The security every startup wants
Affordable. Scalable. Business-driven.
Virtual CISO and Fractional CISO services covering all aspects of security -
from assessments, strategy, and policies to technical reviews of architecture, security testing and core review. Guiding startups toward ISO27001, PCI DSS, and SOC 2 certifications, while ensuring compliance with GDPR and the UAE PDPL.
Not just another vCISO
Our mission is
Turning Security into a Business Growth Driver
The founder of Dynova, Denis Yakimov, is a UAE-based information security and privacy leader passionate about bridging the gap between business strategy and security.
✔️ Head of Information Security and Privacy at a Leading Fintech in MENA
✔️ Head of Product Security at the country's largest commercial bank
✔️ Securing businesses with revenues ranging from $100 million to $20 billion while leading security teams of 5 to 15 members.
Offering award-winning virtual CISO services
CISO Excellence
Awards 2025
Top #2 UAE Cybersecurity
LinkedIn Voice
CISO Award Winner 2025
Top Cybersecurity Leader 2025
Certifications Holder
Holds globally recognized certifications such as CISSP and CISM in information security, risk management, and compliance.
Thought Leader
Speaker at dozens of cybersecurity conferences across the Middle East, and a LinkedIn blogger with a reach of over 1 million people, recognized as a trusted voice in cybersecurity
Featured in Top Publications
The UAE's leading newspaper, Khaleej Times, featured the keynote in their article on information security
Everything a startup needs in one subscription
Virtual CISO
Secure your growing business
Without full-time CISO
A vCISO (virtual Chief Information Security Officer) provides CISO-level expertise on a flexible or fractional basis.
A vCISO helps startups to:
‣ Identify and prioritize risks.
‣ Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies.
‣ Oversee security across people, processes, and technology.
‣ Provide technical support for architecture, testing, and control implementation.
‣ Manage security due diligence for clients, partners, and investors.
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vCISO Platform
Track progress in our platform, included in the vCISO service
Monitor all cybersecurity and privacy progress in one place, including:
• Pending tasks
• Open risks
• New controls
• Policy updates
• Audit findings
• Vendor assessments
• Compliance readiness
(ISO27001, SOC2, PCI DSS, VARA, GDPR)
Avoid spending on costly compliance tools
Building security that grows your startup
Feel the difference
Traditional CISO
❌ Says "no" to everything
❌ Gives advice without getting involved in implementation
❌ Communicates data using unclear tech terms
❌ Attempts to protect everything, leading to overinvestment
❌ Always focused on compliance and rules
Dynova vCISO
Support business strategy
Turn complex data into actions
Implement controls together with the team
Communicate risks clearly using business terms
Build relationship
Influence decisions
Trusted by leaders
Stefan Kasatkin
CEO, Citix MENA
From the very first moments of interacting with Denis as an external CISO, I realized that he understands business. He is exactly the person I was looking for and someone I could entrust with the security of our rapidly growing company.
Georgiy Rudenko
CISO, Raiffeisen Bank
Denis is a business-oriented leader, which is very rare for security area managers. As a good manager, he has a clear focus on team priorities, risk management, and employee personal skills growth.
Nikolay Ashanin
CTO, Swoo App
Denis' team provided high-quality security audit services for our new offerings. He assembled an excellent team of experts who conducted a thorough security analysis, delivered detailed descriptions of identified issues, and offered comprehensive recommendations.
`Get ROI-driven Security
Seed
$1500
p/month
1 full day bi-weekly
Advice on security challenges
Input on people, processes,
and technology
Current security review
Strategy assistance
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Series A,B
$3500
p/month
1 full day a week
Risk assessment
Business-aligned
strategy development
Strategy execution and
progress reporting
Compliance achievement
Guidance and advice
8/5 Chat
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Series C
$6500
p/month
2 full days a week
Series A, B tier services
Accelerated security
program development
Emergency involvement
Engagement of external
analysts to perform security
tasks (if required)
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All plans include access to the vCISO Platform
FAQ
How does a Virtual CISO differ from a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or external consultants?
Can a Virtual CISO be appointed as the formal CISO to meet regulatory obligations?
Who benefits most from Virtual CISO services in the UAE and the wider Middle East?
What key outcomes can a Virtual CISO deliver in the first 90 days?
Is it possible to start with a pilot or trial subscription?
How does a Virtual CISO help organizations prepare for ISO 27001 and SOC 2?
Can the role of Virtual CISO also cover Data Protection Officer responsibilities?
Do Virtual CISO services include security monitoring and incident response?
Is the implementation of security solutions included in Virtual CISO services?
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