Security Leadership & Advisory

Hacken's Security Leadership & Advisory services provide expert security leadership, strategic guidance, and priority access to security services tailored to Web3 projects. Organizations gain access to experienced security executives and flexible engagement models without the cost of full-time hires.

Virtual CISO Service

The vCISO service provides strategic security guidance, policy development, risk management oversight, and security program leadership. Hacken's security leaders bring deep Web3 expertise and understanding of blockchain-specific security challenges.

Key vCISO Activities

Services include security strategy development, risk assessment and management, security policy creation, compliance program oversight, vendor security evaluation, incident response planning, and board-level security reporting.

Retainer Program

Retainer clients receive priority scheduling for audits, discounted service rates, dedicated account management, and flexible allocation of retainer hours across different service types. The program enables proactive security planning with predictable costs.

Service Flexibility

Retainer hours can be applied to smart contract audits, penetration testing, compliance assessments, vCISO services, and other Hacken offerings. Clients can adjust their service mix based on evolving needs. Programs are structured with annual or multi-year terms providing cost certainty and guaranteed access to Hacken's security team.

Engagement Model

Clients receive dedicated support on a flexible basis, from ongoing advisory relationships to project-specific engagements. The service scales to match organizational needs and security maturity. Account managers help clients plan security activities and optimize service utilization.

Target Clients

This service is designed for Web3 startups, DeFi protocols, blockchain organizations that need senior security leadership but are not ready for a full-time CISO hire, and organizations with ongoing security needs including protocols planning multiple audits, companies requiring regular penetration testing, and projects needing continuous compliance support.