Cybersecurity Consulting & Virtual CISO Services
Cybersecurity Leadership & Incident Preparedness
HNSecurity provides executive-level cybersecurity consulting and virtual CISO services for Canadian organizations that need strategic leadership, incident preparedness, and risk management without full-time headcount.
Lead with Clarity, Especially Under Pressure
Most cyber incidents become serious problems not because of technology, but because decisions and responsibilities aren’t clear when it matters.
We help medium-sized businesses:
- Understand their real cyber risks
- Prepare leaders and teams for incidents
- Make confident, timely decisions under pressure
- Build security programs that fit their size, industry, and budget
All led by senior qualified consultants with real-world experience.
Derek Dodds
CEO of HNSecurity
We specialise in supporting medium-sized organisations that:
- Have IT teams but no dedicated security leadership
- Are facing increasing cyber risk, regulatory pressure, or insurance requirements
- Want practical guidance, not fear-based selling or unnecessary tools
How organisations work with us
Incident Response Tabletop Exercises
Executive decision-making training — before the incident
Our tabletop exercises simulate realistic cyber incidents and guide leadership teams through escalation, communication, trade-offs, and recovery.
Each exercise is tailored to your organisation and designed to:
- Clarify leadership roles and responsibilities
- Surface gaps before they become problems
- Strengthen confidence in decision-making under pressure
Cybersecurity Baseline & Roadmap
Know where you stand — and what to do next.
For many organisations, the biggest challenge isn’t effort, it’s knowing where to focus.
Our Baseline & Roadmap service helps leadership teams:
- Understand their current cybersecurity posture
- Identify the risks that matter most to the business
- Establish clear priorities and ownership
- Build a realistic 12–24 month improvement roadmap
This creates a shared understanding leadership can align around — and confidently defend.
Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services
Security leadership — without the headcount
For organisations that need consistent cybersecurity leadership but don’t require a full-time executive role.
vCISO services provide:
- Strategic ownership of cybersecurity priorities
- Risk management and executive reporting
- Leadership support during incidents, audits, and reviews
Why HNSecurity
Leadership-first approach
We focus on leadership clarity, decision-making, and preparedness — not tools, platforms, or technical theatre.
Senior, certified expertise
HNsecurity is led by senior professionals holding the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation, bringing recognised, leadership-level cybersecurity experience.
Proportionate and vendor-neutral
We provide guidance that fits your organisation’s size, risk profile, and constraints — without selling products or pushing unnecessary complexity.
We don’t replace your team or your partners — we help leadership make better decisions.
Book Your Executive Consultation
Complete the form to book an executive consultation. We’ll connect to understand your needs and discuss how we can support your cybersecurity goals.