Information Security

Information Security Services to Protect Your Business

Toptal helps you navigate the security talent gap by providing professionals with specialized experience in building security solutions, managing security programs and operations, and defending companies in a constantly changing threat environment.
Emmanuel Chebukati

Team Leader

Featured Full Team of Information Security Specialists

Emmanuel Chebukati

DevSecOps Engineer and Developer

Emmanuel is a cloud security engineer with 7+ years experience in systems auditing, application security, and secure cloud deployment. He has delivered sensitive technology projects across the East African region and globally in the public and private sectors, while working remotely.

Previously at

LinkedIn

Engineering Experience

7+ Years

Joe Bagdon

Enterprise Security Architect

Joe is a seasoned security and infrastructure engineering professional with experience performing application and network assessments, writing and enforcing policies, providing defense for an enterprise environment, and administrating infrastructures.

Previously at

US Air Force

Engineering Experience

20+ Years

Gökay Pekşen

Enterprise Security Architect

Gökay is a senior manager and principal advisor specializing in cybersecurity, information security, audits, and standards and regulations. He is highly skilled in enterprise security architecture and an expert in delivering sustainable protection.

Previously at

PWC

Engineering Experience

15+ Years

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Ali Faraj
Ali Faraj

CSO & CTO, Technology Services

25 Years of Experience
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CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS
Information Security Solutions That Drive Impact
Toptal delivers leading information security services through its diverse talent network and flexible delivery models. We implement the right skills at each project phase, blending expertise from various roles for seamless execution.
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End-to-end project delivery per your specific requirements.
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Ali Faraj
Ali Faraj
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CSO & CTO, Technology Services

Ali is an IT leader and strategist with 25+ years of experience at IBM, Verizon, Thomson Reuters, and Cognizant. He has led global teams, building and scaling multibillion-dollar annual growth. As a turnaround and strategic growth expert, he has jump-started innovation, grown revenue, and improved productivity. He has worked across verticals and across a wide range of technologies including AI/ML, cloud, ERP, CRM, ITSM, cybersecurity, and others.

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Technology Experience

25+ Years

Rachael Karaffa
Rachael Karaffa
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Delivery Manager

Rachael serves as a Delivery Manager at Toptal with a focus on leading diverse global teams in developing innovative solutions for our clients. She works across multiple disciplines, including technology, marketing, and management consulting. Rachael specializes in managing people and client relationships, process optimization, and driving teams toward optimal business outcomes.

Previously Managed Client

Experience

9+ Years

Gaya Dissanayake
Gaya Dissanayake
Verified Expert in Engineering
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11+ Years

of Experience

Cybersecurity and DevOps Developer

Gaya is a cybersecurity expert who loves finding cracks in company security and creating powerful solutions to fill them. With numerous global CTF (capture the flag) competitions under her belt, Gaya excels in vulnerability management, cloud security, incident response, security awareness, and security risk management (PCI/DSS, ISO 27001, CMMC). Gaya is well versed with Qualys, Rapid7, Nessus, Splunk, Carbon Black, SentinelOne, Azure Sentinel, Azure cloud tools, as well as Kali Linux.

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Ike Anyanwu
Ike Anyanwu
Verified Expert in Engineering
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13+ Years

of Experience

Application Security Developer

Ike is a senior cloud security engineer with 13+ years of experience and a solid knowledge of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publications, cybersecurity, cloud, and DevSecOps tools.

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Mehmet Ünlü
Mehmet Ünlü
Verified Expert in Engineering
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11+ Years

of Experience

Computer Engineering Developer

Mehmet is a software development and cybersecurity specialist with more than 11 years of experience. His recent tasks are evaluating security requirements, defining security architectures, designing and implementing security controls, and coordinating security activities for embedded and back-end systems. Mehmet is passionate about creating and developing secure software systems, cloud computing, IoT, embedded systems, and automotive cybersecurity.

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Blessed Uyo
Blessed Uyo
Verified Expert in Engineering
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7+ Years

of Experience

Cybersecurity Analyst Developer

Blessed is a senior information security analyst and engineer with 7+ years of experience aligning enterprise security architecture, policies, and processes with security standards and frameworks to meet business goals. He specializes in designing and implementing security solutions for enterprise-grade cyberdefense teams and conducting penetration testing. Blessed has also been in red/blue teams, implemented ISO 27001 ISMS, and operated as a security lead in a DevSecOps environment.

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Don Kuecker
Don Kuecker
Verified Expert in Engineering
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17+ Years

of Experience

Security Management Developer

Don identifies company security risks and creates mitigation strategies using the tools and applications most appropriate for their environment. He implements technologies to address security requirements for existing legacy technologies, merging business concerns and migrations to new strategies such as cloud offerings and their subsequent iterations. Don establishes consensus between departments and business entities based upon solid communication skills and current security risk knowledge.

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Greg Bassett
Greg Bassett
Verified Expert in Engineering
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7+ Years

of Experience

Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist

Greg is a seasoned and highly qualified cybersecurity and compliance executive. He has built and led cybersecurity and compliance teams in different healthcare, financial services, and pharmaceutical organizations throughout his career. Greg’s proven expertise in technical, administrative, and procedural controls for information protection allows him to help businesses keep their critical information secure, confidential, and intact.

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INSIGHTS FROM THOUGHT LEADERS

The Executive Guidance Podcast

Explore insights from industry leaders in information security, artificial intelligence, cloud services, marketing, management consulting, innovation, and more.

About the host

Michael Figueroa

Michael Figueroa

Michael is a seasoned information security leader with experience at the Advanced Cyber Security Center and Toptal. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in high-tech crime investigations from George Washington University.

AI and Cybersecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Join Information Security Leader, Michael Figueroa, and Intel’s Federal CTO and Senior Principal Engineer, Steve Orrin, in an engaging chat about adapting to AI in a new era of cybersecurity.

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About the host

Michael Figueroa

Michael Figueroa

Michael is a seasoned information security leader with experience at the Advanced Cyber Security Center and Toptal. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in high-tech crime investigations from George Washington University.

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Steve Orrin

Steve Orrin

Federal CTO and Senior Principal Engineer
Intel
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COLLABORATION THAT WORKS

How to Work With Toptal for Your Information Security Needs

Toptal matches you directly with global specialists from our network in hours—not weeks or months.

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Talk to an Information Security Lead

A leader from our team will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Get the Perfect Solution

From full end-to-end delivery to team augmentation, choose the best model for your business and project needs.
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The Right Fit, Every Time

Work with Toptal’s Information Security Services team on a trial basis (pay only if satisfied), ensuring that your needs are ultimately met.

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Ali Faraj

CSO & CTO, Technology Services

Ali is an IT leader and strategist with more than 25 years of experience working for companies such as IBM, Verizon, Thomson Reuters, EXL Services, DXC Technologies, and most recently Cognizant. He has led global teams, building and scaling them to multibillion dollar annual growth. Ali is a turnaround and strategic growth expert, who has led several global initiatives by jumpstarting innovation, growing revenue, advancing capabilities, improving productivity, and leading delivery improvement initiatives. He has worked across verticals and across a wide range of technologies including AI/ML, cloud, ERP, CRM, ITSM, cybersecurity, and others. He holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Illinois (Chicago).
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OUR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Explore Insights From the Information Security Field

Read the latest articles and resources to keep you current on emerging trends in business information security, cybersecurity skills and expertise, and more.

3 Cybersecurity Archetypes and How They Affect Risk Priorities and Staffing

Is your organization an Operator, a Builder, or a Governor? A leading figure in the information security industry shares how this knowledge helps CISOs fine-tune their security teams and tactics.

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Michael Figueroa

Michael Figueroa

27 Years of Experience
Michael is a seasoned information security leader with experience at the Advanced Cyber Security Center and Toptal. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in high-tech crime investigations from George Washington University.

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