Strategic security leadership. Without the full-time cost.

Experienced vCISO support to help you manage risk, meet regulatory requirements and build a stronger, more resilient business.

What is a vCISO?

A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) gives you access to experienced, strategic security leadership without the cost of a full-time CISO. I work with your leadership team to understand your business, manage risk and provide practical, proportionate advice that helps you make informed decisions and stay secure.

Whether you are just getting started or looking to strengthen your existing security and governance, my vCISO service gives you the expertise and support you need, when you need it.

Key benefits

  • Access to experienced, senior security leadership
  • Right-sized support for your business and budget
  • Practical, business-focused advice (no technical jargon)
  • Support with regulatory and customer requirements
  • Independent and objective challenge
  • Flexible engagement to suit your needs
  • Help to build a more resilient and trusted business

How I can help

vCISO support tailored to your business needs.

Strategic Guidance

Align security with your business goals and risk appetite.

Risk Management

Identify, assess and manage your key risks.

Policies & Governance

Develop and maintain practical policies, processes and oversight.

Board Support

Clear, non-technical reporting and assurance for senior leadership.

Regulatory Support

Help with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, EU AI Act and other requirements

Continuous Improvement

Ongoing support to keep your security maturing and effective.

Our approach The ProofGate™ 6D model

A practical, end-to-end approach to help you build and sustain effective security leadership and governance.

Find out more about ProofGate™

  1. Discover

    Understand your organisation

  2. Define

    Set objectives and scope

  3. Design

    Create tailored solutions

  4. Deliver

    Implement and embed

  5. Defend

    Monitor and improve

  6. Decommission

    Retire safely and responsibly

Why businesses work with CyberKarl

  • Practical, real-world experience
  • Straight-talking and easy to work with
  • Focused on UK SMEs and mid-market
  • Local to North Wales, working across the UK

What our clients say

CyberKarl provided clear, practical advice that made a real difference to our security and compliance. They understood our business and delivered exactly what we needed.

SME Client, UK

CyberKarl provided clear, practical advice that made a real difference to our security and compliance. They understood our business and delivered exactly what we needed.CyberKarl provided clear, practical advice that made a real difference to our security and compliance. They understood our business and delivered exactly what we needed.

SME Client, UK

Aligned with leading frameworks