Consultation & Advisory
Expert security leadership, architecture oversight, incident response, and regulatory clarity — without building an entire security team in-house. Designed for startups, SMBs, and enterprises across India & UAE.
Four Pillars of Security Advisory
Tailored advisory engagements that scale with your organisation's risk profile and maturity level.
Virtual CISO
Fractional CISO services for organisations that need executive security leadership without the full-time cost. Strategic planning, board reporting, vendor evaluation, and risk oversight — delivered on a flexible retainer.
Incident Response Retainer
Pre-negotiated IR support so you're never caught off-guard. 24/7 emergency hotline, SLA-backed response times, forensic investigation, breach containment, and recovery planning — ready before you need it.
Security Architecture Review
Evaluate cloud environments, network segmentation, zero-trust strategy, and secure SDLC setup. Get a prioritised report with actionable recommendations to harden your infrastructure.
Compliance Advisory
Navigate regulations beyond ISO 27001 — GDPR, PCI DSS, NESA (UAE), HIPAA, SOC 2, and DPDP Act (India). Gap assessments, remediation plans, evidence collection, and end-to-end audit support.
Built for Organisations Like Yours
Startups & Scale-ups
Need security leadership for your first enterprise deal, SOC 2 audit, or investor due diligence — but can't justify a $250K CISO salary yet.
SMBs & Mid-Market
Have an IT team but no dedicated security function. Need expert guidance on architecture decisions, compliance roadmaps, and incident preparedness.
Enterprises Expanding to UAE
Entering the UAE market and need to navigate NESA, data localisation requirements, and local regulatory expectations with on-ground expertise.
Post-Breach Recovery
Experienced an incident and need forensic investigation, containment support, and a rebuilt security program to prevent recurrence.
How It Works
A structured methodology that adapts to your organisation's unique risk landscape.
Discovery
We learn your business context, threat landscape, existing controls, and strategic objectives through stakeholder interviews and documentation review.
Assessment
Deep-dive analysis of your current security posture, architecture, policies, and compliance gaps against relevant frameworks and industry benchmarks.
Strategy & Roadmap
We deliver a prioritised roadmap with clear milestones, budget estimates, and risk-ranked recommendations tailored to your maturity level and business goals.
Execution & Advisory
Ongoing advisory support as you implement recommendations. We track progress, adjust priorities, and ensure your security program evolves with the threat landscape.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We'll assess your current posture and recommend the right advisory engagement.
Why Choose Underwings
Practitioner-Led Advisory
Our advisors aren't just consultants reading frameworks — they're OSCP/CPTS-certified pentesters and incident responders who've been in the trenches. You get advice grounded in real-world attack experience.
India & UAE Expertise
Deep understanding of regulatory landscapes across both markets — NESA, DPDP Act, data localisation requirements, and regional compliance nuances that global consultancies miss.
Flexible Engagement Models
From a one-time architecture review to an ongoing vCISO retainer, we structure engagements to match your budget, timeline, and internal capacity. No enterprise minimums or long-term lock-ins.
Confidentiality-First Approach
Every engagement is covered by strict NDAs and data handling protocols. We treat your security posture as classified information — because it is.
What You Get
Security Roadmap
Prioritised action plan with milestones, budget estimates, and risk-ranked recommendations
Board-Ready Reports
Executive dashboards and risk summaries for board presentations and investor updates
Ongoing Advisory Access
Scheduled strategy sessions and ad-hoc consulting via Slack, email, or video call
Gap Analysis & Evidence Packs
Compliance gap reports with remediation plans and audit-ready evidence documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Virtual CISO do for my organisation?
A Virtual CISO provides the same strategic security leadership as a full-time Chief Information Security Officer — risk assessments, security roadmaps, board-level reporting, vendor evaluations, and policy development — on a fractional or retainer basis. Ideal for startups and SMBs that need executive-level guidance without the $250K+ salary.
How quickly can your incident response team respond?
IR retainer clients receive SLA-backed response times — typically 1–4 hours depending on severity tier. We operate a 24/7 hotline and can deploy forensic investigators remotely or on-site as needed.
Which compliance frameworks do you support?
Beyond ISO 27001, we provide advisory for GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, NESA (UAE), SOC 2, and DPDP Act (India). Our approach includes gap assessments, remediation planning, evidence collection, and audit preparation.
How is a security architecture review conducted?
We map your existing infrastructure — cloud environments, on-premises systems, network topology, and application stack. We then evaluate against zero-trust principles, network segmentation best practices, secure SDLC integration, and IAM controls. You receive a detailed report with prioritised, risk-ranked recommendations.
Can I combine multiple advisory services?
Absolutely. Many clients start with a Virtual CISO engagement and add architecture reviews or compliance advisory as their program matures. We offer bundled retainers that provide cost savings and ensure continuity across all advisory streams.
Free vCISO Readiness Assessment
A self-assessment worksheet to evaluate whether your organisation is ready for a Virtual CISO engagement. Includes security maturity scoring, budget planning guidance, and scope definition template.
Ready to Strengthen Your Security Posture?
Let our advisory team help you build a resilient, compliant, and strategically sound cybersecurity program.
