Xavier D.

Independent Fractional CISO (vCISO) and Cybersecurity Advisor supporting SaaS and regulated organizations in building scalable, audit-ready, and business-aligned security programs.

I bring 20+ years of IT experience and 12+ years in cybersecurity, including hands-on roles as CISO and Security Manager. I specialize in translating regulatory and risk requirements into clear, pragmatic security strategies that support growth, customer trust, and executive decision-making.

I typically operate across two levels of engagement:

• Advisory & structured support — defining strategy, governance, and risk priorities, and supporting executive teams in decision-making

• vCISO / ownership roles (dedicated engagements) — where formal responsibility is required (e.g. regulatory interaction, governance ownership, incident accountability)

Typical engagements include:

– Fractional / Virtual CISO support (advisory or structured engagements)

– ISO 27001 readiness and audit preparation

– Cybersecurity risk assessments and gap analysis (ISO / NIST)

– Incident readiness and crisis management advisory (governance-level, non-operational)

I work directly with CEOs, CTOs, and executive teams, helping them prioritize risks, structure security initiatives, and make informed decisions in complex environments.

My approach is pragmatic, risk-based, and focused on outcomes:

✔ Passing audits

✔ Closing enterprise clients

✔ Building security that scales with the business

Engagements are structured based on the level of responsibility and involvement required, ranging from advisory support to full responsibility roles depending on business needs and regulatory context