AI Readiness & Planning · Fractional CISO · Cybersecurity Programs
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Why Data Defenders
We are a boutique firm that brings enterprise-grade expertise to every engagement — with deep practitioner experience, not just advisory credentials, across the full spectrum of cybersecurity, privacy, and risk disciplines.
Before founding Data Defenders, our principal spent 12 years as a CISO across pharma, financial services, payments, government, technology, and telecom — and six years as a Managing Director at Enterprise Management Associates, evaluating the security and GRC programs of 400+ organizations across virtually every industry vertical. That cross-sector diagnostic perspective is rare. Most security leaders have depth in one or two sectors. We bring pattern recognition from hundreds of engagements. Whether you need a Fractional CISO, compliance audit help, or board-ready risk intelligence, Data Defenders delivers with clarity and rigor.
What We Do
AI Readiness Assessments & Planning · Fractional CISO Services · Cybersecurity Programs
Evaluate your organization's AI maturity and build a strategic roadmap for responsible, secure AI adoption.
Assessment: Fixed price — see pricing by company size.
Remediation engagement: Hourly — cost varies by assessment outcomes, desired state, and deliverables.
Executive cybersecurity leadership and strategic direction — delivered as a flexible, right-sized engagement.
Hourly — cost varies by commitment level and timeline. Determined from initial consultation.
The full spectrum of security and compliance programs — from building controls to navigating audits and global privacy regulations.
Hourly — cost varies by scope, program stage, and desired deliverables. Contact us for a scoping conversation.
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