Senior security leadership and enterprise risk oversight on retainer. Outsourced CISO capability without the cost of a full-time executive hire.
Many organisations need experienced security leadership but cannot justify a full-time CISO. AACL Global provides Security Manager as a Service — named senior practitioners who own governance, risk oversight, compliance calendars and board reporting on a retainer basis.
Ideal for growth-stage companies, mid-market firms facing rising customer and regulator expectations, and enterprises needing interim leadership during CISO transition. Backed by AACL’s wider ISO, GSMA and risk practice.
What SMaaS delivers
Frequently asked questions
How many days per month is a typical SMaaS retainer?
Retainers commonly range from two to ten days per month, with escalation capacity for incidents and audits. We size the engagement to your risk profile and budget.
Is this the same as a virtual CISO?
SMaaS is our branded model for outsourced / fractional security leadership — equivalent in intent to a virtual or fractional CISO, with clear governance deliverables and AACL practice backing.
Do you work only in Kenya?
We are based in Nairobi and serve clients across Kenya onsite and internationally remote. Many retainers are delivered primarily remotely with periodic onsite presence.