Virtual CISO & Executive Security Leadership

Get C-level security expertise without the C-level salary. Strategic oversight, board-level reporting, and executive decision-making.

The Challenge

You need a Chief Information Security Officer, but hiring a full-time CISO is expensive ($200K+ per year) and often overkill for smaller organizations. You need senior-level strategic security guidance, board-level reporting, vendor negotiations, and someone accountable for your security posture.

What This Service Includes

Strategic security roadmap development aligned to business objectives
Board and executive-level reporting and risk communication
Security budget and investment recommendations
Vendor security assessment and contract negotiation
Incident response oversight and crisis management
Regulatory compliance and audit coordination
Security team leadership and hiring guidance
Risk assessment and mitigation strategy
Security architecture review and technology decisions
Industry trends and threat landscape analysis

Key Deliverables

  • 01Quarterly executive security briefings
  • 02Annual security strategy and roadmap presentation
  • 03Monthly security metrics dashboard and KPIs
  • 04Annual risk assessment and mitigation plan
  • 05Vendor security evaluation reports
  • 06Security budget recommendations and ROI analysis
  • 07Ad-hoc strategic consulting on security initiatives
  • 08Ongoing threat landscape monitoring and trend analysis

Who This Is For

Mid-market companies growing into security maturityStartups scaling from 50 to 500+ employeesOrganizations without dedicated security leadershipCompanies preparing for compliance certification or audit

Why Sonic Solutions

Sonic Karayel has built security programs from zero in multiple organizations and has personally sized up threats faced by the U.S. military. As your Virtual CISO, you get strategic clarity, executive credibility, and someone who speaks both security and business. We set the security vision, oversee execution, and hold your organization accountable for reducing risk. Your board will have confidence. Your executives will understand security ROI. And your team will have clear direction.

Ready to Secure, Build, and Scale?

Let's discuss how Sonic Solutions can transform your business with cybersecurity, AI, and strategic growth.