SKISQUAD was founded as a giving-back-to-the-community organization by Senthil Kumar Iyyappan (SKI), a globally recognized CISO, SVP of IT, and cybersecurity mentor. With 15+ years of experience in regulated industries and growth-stage tech, SKI created SkiSquad to bridge the gap between enterprise-grade security expectations and startup agility. From advising venture-backed SaaS companies to driving security transformations at scale, SKI helps leadership teams build resilient, compliant, and investor-friendly security programs.
A modular, executive-led approach to security leadership:
Virtual CISO (vCISO) – Fractional or part-time engagement with board-level advisory.
GRC & Compliance Automation – ISO 27001, 27701, 42001, SOC 2, PCI, GDPR, CCPA, etc.
Security Program Design – Risk-based roadmap aligned with product maturity
Product Security Advisory – Secure SDLC, threat modeling, privacy by design
Investor & Customer Trust Readiness – Due diligence response, RFPs, security reviews
AI & Emerging Tech Risk – Securing agent-based systems and LLMs
VCISO Retainer – Flexible monthly engagement with outcome-based milestones
Trusted by CEO, CTOs, CFO, and executive leaders at Startups, Fintech, HealthTech, SaaS companies, and regulated enterprises.
Clients include Series A to Series D companies, growth-stage CTOs, COOs, and CFOs who need a credible partner for scalable cybersecurity.
🎯 CXO-Focused Security – Speak the language of growth, risk, and ROI
🛡️ Award-Winning Leader – Named among India’s Top 10 CXOs (2025)
🔗 Integrated, Not Outsourced – Embedded with your team, not just consultants
💡 Automation-First – Leverage tools like Sprinto, Vanta, and SafeBase
🌍 Global & Scalable – Advising across US, India, and APAC markets
Let’s talk about how we can make security a differentiator for your business.