1. Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance
- Develop and execute cybersecurity strategies aligned with enterprise risk tolerance and value preservation goals.
- Establish governance frameworks and cybersecurity oversight structures for consistent policy enforcement.
- Advise board and executive leadership on cyber risk implications, mitigation priorities, and readiness.
2. Security Risk Assessments & Gap Analysis
- Conduct end-to-end security assessments to identify vulnerabilities across infrastructure, applications, and third-party environments.
- Benchmark current state security posture against industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, CIS).
- Deliver actionable risk remediation roadmaps prioritized by business impact and urgency.
3. Regulatory Compliance & Audit Preparedness
- Ensure compliance with relevant data protection laws and industry-specific regulations (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA).
- Prepare portfolio companies for client and investor due diligence by instituting compliant security practices and documentation.
- Guide audit processes and coordinate with external assessors to achieve successful certifications.
4. Security Operations & Incident Response
- Design and oversee 24/7 threat monitoring and response plans to minimize downtime and reputational risk.
- Develop tailored incident response playbooks and lead tabletop exercises for preparedness.
- Implement and manage SIEM, endpoint protection, and intrusion detection systems appropriate for the organization’s scale.
5. Vendor Risk & Third-Party Security
- Evaluate and manage cybersecurity risks across vendors, partners, and SaaS platforms.
- Establish third-party risk management programs with formal assessments and contractual security requirements.
- Ensure that outsourced environments do not introduce hidden liabilities to portfolio companies.
6. Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning
- Design business continuity and disaster recovery plans that align with operational and financial risk tolerance.
- Test and refine backup and recovery protocols to ensure resilience under real-world conditions.
- Integrate security into broader enterprise continuity planning to safeguard critical business functions.
7. Security Culture & Internal Training
- Promote a security-first mindset across the organization through targeted awareness programs.
- Conduct phishing simulations, secure access training, and policy rollouts to reduce human error risks.
- Collaborate with HR and IT to reinforce secure behaviors and compliance in day-to-day operations.