Security Without the Overhead:

A fast-scaling B2B SaaS company in the data analytics space, with 150+ employees and a growing global footprint. Backed by venture funding, the firm was expanding into new markets, onboarding Fortune 500 clients, and preparing for SOC 2 compliance, all without a full-time cybersecurity executive.

As the company scaled rapidly, security risks began to multiply.

• Customer Pressure: Enterprise clients demanded clear evidence of strong cybersecurity governance and regulatory alignment, especially around data privacy and cloud architecture.
• Internal Gaps: Security decisions were made ad hoc by DevOps and legal teams, without centralized oversight or risk alignment.
• Compliance Deadlines: The company was preparing for SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certification within 12 months, but lacked an experienced security leader to guide the process.
• Budget Constraints: Leadership recognized the need for a CISO but couldn’t justify a full-time hire at their stage.
• The result: rising risk, frustrated teams, and lost sales opportunities due to delayed security responses or unclear documentation.

Socium Solutions deployed a dedicated vCISO, embedded as a fractional executive partner aligned to the company’s pace, priorities, and budget.

• Security Strategy & Roadmap: Developed a business-aligned cybersecurity strategy with a clear maturity model tied to growth stages and funding rounds.
• SOC 2 and ISO 27001 Preparation: Led readiness assessments, coordinated policy development, vendor risk reviews, access governance, and employee training.
• Board & Client Alignment: Provided executive-level updates to the board, supported enterprise client security reviews, and participated in client sales calls as the named security officer.
• Cross-Functional Security Integration: Collaborated with Legal, Product, and Engineering teams to embed security into DevOps pipelines, contracts, and third-party integrations.
• Risk & Incident Management Framework: Implemented risk registers, built out an incident response playbook, and conducted tabletop exercises to boost readiness.

Throughout the engagement, Socium’s vCISO scaled services up and down monthly as needed, providing full strategic coverage without the overhead of a permanent hire.

Result

With Socium’s vCISO on board, the company achieved:

• SOC 2 Type II certification ahead of schedule
• 20% faster enterprise sales cycles due to strengthened security posture and documentation
• Zero audit findings in client security assessments over 6 months
• Integrated risk management process adopted across departments
• Board-level visibility and confidence in cyber risk and compliance strategy

More importantly, security became a growth enabler, not a blocker, unlocking larger deals, increasing investor confidence, and supporting product innovation with guardrails in place.

Want to scale securely, without hiring a full-time CISO?

Let Socium Solutions be your cybersecurity partner. Our vCISO services are designed to grow with you, offering executive leadership without the fixed overhead. Contact us today to schedule a discovery call.