Fractional CISO
Robust cybersecurity and compliance are essential to protect your business and build customer trust. Yet, for many companies, assembling an in-house security team with executive-level expertise can be costly and time-intensive.
At Linda Mar Associates, our Fractional CISO services provide access to seasoned security leadership backed by a skilled team of compliance analysts, auditors, and security researchers.
We deliver immediate support to address security and compliance challenges while developing a tailored security framework to meet industry standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.
Whether you need interim leadership during a transition or ongoing advisory services, our Fractional CISO solution ensures your business stays secure and compliant—offering a seamless bridge until a permanent executive is recruited or your in-house capabilities are fully developed.
Our Core Services
Linda Mar Associates is a trusted information security and compliance partner with deep experience in highly regulated industries. We combine deep expertise to deliver secure and scalable solutions for our clients.
Fractional CISO
Our Fractional CISO services offer expert leadership without the cost of a full-time executive.
We provide both ad-hoc advisory and ongoing support, including:
- Designing and executing your information securitystrategy.
- Managing compliance and data privacy programs
- On-demand consulting for urgent security issues.
-Architecture analysis to identify risks and gaps.
We use proactive risk mitigation strategies and integrate Vanta to enhance our security framework’s effectiveness.
Audit Support and Compliance
Our audit support services simplify this process and ensure your success by:
- Leading, gathering, and organizing, the technical evidence required for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS audits, ensuring that your documentation is complete and ready for review.
-Preparing your company for audits by improving the likelihood of a favorable outcome, saving valuable time and resources.
Our CISSP-certified security professionals are by your side, ensuring every facet of your audit process is executed with precision, professionalism, and a focus on achieving compliance success.
Cloud Security Assessments
We evaluate your cloud infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and align it with industry-leading best practices.
-Governance and access controls.
-Data management and encryption practices.
-Network configuration, SDLC, and application workloads.
Essentially, everything in your infrastructure.
We deliver a detailed gap analysis report identifying security vulnerabilities.
Risk-based recommendations to align your cloud infrastructure with best practices.
Optional implementation support to close identified gaps.
Penetration Testing
Penetration testing is essential for identifying and addressing security weaknesses before attackers can exploit them.
By proactively testing your systems and applications, you reduce the risk of data breaches and ensure the resilience of your infrastructure.
We can perform internal or external penetration tests and provide written letters to satisfy auditors and customers.
Our penetration tests combine automation with manual techniques to uncover hidden vulnerabilities in your systems and applications.
Delivering comprehensive reports with findings and remediation steps.
Strengthening your application and infrastructure security posture.
Fractional CISO key points
The CISO service is primarily targeted at companies that have already achieved significant growth and funding (Series B+). This suggests that the service is tailored to more complex security needs and regulatory compliance requirements.
Security Posture Assessment: Evaluate the current security practices, identify vulnerabilities, and provide actionable recommendations to close gaps. Align security posture with industry standards like SOC2, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS, critical for scaling and securing investor confidence.
Reduced overhead: Eliminates the costs associated with hiring, training, and retaining a full-time CISO.
Deep knowledge: Offers a high level of expertise in information security best practices, regulations, and standards.
Mitigation strategies: Develop and implement effective risk mitigation measures.
Compliance expertise: Preparing startups for security audits by creating audit-ready documentation and processes. Assist with
Execution Improvements
Cloud and Infrastructure Security
Design secure cloud environments that adhere to best practices, ensuring proper data encryption, access controls, and resilience against attacks.
Help clients adopt a Zero Trust approach, ensuring that every user and device is authenticated and authorized, even within the internal network.
Improved Risk Management:
Develop customized risk management strategies that identify, assess, and mitigate the highest-priority risks, improving decision-making around resource allocation.
Threat Intelligence Integration: Implement threat intelligence solutions that provide real-time alerts about potential security threats, enabling clients to take proactive measures.
Optimized Compliance Efforts
Establishing a robust compliance framework to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations.
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