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Cybersecurity Advisory Services

Expert advisory and hands-on support to help businesses manage risk, strengthen defenses, and respond to cyber threats.

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Strategic Cybersecurity Solutions That Scale With Your Business

Cyber threats evolve fast. Your security strategy should too. Kernel Advisory’s Technical Advisory Services provide the expertise, leadership, and operational support businesses need to proactively manage risk, strengthen defenses, and swiftly respond to incidents.

Whether you need a vCISO to guide your security program, a dedicated team for 24/7 monitoring, proactive testing to uncover vulnerabilities, or rapid response when a breach occurs, we deliver solutions that align with your business goals and scale as you grow.

Why Kernel Advisory?

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Strategic & Hands-On

We go beyond recommendations, providing both executive-level security leadership and technical execution to strengthen your defenses and align security with business priorities.

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Tailored for Growth

Our advisory services are designed to scale with your business, ensuring you have the right security strategy and operational support at every stage of growth.

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Proven Track Record

With experience securing high-value transactions, advising industry leaders, and managing critical security operations, our team delivers expertise you can trust.

Cybersecurity Advisory Services

Strategic & Technical Expertise for Every Stage of Security Maturity

Virtual CISO (vCISO) Services

Strategic Security Leadership Without the Overhead

Security is a business priority. Our Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) service provides on-demand security leadership to help businesses build, manage, and optimize their cybersecurity programs.

How We Help
  • Develop and implement a security strategy aligned with business objectives
  • Guide compliance efforts and risk management initiatives
  • Provide executive-level security reporting for stakeholders and boards
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  • Gain CISO-level expertise without the cost of a full-time hire
  • Build a scalable, compliance-ready security program
  • Improve board-level security reporting and stakeholder confidence
  • Reduce post-close surprises related to security flaws
  • Gain a clear understanding of IT and cyber risks impacting valuation
  • Build confidence in acquisition decisions with validated risk assessments

Managed Security Operations

Continuous Threat Detection & Security Management

Our Managed Security Operations service provides 24/7 monitoring, real-time threat detection, and ongoing security management, ensuring your business is always protected.

How We Help
  • 24/7 monitoring and advanced threat detection
  • Security operations management tailored to your business
  • Proactive security hardening and response planning
Secure Your Business 24/7

Offensive Security

Test Your Defenses Before Attackers Do

A strong cybersecurity posture isn’t about assumptions—it’s about proactive testing. Kernel Advisory’s Offensive Security services include penetration testing, red teaming, and simulated cyberattacks to expose vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

How We Help
  • Simulate real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities and test the effectiveness of security controls
  • Penetration testing across networks, applications, and cloud environments
  • Red teaming exercises to evaluate real-world attack resilience
Sharpen Your Defenses
  • Identify critical vulnerabilities before attackers do
  • Strengthen security with real-world attack simulations
  • Validate security controls and improve incident readiness
  • Meet compliance and regulatory testing requirements
  • Reduce financial and reputational damage from breaches
  • Contain and eradicate threats faster with expert-led response
  • Conduct forensic investigations to prevent future incidents
  • Restore operations quickly and effectively

Incident Response

When Every Second Counts, We’re Ready

Thorough cybersecurity due diligence ensures investors have a clear view of potential security weaknesses and technology risks before a transaction closes.

What We Do

  • Perform cyber and IT due diligence on acquisition targets

  • Assess technical scalability, security posture, and operational resilience

  • Quantify risks and provide actionable mitigation strategies

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Our Proven Expertise

Leadership That Drives Real Security Outcomes

Industry-Leading Cyber Credentials

Our team holds top industry certifications that validate our expertise in offensive security, risk management, and security leadership:

  • Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE)
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Advanced Education & Technical Training

Our advisory team combines technical depth with business acumen, holding degrees and certifications that reinforce our ability to bridge cybersecurity, business strategy, and financial decision-making:

  • Master of Engineering – Information Systems Security
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Finance (MF)
  • Master of Science
  • Computer Programming & Development
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Hear From Our Customers

I was very impressed with the entire team from how they engage to their work output. They were easy to work with, were able to make a tight turnaround/deadline and were very responsive.

Kernel stood out among our due diligence advisor set on the target company with deep industry knowledge and operational understanding.

Tying concepts back to hard numbers helped shape our thinking and next steps tremendously. Very insightful and valuable.

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Key Security Frameworks We Support

We align our Technical Advisory Services with leading security frameworks to deliver tailored, compliant, and business-aligned cybersecurity programs.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Risk-based approach for managing cybersecurity threats.

ISO 27001 Global standard for information security management systems (ISMS).

CIS Controls Practical, prioritized security best practices for reducing cyber risk.

SOC 2 Security, availability, and confidentiality controls for service organizations.

PCI DSS Compliance for organizations handling payment card data.

HIPAA Data protection and security requirements for healthcare organizations.

GDPR & CCPA Privacy and data protection regulations for businesses handling personal data.

Tailored Security Programs

We map your cybersecurity posture against these frameworks, providing a custom roadmap for compliance and risk management that aligns with your business goals.

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Cyber Risk in M&A: Get the Full Picture Before You Invest

Mergers and acquisitions come with hidden cybersecurity risks that can impact valuation, compliance, and post-close operations. Our Cyber M&A Advisory services help investors and executives identify risks, assess security posture, and build a plan for secure, scalable growth.

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Our Approach

What Sets Kernel Apart

Expertise Rooted in Real-World Experience

Results That Align with Your Objectives

Data-Driven Insights, Clear Decisions

A Partner Committed to Your Success

We bring an operator-focused approach to every engagement, ensuring our recommendations are practical and impactful in real-world scenarios.

For Private Equity Professionals:
Our deep technical and business acumen ensures risk is minimized and value is preserved during transactions.

For Founders and C-Suite Leaders:
We provide actionable strategies that align with your operational realities and growth objectives.
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Real World Expertise

Your goals are our goals. From pre-deal due diligence to post-close integration or building a scalable security program, we deliver measurable outcomes that align with your priorities.

For Private Equity Professionals:
Accelerate your deal cycle with precise risk assessments and integration strategies.

For Founders and C-Suite Leaders:
Enhance your security posture with solutions tailored to your business needs.
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Results Aligned With Your Objective

We simplify complex information to enable confident decision-making. With insights rooted in rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis, we help you address risks and seize opportunities.

For Private Equity Professionals:
Make informed decisions with robust diligence reports and risk models.

For Founders and C-Suite Leaders:
Gain clarity on your risk landscape with detailed, actionable insights.

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Data Driven Insights

We’re more than consultants, we’re your strategic partner. Through continuous collaboration, we adapt to your needs and provide ongoing support to ensure sustained success.

For Private Equity Professionals:
Rely on us for seamless support throughout the M&A lifecycle.

For Founders and C-Suite Leaders:
Leverage our expertise to scale securely and maintain compliance as your business grows.

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Ready to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Posture?

Whether you need strategic leadership, continuous monitoring, proactive testing, or incident response, Kernel Advisory delivers the expertise to keep your business secure and resilient.