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.

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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 (remotely) in the public and private sectors.

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Engineering Experience

7+ Years

Joe Bagdon

Enterprise Security Architect

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Engineering Experience

20+ Years

Gökay Pekşen

Enterprise Security Architect

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

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Engineering Experience

15+ Years

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Michael Figueroa

Information Security Practice Lead

20 Years of Experience

Michael, as the former President of the Advanced Cyber Security Center and a past chief information security officer (CISO), brings a depth of industry expertise to his leadership of Toptal's Information Security Services. Michael's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in brain and cognitive sciences from MIT.

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OUR SERVICES

Information Security Services

Information security services support our clients with a wide range of capabilities for protecting assets, responding to potential cyber-attacks, and managing security objectives against business risks by coordinating security controls and capabilities across people, processes, and technologies.

Security Control Design & Development

Build security protections with Toptal's information security specialists, who can provide your organization with expertise to support every stage of the security life cycle.

Security Risk & Program Management

Strengthen compliance with security frameworks like ISO, NIST, PCI, and HIPAA and monitor controls 24/7 by working with our vCISOs and security operations engineers.

Cybersecurity Consulting Services

Defend against cyber attacks and recover quickly with our community of on-demand penetration testers, ethical hackers, and incident response specialists.

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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On-demand Talent & Teams

Managed Delivery by Toptal

End-to-end project delivery per your specific requirements

Information Security Practice Lead

Delivery Manager

Cybersecurity and DevOps Developer

Application Security Developer

Computer Engineering Developer

Cybersecurity Developer

Security Management Developer

Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist

Michael Figueroa

Information Security Practice Lead

Michael has more than 20 years of experience as a security consultant, principal investigator, and trusted advisor to startups, nonprofits, and government officials. He is dedicated to helping Toptal clients navigate the industrywide skills gap with a security-centric application of the world’s largest distributed network of top talent. As the former president of the Advanced Cyber Security Center and a past chief information security officer, Michael brings a depth of industry expertise to his leadership of Toptal’s Information Security Services.

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Technology Experience

20+ Years

Rachael Karaffa

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.

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Experience

9+ Years

Gaya Dissanayake

Verified Expert in Engineering

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, and those in Kali Linux.

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Ike Anyanwu

Verified Expert in Engineering

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

Verified Expert in Engineering

11+ Years

of Experience

Computer Engineering Developer

Mehmet is a software development and cybersecurity specialist with over 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

Verified Expert in Engineering

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

Verified Expert in Engineering

17+

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

Verified Expert in Engineering

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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On-demand Talent & Teams

20,000+ vetted professionals, ready to deploy individually or in teams

IT Program Manager

Information Security Developer

Security Architect

Enterprise Security Architect

Security Architect

IT Security Architect

Cybersecurity Developer

Security Developer

Information Security Developer

Verified Expert in Engineering

10+ Years

of Experience

IT Program Manager

Vanessa is an energetic and highly competent Certified Information Systems Security and Project Management Professional (CISSP, PMP). She has spent 10+ years successfully directing complex technical programs for companies like Salesforce, Microsoft, and Boeing. Vanessa also has an excellent track record demonstrating leadership abilities, executive decision-making, complex problem-solving, detailed project planning, and effective communication.

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Verified Expert in Engineering

25+ Years

of Experience

Information Security Developer

Fattis is one of the most talented and seasoned information security executives in the market today. Having worked as a vCISO and a BISO director of business enablement and resilience for a Fortune 500, he brings together solid project management, communication, and documentation skills, specifically leveraging cybersecurity in business settings. Fattis is CAP, CDPSE, CISSP, and CRISC certified and is highly effective in communicating cybersecurity to both technical and nontechnical staff.

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Verified Expert in Engineering

25+ Years

of Experience

Security Architect

Carl is a senior security architect with multiple decades of experience building security standards, developing security solutions, and ensuring the appropriate security controls are in place and functioning as designed before a project and infrastructure move into production. Principle security solutions and policies include ServiceNow ITSM, GRC Archer, MS O365, ERP/billing systems, legal obligations solutions, damage claim app, and QR mobile applications projects.

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Verified Expert in Engineering

30+ Years

of Experience

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. He has in-depth knowledge of information security, information technology, and information warfare. Joe is a competent Python programmer, adding automation and integration that reduces workloads.

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Verified Expert in Engineering

10+ Years

of Experience

Security Architect

Anurag is an experienced security professional with a strong background in incident handling and threat hunting based on different attack frameworks. He has expertise in Active Directory and cloud security (Azure), utilizing offensive security tools such as Bloodhound to identify and mitigate threats. He's played a key role in the development and deployment of SOC infrastructure. He's delivered training to different tiers of the SOC team on security best practices, compliance, and the cyber threat landscape.

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Verified Expert in Engineering

8+ Years

of Experience

IT Security Architect

Demmy is an information security architect with numerous years of experience in systems and security architecture. He has worked with different vendor products and platforms to achieve a cohesive and in-depth defense strategy.

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Verified Expert in Engineering

16+ Years

of Experience

Cybersecurity Developer

Joseph is a cybersecurity professional who strives to be well-rounded while maintaining specialties in technical cybersecurity areas where he provides the best return on investment. As a master of many cybersecurity domains and fully qualified for all categories and levels of the IA workforce under the Department of Defense (DoD) 8140 and 8570, he advocates team-based approaches and promotes knowledge-transferable, shared, and open-source-based methodologies whenever feasible.

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Verified Expert in Engineering

21+ Years

of Experience

Security Developer

Montasir is an InfoSec leader with 21+ years of experience managing cybersecurity and enterprise architecture. He has designed and enforced security solutions for complex IT systems, including creating five-year security technical architecture roadmaps. With solid technical expertise and a profound grasp of industry best practices, Montasir develops and executes cybersecurity strategies that effectively mitigate risks, protect sensitive data, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Verified Expert in Engineering

5+ Years

of Experience

Information Security Developer

Anas is an IT security engineer with five years of experience helping organizations secure their SaaS platforms from threat actors. He is an expert in application security, cloud security, penetration testing, and information system compliance, including ISO 27001 and SOC 2. With keen attention to detail and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, Anas outperforms clients' expectations and provides agile and secure solutions to meet their business needs.

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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

Information Security Practice Lead

Michael leads a global consulting practice that disrupts traditional hiring by matching top experts from the Toptal network with leading companies. Before joining Toptal, Michael served as president of the Advanced Cyber Security Center, and held other roles in the field, including consultant, principal investigator, advisor to government officials, and chief information security officer.

AI isn't going to replace our entire workforce and anyone who thinks that is missing the boat. It's going to make us more efficient if we use it correctly.
Steve Orrin
Federal CTO and Senior Principal Engineer

AI and Cybersecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Join Toptal’s Information Security Practice Lead, 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

Information Security Practice Lead

About the guest

Steve Orrin

Federal CTO and Senior Principal Engineer

WHY ORGANIZATIONS CHOOSE US

Toptal in Action

Discover the cutting-edge benefits our clients enjoy from the global Toptal network.

Toptal developers build the world’s first blockchain-backed mediation platform.

Challenge: Typical legal mediation can incur costs for clients ranging from filing fees to court fees and even travel expenses. While the rise of teleservices has lowered costs in fields such as medicine and finance, the requisite security and documentation needs for the mediation process previously made virtual solutions impossible.

Impact: Toptal’s iterative delivery and deployment allowed for constant user and stakeholder feedback, shortening the overall time to market to just 10 months by prioritizing high-impact features. Leveraging Stripe, the firm can seamlessly accept and transfer secure payments. Hosting the platform on Amazon EC2 allows for reliable, secure, cost-effective, and scalable infrastructure.

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.

Talk to an Information Security Lead

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

Get the Perfect Solution

From full end-to-end delivery to team augmentation—choose the best model for your business and project needs.

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.

Maximize your business performance with Toptal's Information Security Services

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Michael Figueroa

Information Security Practice Lead

Michael has more than 20 years of experience as a security consultant, principal investigator, and trusted advisor to startups, nonprofits, and government officials. He is dedicated to helping Toptal clients navigate the industrywide skills gap with a security-centric application of the world’s largest distributed network of top talent. As the former president of the Advanced Cyber Security Center and a past Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Michael brings a depth of industry expertise to his leadership of Toptal’s information security services.

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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? Toptal's Information Security Practice Lead, Michael Figueroa, reveals how this knowledge helps CISOs fine-tune their security teams and tactics.

Michael Figueroa

Information Security Practice Lead

27 Years of Experience

Michael is the Information Security Practice Lead at Toptal. He holds a bachelor’s degree in brain and cognitive sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in high-tech crime investigations from George Washington University. Before joining Toptal, Michael served as executive director of the Advanced Cyber Security Center, and held other roles in the field, including consultant, principal investigator, advisor to government officials, and chief information security officer.

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