How We Help
VENDORS
We help identify, assess, and qualify new security technologies or services for inclusion in the advancement of our client’s commercial offerings.
Past successful engagements include:
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Growing the “security brand” of product and service vendors,
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Leadership, hiring, and direction of advanced R&D capabilities,
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Construction and integration of threat intelligence services and cutting-edge security offerings,
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Advancing product and managed service capabilities through AI and machine learning,
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Rollout and management of Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC) programs,
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Due diligence technology evaluation and advice,
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Technology and managed service integration post-M&A,
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Development and maturing of professional service delivery capabilities.
BUYERS
We help guide and evaluate new defensive strategies, technologies, service providers, and response programs; maximizing knowledge transfer and return on investment.
Past successful engagements include:
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Defining and managing “bake-off” and evaluations of new security products,
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Planning and oversight of security assessment and penetration testing programs,
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Executive security requirement gathering and technology/response strategy planning,
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Virtual CIO/CISO/CTO support, information security leadership, and tech executive mentoring,
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Security Operations Center (SOC) planning, evaluation, and playbook tuning
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Annual “bottom-up” defense evaluation, acquisition strategy, and security budget planning,
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Defense in depth technology evaluation and scenario-based testing,
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Risk assessment methodology guidance and security framework selection.
INVESTORS
We help dissect and qualify new products, inventions, and commercial offerings in the context of a rapidly evolving security market, providing clarity on potential investment and demand evolution.
Past successful engagements include:
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Competitive analysis of security technologies, delivery capabilities, and messaging,
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Investor workshops on cyber security trends, attack techniques, and mitigation strategies,
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Pre-investment technical due diligence on security technology, leadership, and market potential,
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Demystification of technical jargon, buzzwords, and marketing smoke & mirrors,
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Leadership augmentation and mentoring of technology executives at vested companies,
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Technology evaluation, SWOT analysis, and roadmap evaluation,
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Intellectual property evaluation and technology patent advice,
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Technology horizon planning and roadmap tuning for acquisition readiness.