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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.

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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

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.

Discover

Understand your organisation
Define

Set objectives and scope
Design

Create tailored solutions
Deliver

Implement and embed
Defend

Monitor and improve
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

“Karl is passionate about cyber security, always looking to the future, never losing sight of the fact that most cyber attacks come through human error/lack of knowledge. He has developed a range of effective strategies to keep our workforce thinking about cyber while building out our tech and processes. He has been a real asset to our organisation who are vital in bringing media to the UK’s Armed Forces. He has a high level of accreditation but more than that he is friendly, calm under pressure and he knows his stuff. I would work with him again in a heartbeat!”

Ben Chapman

“Karl has worked with us for 2 and a half years. As a not for profit charity whose role is improve the welfare of our armed forces overseas, and as Karl is ex military himself, he was an excellent cultural fit. Add to that his expertise, experience and approach to information and cyber security, he achieved a lot!

He will be missed by us, but will definitely be your gain. Feel free to contact me directly for references.”

Ryan Lambert

“Karl is a genuine and hard working team player. Karl gets the job done. He always puts the customer first and his approachable and supportive nature helps build superb relationships. He receives positive feedback on a consistent basis from end users, stakeholders and colleagues. Given the opportunity, I would definitely work with Karl again and I am confident what ever he turns his hand to he will gain positive outcomes.”

Evonne Collins

“Karl very professional goes extra mile to fulfil clients expectation and very fast with service delivery. Pleasure to work with and recommend with high level of professional desired management skills on projects”

Surjeet S Lyall

“Karl is a dedicated individual who likes to ensure that the task is completed correctly first time. His technical support knowledge is, I feel, a key strength to any team who requires a specialist. Karl is not afraid of a challenge and has successfully completed the 3 peaks challenge this year. His can do attitude is assists the results.”

Anne Leese

Aligned with leading frameworks

Supporting business resilience

Connect security leadership with practical preparation for disruption, recovery and continuity.

ISO 22301 — Business Resilience and Continuity

ISO 22301 provides a management system approach to business continuity, helping organisations identify critical activities and plan how they will maintain or restore them during disruption.

CyberKarl helps assess business impacts, agree recovery priorities, develop continuity arrangements and run exercises. This connects security decisions with the services, people and suppliers your business depends on.

Strategic security leadership. Without the full-time cost.

What is a vCISO?

Key benefits