Principal-led (CISSP) Risk + ROI focused Audit-ready deliverables

Security program leadership for businesses that need clarity, control, and confidence.

We start with discovery to identify your biggest vulnerabilities, then build governance and a roadmap that improves security posture and makes your IT/security spend work harder.

Adam Saint, CISSP • 26 years IT & InfoSec leadership • Experienced CTO/CISO • ISC2 Ottawa Chapter Board (Director of Mentorship)
Contact: adam@technicalmarvel.com613-686-1611

Fast clarity

Identify the highest-risk issues and the quickest wins, in business language.

Practical roadmap

A plan your team can execute without chaos, stalls, or endless tool churn.

Governance that sticks

Metrics and cadence so security improvements keep moving quarter after quarter.

Principal-led (CISSP)

Work directly with the principal — no handoff, no rotating junior team.

Business-first security

Prioritized by risk and ROI. Clear outcomes, not fear marketing or jargon.

Audit-ready deliverables

Roadmaps, governance, and evidence kits designed for SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / PCI.

Principal

Meet Adam Saint, CISSP

A principal-led practice means you get answers quickly and work with the person doing the work. Adam brings 26 years of IT and information security leadership, including CTO and CISO roles across SMB through enterprise environments, and security leadership in global, multi-subsidiary organizations.

CISSP • Principal Consultant
  • 26 years IT & InfoSec leadership
  • CTO / CISO experience
  • Security program leadership: SMB → enterprise
  • ISC2 Ottawa Chapter Board — Director of Mentorship

What you can expect

  • Clear scope, timeline, and deliverables
  • Risk-based prioritization (not tool-driven)
  • Executive-ready summaries
  • No surprise upsells

Good fit if you…

  • Need vCISO guidance without hiring full-time
  • Need a roadmap tied to business priorities
  • Are preparing for SOC 2 / ISO / PCI
Start here

Packages designed for business leaders

If you’re not sure what you need, start with Discovery. If you already know your path, choose a package or a focused service.

Security Discovery Assessment

1–2 weeks

Best first step if you’re unsure where to start.

  • Business goals + “crown jewels” discovery
  • Top risks & vulnerabilities (prioritized)
  • Quick wins (30 days) + roadmap (90 days)
  • Executive risk snapshot

Pricing: Request quote (fixed-scope available)

Security Program Roadmap

2–4 weeks

Governance + a plan the team can execute.

  • Target posture definition
  • Prioritized roadmap with milestones
  • Budget & staffing guidance (right-sized)
  • Metrics and reporting cadence

Pricing: Request quote

Ongoing vCISO Advisory

Monthly

Leadership without a full-time hire.

  • Monthly / bi-weekly leadership cadence
  • Policy & standards oversight
  • Vendor/tool reviews (spend ROI)
  • Executive / board reporting

Pricing: Monthly retainer (request details)

Audit Readiness Sprint

4–12 weeks

SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / PCI readiness with practical evidence building.

  • Gap assessment + control mapping
  • Evidence kit & collection playbook
  • Remediation plan + pre-audit review
  • Stakeholder coordination support

Pricing: Request quote

Not sure where to start?

Book a short discovery call. You’ll get a recommended first step and what “success” looks like for your environment.

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How we work

A clear path from uncertainty to a measurable posture

Designed for business leaders: quick clarity first, then a roadmap and governance so improvements stick.

01 — Discovery

Confirm goals and scope; identify the highest-impact risks and vulnerabilities.

Deliverable: Executive snapshot + prioritized findings

02 — Roadmap

Prioritize initiatives and quick wins with owners, timelines, and expected impact.

Deliverable: 30/60/90 roadmap + budget guidance

03 — Governance

Cadence, metrics, policies/standards, and decision forums for consistent execution.

Deliverable: Governance model + posture metrics

04 — Ongoing

Optional vCISO advisory for continued posture improvement, reporting, and vendor oversight.

Deliverable: Ongoing cadence + exec reporting

Proof

What you’ll receive

Instead of generic testimonials, we show the artifacts you’ll use to run and communicate your security program. Replace/extend these lists as you refine your offerings.

Deliverables (examples)

  • Executive risk snapshot (1–2 pages)
  • Prioritized risk register
  • Security roadmap (30/60/90)
  • Governance cadence + metrics
  • Policy + standards baseline
  • Evidence collection kit (audit readiness)

Representative outcomes (examples)

These are representative examples. Replace with anonymized outcomes from your own work.

  • Reduced audit scramble by standardizing evidence collection
  • Removed redundant spend and focused on high-risk gaps
  • Improved incident readiness with playbooks + tabletop exercises

Ready for a clear security roadmap?

Email or call, or use the contact form. We reply within 1 business day.

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