain strict confidentiality for all client information, architectures, and vulnerabilities. Our security practices include secure document handling with encrypted storage and transmission, limited access to client data on need-to-know basis, and secure communication channels for sensitive discussions. We follow our documented Data Protection and Privacy policies, which are publicly available in our ISMS repository. Despite our commitment to transparency in our own security practices, we fully respect and protect client confidentiality. All findings and recommendations remain confidential unless clients choose to share them publicly.

Our compliance approach focuses on practical implementation rather than checkbox exercises. We emphasize building sustainable compliance programs that integrate with existing business processes, not parallel bureaucracy.

• We start by understanding your business context and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2, SOC 2, PCI DSS).
• We perform gap analysis against applicable frameworks, identifying both compliance gaps and opportunities for security improvement.
• Our implementation methodology includes:
  • Developing tailored security policies and procedures
  • Establishing risk management processes
  • Creating evidence collection and documentation systems
  • Preparing for external audits
• We provide education and knowledge transfer so your team can maintain compliance independently.
• Our public ISMS repository demonstrates our comprehensive understanding of compliance frameworks and real-world implementation.

Yes, we offer several ongoing security support models. Monthly security advisory retainers provide regular strategic guidance, security roadmap reviews, and priority access for urgent questions. Incident response support includes on-call availability for security incidents and breach response coordination. Virtual CISO services offer part-time strategic security leadership for organizations without full-time security executives. Continuous architecture reviews help evaluate new technologies and services from a security perspective. Security program maturity assessment tracks improvement over time against industry benchmarks. All ongoing support engagements include regular check-ins, quarterly reports, and knowledge transfer to build internal capabilities. We adapt support models to match your organization's maturity level and budget, scaling services as your security program evolves.

We measure security improvements using multiple quantifiable metrics aligned with industry frameworks. Key measurement areas include:

• Risk reduction: Quantified risk scores before and after implementation, reduction in high and critical vulnerabilities, and mean time to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Compliance: Control implementation status against ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS benchmarks, audit finding closure rates, and security policy compliance percentages.
• Technical metrics: Security tool coverage (SAST, DAST, SCA), percentage of assets with current security patches, and automated security testing in CI/CD pipelines.
• Security maturity: Progression using NIST Cybersecurity Framework levels or similar models.
• Reporting: All measurements are documented in regular progress reports with clear visualizations and trend analysis.

Our approach follows the Security Metrics framework documented in our public ISMS, ensuring transparent and meaningful measurement of security investments.