Where do we start?
Security Strategy & Roadmap
A clear, prioritized plan for building your security program over the next 12 to 24 months.
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Cybersecurity Consultation
Strategic security guidance for organizations and startups: build the right foundation, make smarter investments, and avoid costly mistakes.
Service overview
Security decisions are easier with the right advisor.
Most organizations don't need every tool or framework on the market. They need someone who can tell them what actually matters for their size, industry, and risk level. This service gives you direct access to experienced practitioners who help you make smart decisions, not sell you services you don't need.
- Objective advice, not tied to selling specific tools or software
- Practical guidance scaled to your actual size and budget
- Direct access to experienced practitioners, not junior consultants
What we deliver
Guidance across the decisions that actually matter.
Every engagement is scoped to where your organization is right now.
What should we fix first?
Risk Assessment & Prioritization
Understanding your actual risk exposure, and what to address first versus what can wait.
Do we need a security leader?
vCISO / Fractional Security Leadership
Ongoing strategic security leadership without the cost of a full-time hire.
Which tools do we actually need?
Tool & Vendor Evaluation
Independent guidance on which security tools and vendors actually fit your needs.
How do we build security from scratch?
Security Program Building (Startups)
Standing up security fundamentals from scratch as you grow and scale.
What will investors and the board ask?
Board & Investor Readiness
Preparing security narratives and documentation for due diligence and fundraising.
How we work
Advisory that starts with listening.
We don't recommend anything until we actually understand your business.
- Step 1
Discovery & risk snapshot
We learn about your business, industry, and current security posture.
- Step 2
Strategic recommendations
You get a clear, prioritized set of recommendations, not a generic checklist.
- Step 3
Implementation support
We help you or your team put the plan into action, step by step.
- Step 4
Ongoing advisory
Continued access to guidance as your business and risk landscape evolve.
Why it matters
Small and growing companies are targets too.
Attackers don't only go after large enterprises. They often go after whoever is easiest.
Startups are targets too
Smaller organizations are frequently targeted because they're assumed to have weaker defenses.
Security debt compounds
Skipping foundational work early usually gets more expensive to fix later.
Investors are asking
Security posture is often part of due diligence for funding and partnerships.
Engagement options
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From a single session to ongoing leadership.
Pick an option to see what it includes. Every engagement is scoped to your organization, so these are starting points, not fixed packages.
Strategy Session includes
- Risk assessment & prioritized recommendations
- Single strategy session
- Written summary report
Fractional / vCISO Retainer includes
- Everything in Strategy Session
- Ongoing monthly advisory
- Support through implementation
Startup Security Program Build includes
- Everything in Fractional / vCISO Retainer
- Foundational policy & program setup
- Investor and board-ready documentation
The best security investment isn't the most expensive tool. It's clarity on what actually matters for your business right now. Everything else follows from getting that right.
Adesola OguntimehinFounder, CyberPatron
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers to what organizations ask before they get started.
01We're a small startup. Is this relevant for us?
Yes, especially for startups. Getting foundational guidance early is often more valuable than for larger companies, since it prevents costly rework later.
02Do we need to already have a security team?
No. We work with organizations that have no dedicated security staff, as well as those with existing teams who need outside strategic input.
03Is this different from your training or audit services?
Yes. This is strategic advisory, not a formal audit or training course. If you need certification or specific technical training, we'll point you to the right service alongside this one.
04How often do we meet during a retainer?
Typically monthly, with additional availability as needed. The exact cadence is scoped during your discovery call based on what you actually need.
05Can this help with fundraising or investor due diligence?
Yes. This is one of the areas we specifically support, including preparing security documentation and narratives for due diligence conversations.
Request a proposal
Tell us about your organization.
Fill out the form and our team will follow up within one business day to scope the right engagement for you.
- We follow up within one business day.
- We scope the engagement around where you are right now.
- No obligation, just a scoped recommendation
- Works for early-stage startups and established organizations
- One-time sessions or ongoing advisory available
Prefer to talk first?+234 706 658 4508support@thecyberpatron.com