Security & Compliance

Why Security & Compliance Matters

Cyber threats evolve by the minute, and one data breach can erode years of hard-earned trust. Whether you're a FinTech founder navigating strict regulations or a mid-sized enterprise facing ISO 27001 demands, a robust security posture isn't optional—it's your competitive edge. We integrate security and compliance into every layer of your organization, empowering you to move quickly while staying protected.

What We Offer

1. ISO 27001 Implementation & Advisory

What It Is: A thorough framework for managing sensitive company and customer data, ensuring risks are identified, addressed, and continuously monitored.

Why You Need It:

• For the Operations-Focused COO/CFO: Achieve peace of mind (and pass audits) by proving your organization adheres to internationally recognized standards.
• For the Visionary CEO: Strengthen brand reputation and build client trust with a security certification that sets you apart.

Use Case (Inspired by Our CISO Experience): At a rapidly growing SaaS provider, we deployed an ISO 27001-compliant ISMS in under six months by leveraging an automated platform like Vanta. With real-time compliance tracking, we cut audit prep time by 40%. The leadership team then showcased this certification to win larger enterprise deals—securing a 20% bump in revenue within a year.

2. Security-as-a-Service

What It Is: Ongoing, subscription-based security and compliance management. From routine monitoring to incident response, we become your outsourced (but tightly integrated) security team.

Why You Need It:

• For the Under-Resourced Tech Director: Free your team from the distraction of daily security firefighting and let experts keep a constant watch.
• For the FinTech Founder: Maintain investor confidence by showing you've got enterprise-grade security—right from the early stages.

Use Case (Inspired by Our CTO/CISO Experience): A FinTech startup with limited resources needed round-the-clock monitoring of microservices on Google Cloud. By deploying a Security Command Center and custom alerting hooks, we reduced their mean time to detect incidents by 50%. This approach helped them meet stringent OJK (Indonesian Fintech Authority) guidelines, impressing regulators and speeding up product launches in Southeast Asia.

3. DevSecOps & Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

What It Is: We integrate security practices (SAST, DAST, secure coding guidelines) into every stage of development—automating checks from commit to production.

Why You Need It:

• For the HR/Talent Lead: DevSecOps fosters a culture of ownership and collaboration, reducing friction between development and security teams.
• For the Tech Director: With integrated security gates, you're not playing catch-up at the end—leading to fewer critical issues in production and more stable releases.

Use Case (Inspired by Our Principal Engineer Experience): While leading an index-calculation platform revamp, we introduced a "shift-left" DevSecOps approach. This included setting up automated scans in CI/CD pipelines and architecture review boards that flagged vulnerabilities before deployment. The result? A 25% decrease in production hotfixes and a more efficient, stable release cycle.

4. Cloud Infrastructure & Security

What It Is: From cloud migrations to advanced architecture, we build resilient, cost-effective infrastructures that ward off attacks and maintain compliance from day one.

Why You Need It:

• For the FinTech Startup Founder: Rapid scaling requires more than just spinning up VMs; it demands robust IAM, encryption, and real-time compliance tracking.
• For the COO/CFO: Cloud optimization can drastically reduce overhead when done with a security-first mindset—improving ROI and reducing risk.

Use Case (Inspired by Our CTO Experience): Leading a global engineering expansion, we re-architected a lending marketplace on Google Cloud—integrating Kubernetes (GKE), BigQuery for analytics, and advanced IAM roles. By baking in security controls at the platform level, the company passed regional financial compliance audits and achieved a 15% efficiency gain through process automation.

5. Risk Management & Incident Response

What It Is: Proactive risk assessment, vulnerability scanning, and a bulletproof plan for responding to breaches or other security incidents.

Why You Need It:

• For Everyone: Breaches happen. Having a clear plan reduces chaos, preserves brand integrity, and gets you back to "business as usual" faster.

Use Case (Inspired by Real Incidents Managed): A cloud-native payment platform faced elevated threat levels after expanding into new markets. We conducted targeted penetration tests, uncovered critical API vulnerabilities, and closed the loop with a robust incident response plan. When a minor breach did occur, the team followed the plan flawlessly—mitigating damage within hours, not days.

Our Approach

1. Holistic Assessment: We evaluate your entire environment—people, processes, and technology—to identify existing gaps and vulnerabilities.
2. Tailored Security Roadmap: From immediate patches to long-term compliance goals, we create a structured plan that aligns with your business priorities.
3. Implementation & Automation: Using best-in-class tools (e.g., Vanta, Security Command Center), we automate routine compliance tasks and integrate security checks at every stage of development.
4. Continuous Improvement: We provide ongoing monitoring, periodic audits, and training sessions—because security is never a "set it and forget it" exercise.

Why Choose Derman Consulting Consulting?

• Deep, Hands-On Experience: Our leadership has successfully implemented ISO 27001, built SOC operations, and navigated audits across continents.
• Proactive & Pragmatic: We weave security into your operations in ways that empower your team—rather than slow them down.
• Regulatory Savvy: From GDPR to OJK, we know how to handle complex, multi-region compliance challenges.
• Flexible Engagement Models: Hire us as your fractional CISO, or bring us in for a specific DevSecOps transformation. We meet you where you are, on your terms.