Setting standard of
CISO Who Talks Business
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Hi! I am Denis
My mission is
Turning Security into a Business Growth Driver
I’m Denis Yakimov, a Dubai-based IT information security leader passionate about bridging the gap between business strategy and security.
✔️ Head of Information Security and Privacy
at a Leading Fintech in MENA
✔️ Former 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.
Top 2 Cybersecurity LinkedIn Voice in the UAE 🇦🇪
by Favikon
CISSP, CISM Holder
Holding globally recognized certificates in information security, risk management, and compliance.
Thought Leader
Author of dozens of articles and a speaker with a total reach of over 300,000 people on information security topics.
Featured in Top Publications
The UAE's leading newspaper, Khaleej Times, featured the keynote in their article on information security
Services I offer
Fraction CISO
Secure your growing business
Without full-time CISO
‣ Identify and prioritize risk with business-aligned assessments tailored to your industry and growth stage.
‣ Build and execute cybersecurity strategies that drive resilience, compliance, and competitive advantage.
‣ Lead security initiatives with hands-on oversight of your people, processes, and technology stack.
‣ Make faster, smarter decisions with executive-level guidance and access to proven frameworks.
‣ Support board and investor confidence with reporting that translates risk into business language.
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Mentorship
Level up your cybersecurity career
‣ Receive personalized guidance on becoming a confident and capable security leader.
‣ Learn to think like a next-gen CISO - blending technical depth, business acumen, and executive presence.
‣ Prepare for leadership transitions, internal promotions, and strategic career moves.
‣ Sharpen your interview performance for senior roles like Head of Security and CISO.
‣ Build a standout personal brand that gets you noticed in the cybersecurity community.
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Feel the difference
Traditional CISO
❌ Saying "no" to everything
❌ Communicating data using unclear technical terms
❌ Attempting to protect everything, leading to overinvestment
❌ Always focused on compliance and rules
CISO Who Talks Business
Support business strategy
Turn complex data into actions
Communicate risks clearly using business terms
Manage risks while driving technological progress
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
1:1 Career Mentorship
$150
p/hour
Ideal for those looking to advance their career in security leadership
Skill coaching
Career growth plan
Personal brand development
Guidance on role transitions
Interview preparation
for Senior Roles
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1:1 Security Consulting
$250
p/hour
Ideal for those who need an answer to a strategic cybersecurity decision
Advice on security challenges
Current security review
Input on people, processes,
and technology
Strategy assistance
+Free templates
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Fractional CISO
$2500*
p/month
Ideal for companies that need to delegate security to a top-tier leader without the full-time cost
Risk assessment
Business-aligned
strategy development
Strategy execution
Progress reporting
Guidance and advice
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*The final pricing may vary depending on the client's specific requirements.
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