R7G Services
Security Consulting
Strategic security guidance for organizations that need more than a scan — program roadmaps, vCISO advisory, vendor risk reviews, board reporting, and M&A due diligence.
What we offer
Six consulting service lines
Each engagement is tailored. We do not run cookie-cutter assessments or deliver reports that sit on a shelf. We work alongside your leadership team to improve your security posture in a way that makes business sense.
Security Program Roadmap
We assess your current security state and build a 12–24 month roadmap that prioritizes investments based on your risk profile, compliance obligations, and budget constraints. Practical and actionable — not theoretical.
Deliverables
- Current state assessment report
- Risk-prioritized initiative list
- 12–24 month implementation timeline
- Budget guidance by initiative
Virtual CISO (vCISO)
Fractional CISO-level guidance without the cost of a full-time hire. We attend leadership meetings, provide strategic security direction, own your security program, and serve as the security point of contact for clients, auditors, and insurers.
Deliverables
- Monthly strategy and reporting
- Policy and program ownership
- Vendor and tool selection guidance
- Audit and client questionnaire support
Third-Party Vendor Risk Review
Your vendors and partners can be an attack path into your environment. We review your critical vendors' security posture using questionnaires, public threat intelligence, and their available documentation.
Deliverables
- Vendor risk scoring and summary
- Questionnaire and evidence review
- Risk-tiered vendor list
- Contract and SLA security recommendations
Board-Level Security Reporting
Boards and investors are increasingly asking about security. We translate your security posture into business-language reporting — risk trends, program maturity, key metrics, and recommended investments.
Deliverables
- Quarterly board security briefing
- Executive risk dashboard
- Benchmark comparison (industry peers)
- Investment recommendation summary
M&A Security Due Diligence
Acquiring a company without reviewing its security posture can mean inheriting significant undisclosed liability. We review acquisition targets for security debt, active vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps.
Deliverables
- Security debt assessment report
- Active risk findings
- Compliance gap summary
- Post-merger security integration plan
Security Policy Development
Most small businesses lack the documented policies required by compliance frameworks, cyber insurance, and enterprise clients. We write practical, attorney-reviewed-ready security policies tailored to your operations.
Deliverables
- Information security policy
- Acceptable use and BYOD policy
- Incident response policy
- Data classification and retention policy
Who we work with
Organizations that need a trusted security voice
Security consulting is for organizations that have moved beyond basic hygiene and need strategic guidance.
Series A–C startups with new enterprise clients requesting SOC 2
Professional services firms handling sensitive client data
Healthcare organizations navigating HIPAA security requirements
Organizations preparing for or recovering from a security audit
Leadership teams that need a trusted security voice in the room
Companies with no internal security team but real security obligations
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a virtual CISO (vCISO)?
A virtual CISO provides executive-level security leadership on a part-time or fractional basis. You get the strategic guidance, board communication, and program oversight of a Chief Information Security Officer — without the cost of a full-time hire. Well-suited for organizations that are too large to go without security leadership but not yet ready for a full-time executive.
How is consulting different from managed security?
Managed security provides ongoing tactical support — monitoring, reviews, and follow-up. Consulting focuses on strategy: security roadmaps, policy development, risk prioritization, and program design. Many clients use both.
Do you offer one-time project engagements or only retainers?
Both. We can deliver a specific project (e.g., a security roadmap or policy review) with a defined scope and fee. We also offer ongoing advisory retainers for clients who want continuous access to strategic guidance.
Can you present to our board or executive leadership?
Yes. Board-level security briefings and executive reporting are available as part of vCISO and advisory engagements. We translate technical risk into business language that resonates with leadership teams.
What if we are not sure what kind of help we need?
That is the most common starting point. Book a 30-minute free consultation and we will listen first, then help you understand what kind of engagement makes sense for your situation — with no obligation to commit.
Ready for strategic security support?
Start with a 30-minute consultation to discuss your situation and what level of engagement makes sense.