You will get Tailored Cybersecurity Risk Assessment & Compliance Roadmap
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With 18 years as a CISO and a doctorate in cybersecurity, I deliver expert solutions tailored to your organization’s unique needs. This project provides a comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessment and a customized compliance roadmap, ensuring your business is secure and audit-ready for standards like SOC 2, PCI DSS, or GDPR. Unlike one-size-fits-all approaches, I focus on actionable insights to mitigate risks, align security with your goals, and drive measurable improvements. With a proven track record, over $200,000 in Upwork earnings, and thousands of successful projects, I guarantee high-quality, results-driven strategies that set your organization apart. Let’s work together to enhance your security and build lasting resilience.
Cybersecurity Expertise
Data Protection, Risk Assessment, Gap AnalysisTechnology Type
Firewall, IaaS, Computer Network, Data Center, Database, Operating System, SaaS, Web Application, CRM, Email System, ERP, Mobile Device, PaaSCybersecurity Regulation
GDPR, ISO, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2Company Size
Medium Company SizeWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$750
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Standard
$1,250
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Advanced
$2,500
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|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 5 days | 10 days | 15 days |
Cybersecurity Monitoring | - | - | - |
Malware Removal | - | - | - |
Security Analysis | - | - | - |
Security Patch Installation | - | - | - |
Optional add-ons
You can add these on the next page.
Fast Delivery
+$500 - $750
Follow-Up Consultation and Policy Development
(+ 3 Days)
+$750
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About Sam
Expert-vetted CISO | SOC 2, Risk & Compliance | Secure Your Business
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Setauket-East Setauket, United States - 2:43 pm local time
Enterprise clients won't sign until you can prove security, privacy, and compliance. I get you there — fast, audit-ready, and without grinding your roadmap to a halt.
I'm Dr. Sam Wertheim, an Upwork Expert-Vetted (Top 1%) fractional CISO with 17+ years across DoD (Defense Innovation Unit), Fortune-scale enterprises, and federal agencies. I currently serve as fractional CISO to a NYDFS-regulated insurtech and as sitting CISO for an identity-governance platform. My doctoral research focuses on AI-driven social engineering — bringing both battle-tested compliance execution and a forward view on where threats are heading.
WHERE I CREATE VALUE
- Close enterprise deals — SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, NYDFS §500, done right and audit-ready
- Secure cloud & AI products — AWS, Azure, GCP, SaaS platforms, and the new risk surface AI introduces
- Strengthen risk posture — without slowing the business down
WHY CLIENTS KEEP ME ON RETAINER
- Executive security leadership at a fraction of a full-time CISO's cost
- A practitioner, not just an advisor — I've run the pen tests, built the SIEM, filed the regulatory certifications
- Deep regulatory specialization (NYDFS §500, SOC 2, ISO 27001) most generalists can't match
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
- "The SOC 2 work let us close a Fortune 100 contract we'd been stuck on for months." — SaaS founder
- "ISO 27001 certified faster than we thought possible. It opened doors immediately." — Series-stage CTO
- "Compliance finally stopped being the thing that slowed our sales cycle." — B2B SaaS CEO
SOUND FAMILIAR?
- Drowning in security questionnaires and vendor risk reviews?
- Need to be audit-ready before your next enterprise deal closes?
- Running Vanta, Drata, or Sprinto but unsure what comes next?
- Shipping AI-driven products and unsure how to govern the risk?
- Want ongoing CISO leadership without a full-time hire?
CORE SERVICES
- Fractional / virtual CISO (vCISO) — ongoing security leadership
- Compliance & audit readiness — SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, NYDFS §500
- Penetration testing & security assessments
- Security questionnaires & vendor risk — pass enterprise reviews quickly
- AI security & governance — for teams building AI-driven products
EXPERTISE
- Frameworks: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST 800-53, NYDFS §500, GDPR, HIPAA, CMMC, HITRUST
- Cloud & security: AWS, Azure, GCP, SIEM, IAM, Zero Trust, endpoint security
- GRC tooling: OneTrust, Whistic, CyberGRX, Panorays, Graphite Connect, Vanta / Drata / Sprinto
Let's talk. Message me or click Invite for a free consultation — bring your toughest compliance roadblock and I'll tell you straight how I'd solve it.
Dr. Sam Wertheim · Fractional CISO · Upwork Expert-Vetted Top 1%
Cybersecurity Expert | Threat Intelligence | AI Security | Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Sam can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Sam receives requirements from you.
Sam works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Initial Consultation and Document Review
Conduct a 1-hour virtual consultation to discuss your goals and review provided documentation for risk assessment.
Risk Assessment and Analysis
Analyze your organization’s cybersecurity posture, identifying vulnerabilities and gaps against compliance frameworks.