Mike Boutwell

I help automotive suppliers reduce cyber risk, simplify compliance, and protect their reputation without the cost of a full-time CISO.

Why Me?

  • Lead Global Security Strategy as a CISO for a Tier-1 Automotive Supplier

  • 15+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, risk, and compliance.

  • Trusted by global leaders like Cisco, IBM, AT&T, and Euroclear.

  • I bring CISO-level strategy without the full-time overhead or corporate fluff.

  • I speak business first, security second—so your team gets clarity, not complexity.

  • Proven across fintech, SaaS, automotive, and regulated industries.

  • Lean, efficient, and results-driven you get exactly what you need, nothing more.

What I Offer

Virtual CISO (vCISO)

  • Strategic security roadmap

  • Risk and threat assessments

  • Policy & compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIS2)

  • Executive reporting & board-level updates

  • Vendor risk management

One-Time Security Assessments

A full audit of your current security posture—clean, actionable, and jargon-free. Great for:

  • Due diligence

  • Investment rounds

  • Regulatory audits

Compliance Readiness

Get your business aligned with security requirements fast.

  • ISO 27001, TISAX, & NIS2

  • Gap analysis + clear action plan

  • Support with implementation, documentation, and auditor prep