Law firms and boutique consultancies know someone should be leading security, but a full-time security manager may not make sense for a small team. General IT support keeps systems running, but it does not set security priorities or lead the risk program.
An outsourced security lead solves that. You get a senior cybersecurity professional who knows your firm, leads the security program, and is there when you need them, for a fraction of the cost and commitment of a full-time hire. Some people call this a virtual CISO. For a small firm, it means having the right person keeping the work on track.
We scale the work to your firm. A typical engagement covers:
Security leadership. Someone senior leads the security program instead of letting it fall between your firm and your IT provider. We set the priorities, coordinate the work, and keep decision-makers informed.
The right controls, set up properly. Email security, multi-factor login, device and backup protection, and the safeguards that stop payment and trust account fraud.
Insurer and obligation support. We make sure you can answer your cyber insurer honestly and meet your Privacy Act obligations, so you are covered when it counts.
A plain-English plan. A short, prioritised plan that fixes the urgent things first and phases the rest. No 60-page report that sits in a drawer.
Someone to call when it matters. If something goes wrong, you have a senior person who can take charge, limit the damage, and handle the clean-up and any notifications.
You do not need a big program or a long contract. Most firms begin with a short review of where they stand today, then move to a light ongoing arrangement.
Quick review. A point-in-time look at your security and your biggest risks, with a clear, prioritised list of what to do.
Ongoing support. A small, regular commitment so you always have a senior security person on call, without the cost of a hire.
Project work. A specific job, such as getting ready for a cyber insurance renewal or responding to an incident. Clean start, clean finish.
| Outsourced security lead | Full-time hire | Leaving it to IT or chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Scaled to a small firm | Far too much for a small team | Low, until something goes wrong |
| Owns the risk | Yes | Yes | No |
| Senior experience | Yes, every time | Depends who you hire | No |
| Available when needed | Yes, on call | Full-time, fixed cost | Reactive only |
| Right size for you | Yes | No | No |
We are only a few people. Do we really need this?
Yes, and that is the point. A small team can still be targeted when it holds valuable information or handles payments. You do not need a full-time hire. You need a senior person leading the security work.
Do you replace our IT support?
No. General IT keeps your systems running. We set the security strategy and controls and work alongside your IT support, not over the top of them.
What is the smallest engagement?
We can start with a one-off review so you understand where you stand, with no ongoing commitment.
Book a confidential call. We will discuss where your firm stands, where the gaps are, and whether an outsourced security lead makes sense for you. No pitch decks, no pressure.
