Security Consulting

Overview

Black Trace Labs provides executive‑level guidance and hands‑on expertise to design, implement, and mature cybersecurity programs. From risk assessments and security architecture to compliance readiness and incident response planning, we help you build a pragmatic roadmap that balances cost, risk, and speed.

• Business‑aligned security strategy with clear KPIs and risk reduction targets.
• Framework‑mapped programs (NIST CSF/800‑53, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
• Secure architecture patterns for cloud, network, identities, and applications.
• Actionable playbooks, not shelf‑ware—operationalized with your team.

Core Consulting Offerings

How We Engage

1. Discovery — Understand business priorities, critical assets, and risk tolerance.
2. Current State Assessment — Review controls, architecture, telemetry, and processes.
3. Target State & Roadmap — Define outcomes and phased initiatives with owners & budgets.
4. Implementation Support — Hands‑on buildout, documentation, and knowledge transfer.
5. Metrics & Governance — Dashboards, OKRs, and review cadence for continuous improvement.

Prefer ongoing guidance? Our vCISO model provides fractional leadership with a predictable monthly cadence.

vCISO (Virtual CISO)

Get executive‑level security leadership without the cost of a full‑time hire. We provide strategy, governance, and hands‑on support tailored to your stage and risk profile.

• Quarterly risk reviews and board‑level reporting.
• Policy lifecycle management and control ownership mapping.
• Vendor risk management (VRM) and due diligence.
• Tabletop exercises and incident readiness maturity.

Incident Response & Readiness

We build and rehearse pragmatic incident response plans so you can act decisively under pressure. From communication matrices to forensics triage, we reduce dwell time and recovery windows.

• IR Plans & Playbooks (ransomware, BEC, web app compromise, insider)
• Tabletop Simulations & After‑Action Reviews
• Retrieval & Preservation Guidance (chain of custody)
• Coordination with Legal, Insurance, and External Stakeholders

Deliverables You Can Use

Data Handling & Confidentiality

Client data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3+) and at rest (AES‑256) on access‑controlled systems. Artifact exchange uses secure channels (S/MIME, secure portals, or client‑provided storage). Upon engagement completion, non‑required data is securely destroyed using NIST SP 800‑88r1 methods.

Why Black Trace Labs

• Security leadership grounded in real offensive experience (CEH + 8+ years).
• 25+ years in engineering—architecture decisions that respect developers and delivery timelines.
• Framework‑literate, audit‑friendly documentation, and measurable outcomes.
• U.S. owned & operated in Fort Worth, Texas — confidentiality you can trust.