Executive cybersecurity advisory

Security should protect your business.
Not complicate it.

Every vendor throws jargon, pushes expensive tools, and sells fear. We build security programs you can explain to your board in 5 minutes — tailored to your business, your budget, and your team.

For growing businesses (20-500 employees) who need expert security guidance without the enterprise price tag.

Plain-English reporting
Plain english reports

We translate complex security findings into actionable business insights you can act on.

Next business day response
Reliable response times

Every inquiry gets a personal response within one business day. Direct line for urgent matters during business hours.

Clear, fixed pricing
No surprise bills

Transparent monthly pricing with no hidden fees. Know exactly what you're paying before you start.

Phishing attacks
Ransomware
Data breaches
Malware
Insider threats

The reality

Every business gets targeted. Not every business is prepared.

These aren't hypothetical scenarios. They're real companies that thought it wouldn't happen to them.

What gets missed

A typical breach unfolds in 5 stages. HoverTap each to see what basic control would have stopped it.

1
They find you
Weeks before Reconnaissance
What happened:

Attackers scanned the internet and found exposed services, open ports, and employee emails

Why?

No one was monitoring what the company looked like from the outside

Missing controls:
External scan Attack surface review
2
They get in
Day 1 • 9:47 AM Initial compromise
What happened:

Employee credentials stolen via phishing email targeting the CFO

Why?

No email filtering, no security training, and no MFA (multi-factor authentication) to stop the stolen password from working

Missing controls:
Email filter Security training MFA
3
They spread
Day 1 • 2:15 PM Spreading across the network
What happened:

Attacker escalated to full domain admin access and moved across the network undetected

Why?

Flat network with no segmentation, unpatched servers with known vulnerabilities

Missing controls:
Patch management Network segmentation 24/7 monitoring & alerting
4
They take everything
Day 1-2 • Night Data theft & ransom
What happened:

2.3 TB stolen, ransomware deployed, $850K demanded

Why?

No monitoring caught the overnight data transfer. All backups were on the network and got encrypted too.

Missing controls:
EDR (endpoint detection) Offline backup Data loss prevention
You pay the price
Day 2+ Cascading damage
What happened:

Insurance denied (no MFA proof), customer data published, 3 largest clients left

Why?

No incident response plan, no breach communication protocol, no compliance documentation

Missing controls:
Incident response plan Breach protocol Compliance docs

This doesn't have to be your story.

Five stages, five missed basics. No single tool would have prevented this — because security isn't about tools. It's about having a system.

Most security companies will sell you a product for each gap. We help you build the whole program — step by step, starting from where you are today.

Who we are

Your partner, not another vendor

The breaches above had one thing in common — no one was looking at the full picture. That's the gap we close.

Martins Akermanis
MA
Founder & Security Advisor

Martins Akermanis

CISSP Certified
"Most growing businesses don't have a security strategy. They have a patchwork of tools, outdated policies, and no one connecting the dots. We fix that."
CIS-based controls mapped to the CIS Critical Security Controls framework

You know where you stand

  • Full infrastructure and compliance gap map
  • Real-world testing: scans, config reviews, phishing simulation
  • Quick wins shipped before the roadmap is even final
0 hires needed senior security expertise without the headcount

Your team stays in control

  • IT keeps running daily ops — we handle security strategy
  • Monthly syncs with clear task handoffs
  • Direct line when something urgent comes up
100% tailored every roadmap built for your specific business and risk profile

You get a plan that fits

  • Monthly vulnerability scan and strategy call
  • Priority access for urgent security questions
  • Quarterly executive summary and roadmap review

Our advantage

Stop guessing. Start knowing.

Most growing companies don't have a security problem — they have a visibility problem. You can't protect what you can't see.

€60-80K/yr Dedicated security hire
Save ~75%
from €18K/yr Protectwise advisory

Here's where we step in

Insurance readiness We help you answer insurer questionnaires confidently — bad answers mean denied coverage or tripled premiums. Vendor questionnaires When a client sends a security questionnaire, we help you answer honestly and keep the deal on track. Compliance support NIS2, ISO 27001, SOC 2 — we build the policies, controls, and evidence your auditor needs. Security awareness training Phishing simulations and role-specific training that satisfy compliance and actually change behaviour. Cloud security review AWS, Azure, GCP hardening — most SMBs have misconfigurations they don't know about. Business continuity planning Disaster recovery and BCP that satisfies NIS2 and insurers — tested, not just documented.
No idea which risks actually matter
Prioritized risk list — biggest threats first
Security spending with no clear ROI
Every euro mapped to a specific risk
IT team stretched thin, too many hats
Your IT team focused, not firefighting
Board asks about security — you change the subject
Confident board updates every month
Month 1
Your Roadmap
Your prioritized security roadmap, built from a full assessment of your business
5 min
Monthly Update
A one-page summary that answers board questions before they ask
€0
Guesswork
No more buying tools "just in case" — spend only where it counts

Find your security blind spots

Answer 7 quick questions and get your personalized security risk report.

Takes 2 minutes. No signup required.

Pricing

Your security journey

From first conversation to continuous protection — four steps to a security program that works for your business.

1 Free

Discovery call

30 minutes

  • Understand your business & concerns
  • Assess scope and priorities
  • No sales pitch, just honest advice
Schedule a call

You'll leave knowing your top 3 risks and how we can help.

2 from €2,500

Security assessment

1-2 weeks

Asset discovery Full inventory of systems, apps, and data across your environment
Threat modelling Realistic attack paths mapped to your specific business and infrastructure
Security scans Automated vulnerability scanning across your networks and applications
Access review Audit who has access to what — and whether they should
Policy review Compare your documented security policies against actual practice
Phishing simulation Test how your team responds to realistic social engineering attacks

You'll know exactly where you're exposed and what attackers would target first.

3 Included

Roadmap delivery

2-hour workshop

Priority matrix Every finding ranked by business impact so you fix what matters first
Action items Concrete tasks your team can pick up and start working on immediately
Effort estimates Realistic time and budget for each fix so you can plan without surprises
Q&A session Live walkthrough where your team can challenge findings and ask anything

You'll walk away with a prioritized action plan your team can start executing immediately.

4 from €1,500/mo

Ongoing advisory & oversight

3-month minimum · cancel anytime after

Every month you get:

Monthly strategy session Review priorities, address incidents, and keep your security roadmap on track
Security posture review Continuous monitoring of vulnerabilities and configuration drift
Priority access Direct line for urgent security questions during business hours
Actionable reporting Clear recommendations your team can implement — no jargon, no fluff

Every quarter:

Executive summary Clear overview of your security posture and progress for leadership
Roadmap review Reprioritize based on new threats, completed work, and business changes

You'll have continuous expert oversight — without hiring a full-time CISO.

Not quite what you're looking for? Need something specific? We also offer standalone services.
Penetration testing Standalone pen test for compliance, customer requirements, or periodic validation. SOC establishment We help you design and stand up a security operations capability — people, process, and tooling. Incident response planning Playbooks, retainer setup with IR providers, and tabletop exercises so your team knows what to do.

Common questions

The questions every CEO asks before signing. We believe you should have answers before a sales call.

Our managed security services start at €1,500/month for businesses up to 50 employees. One-time assessments start at €2,500. For comparison: a dedicated security hire in the Baltics costs €60-80K/year in total employer costs. Our advisory gives you senior-level strategic oversight from €18K/year — without the headcount commitment.

Our ongoing advisory has a 3-month minimum to give the program time to show real results. After that, you can cancel with 30 days notice. The one-time security assessment (€2,500) has no ongoing commitment — you can use the roadmap on your own if you prefer.

That's exactly why we deliver a prioritized roadmap, not just a list of problems. We start with the quick wins that cost little but close the biggest gaps. The rest gets phased over months so you can spread the cost. Most clients start seeing meaningful improvement within the first 30 days — often with changes that cost nothing.

43% of cyber attacks target small and medium businesses (Verizon DBIR) specifically because they often have weaker defenses. If you handle client data, process payments, or would suffer if your systems went down for a week, you need protection.

Good security is largely industry-agnostic — the fundamentals of protecting your data, systems, and people apply everywhere. What changes between industries are the specific compliance requirements (NIS2 for critical infrastructure, SOC 2 for SaaS, GDPR for anyone handling EU personal data) and the regulatory expectations around them. We handle both: the universal security work and the industry-specific compliance that sits on top.

We complement, not replace, your IT resources. Most IT generalists don't have time for deep security work. We provide strategic guidance, oversee implementation, and run specialized assessments—freeing your IT team to focus on daily operations while we keep security on track.

The full assessment takes 1-2 weeks. We'll need a few hours of your IT team's time for access and context — we handle everything else. There's no disruption to daily operations. You'll receive the completed roadmap in a 2-hour workshop where we walk through every finding together.

Three things set us apart. First, you get a dedicated advisor — not a rotating team of juniors. Second, we stay with you month to month, tracking progress against your roadmap instead of handing you a report and disappearing. Third, every deliverable is written for executives, not engineers — so you can actually act on what we find. We don't sell tools or take vendor commissions. Our only incentive is making your business more secure.

Yes. The EU NIS2 Directive requires energy, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure companies to implement cybersecurity measures — with fines up to €10M or 2% of global revenue. For companies pursuing ISO 27001 or SOC 2 to close enterprise deals, we build the policies, controls, and evidence your auditor needs — without the overhead of hiring a full compliance team. Reach out to us to check your readiness.

Yes. When insurers send 40-page security questionnaires, most companies struggle to answer them — and bad answers mean denied coverage or tripled premiums. We help you understand what insurers are really asking, close the gaps in your controls, and present your security posture honestly and confidently. Many clients find this pays for itself through reduced premiums.

This is one of the most common reasons companies reach out to us. Whether it's a customer audit, a partner security assessment, or a procurement questionnaire, we help you answer honestly, identify and close the real gaps, and keep the business relationship intact. If you're losing deals because of security questionnaires, we can fix that.

We're not a 24/7 SOC or incident response team — and we're upfront about that. What we do is make sure you're never caught without a plan. We build your incident response playbook, help you establish a retainer with a specialist IR provider, and ensure your team knows exactly who to call and what to do in the first critical hours. If something does happen, we're available to help coordinate and advise — but the real value is in the preparation that makes a breach survivable.

Yes. A penetration test is included as part of our security assessment to validate real-world attack paths. We also offer standalone penetration testing as an ad-hoc service if you need it for compliance, customer requirements, or periodic validation. Get in touch to discuss scope.

Yes. Human error is involved in the majority of breaches, and every compliance framework and cyber insurer asks whether you train your staff. We run tailored awareness programmes — including phishing simulations, role-specific training for developers and finance teams, and measurable reporting you can show to auditors and insurers. This is one of the fastest ways to reduce risk and tick a box that matters.

Absolutely. Most SMBs running AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud have misconfigurations they don't know about — public storage buckets, overly permissive IAM roles, missing logging. We review your cloud environment against CIS benchmarks, flag the real risks, and give your team a prioritized fix list. If you've never had a cloud security review, this is usually where we find the most impactful quick wins.

Yes. NIS2 requires it, insurers ask about it, and most companies don't have a tested plan. We help you build a business continuity and disaster recovery plan that actually works — covering critical systems, recovery priorities, communication protocols, and regular tabletop exercises. The goal is simple: if something goes wrong, your team knows exactly what to do and how fast you can get back up.

Let's talk about your security

Not sure where to start? That's exactly what the first conversation is for.

Schedule a call

30 minutes. We'll identify your top 3 security risks and outline next steps — no sales pitch.

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Our promise

  • No aggressive sales tactics
  • Honest advice, even if it means we're not the right fit
  • Your information stays confidential, always

What we build

The 6 foundations of every security program

Skip any one of these and attackers know exactly where to go. We build all six — tailored to your business, budget, and risk profile.

Identity & Access

  • MFA & role-based permissions
  • Complete audit trail
  • Know who accessed what — and when

Skipping this can lead to a single stolen password giving full access to everything.

Endpoint Protection

  • Every device protected and monitored
  • Central management
  • Laptops, servers, and mobile devices

Skipping this can lead to one infected laptop spreading ransomware company-wide.

Network Security

  • Segmented networks
  • Monitored traffic
  • Properly configured firewalls

Skipping this can lead to attackers moving freely once inside your network.

Data Protection

  • Encryption & backup testing
  • Data loss prevention
  • Classification & access control

Skipping this can lead to a breach leaking client data and triggering GDPR fines.

Security Awareness

  • Simulated phishing campaigns
  • Incident reporting processes
  • Security-first culture

Skipping this can lead to your team clicking the phishing link that starts it all.

Governance & Compliance

  • Incident response plans
  • Compliance frameworks
  • Documented proof of due diligence

Skipping this can lead to no proof of due diligence when regulators come knocking.