Continuous Security
A security leader and an engineer. Backed by solutions that work on day one.
vSec pairs a senior security leader who guides your program with a forward-deployed engineer who builds, deploys, and moves the needle — armed with Sidekick's pre-built tooling and automation that makes your program cheaper to run, faster to scale, and more efficient from the start.
People and solutions, not just advisory hours
Every vSec engagement pairs two embedded roles with Sidekick's pre-built solutions to drive value from day one.
Security Leader
A senior practitioner who owns your security strategy and keeps your program aligned with business goals.
- Security strategy & roadmap
- Board and executive reporting
- Risk management oversight
- Compliance program management
- Budget planning & prioritization
- Vendor and stakeholder management
Forward-Deployed Engineer
A hands-on builder who deploys tools, implements controls, and gets into the weeds to move the needle.
- Tool deployment & optimization
- Detection engineering
- Cloud security posture management
- Vulnerability management
- Security automation & integrations
- Architecture review & hardening
Sidekick Solutions
Both roles are backed by Sidekick's pre-built tooling and automation — from evidence collection to threat detection — so your program delivers value from day one, not month six.
How It Works
A structured engagement with clear phases. Your leader builds the strategy while your engineer starts deploying immediately.
Assess & Plan
Months 1–2
We baseline your maturity, map stakeholders, and build a prioritized roadmap. Your engineer begins deploying quick-win controls and tooling in parallel.
Build & Harden
Months 2–12
Your leader drives policy, compliance, and executive alignment. Your engineer operationalizes controls — incident response, monitoring, identity, and cloud security.
Optimize & Scale
12+ Months
Mature your program with risk quantification, board-ready reporting, and advanced capabilities. Benchmark against peers and plan for self-sufficiency.
Already completed a Maturity Action Plan (MAP)? Step 1 is compressed — we already have your baseline and roadmap. Learn about MAP →
Proven Results
Real examples of how we've helped organizations improve their security posture
Healthcare: 1 Person to Audit-Ready
Embedded with a 200-person healthcare tech company processing PHI. Built their entire security program from a single engineer to full HIPAA and SOC 2 Type II compliance.
Result
Maturity score from 1.3 to 3.4 in 12 months
SOC 2 Type II with zero exceptions
SaaS: FedRAMP Authorization
Partnered with a mid-market SaaS company pursuing FedRAMP authorization. Led the security architecture redesign, evidence collection, and 3PAO audit preparation.
Result
FedRAMP Authorized in 14 months
From engagement start to full authorization
Fintech: Scaling Security with Growth
Provided continuous security leadership for a rapidly scaling fintech during a period of 3x headcount growth, multiple acquisitions, and SOC 2 + PCI DSS requirements.
Result
Zero compliance gaps
Through two consecutive audit cycles
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