Information security consulting that translates strategy into measurable risk reduction.
From quick-turn gap assessments to full ISMS implementation, Inithex’s InfoSec consultants help you identify risk, prioritize remediation and align your security posture with frameworks that matter — ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ENS, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR and LATAM data protection laws. Strategy without execution is theater. We deliver both: roadmap and implementation, integrated.
Our team includes certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditors, ethical hackers (OSCP, CEH), and security architects with experience in financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and SaaS environments across LATAM and the US.
What’s included in our InfoSec consulting practice
- Vulnerability analysis & risk assessment — detailed evaluations of infrastructure weaknesses, prioritized by exploitability and business impact.
- Penetration testing & ethical hacking — controlled simulations against perimeter, internal network, web apps, mobile apps and cloud environments.
- Application security testing (SAST/DAST) — static and dynamic code analysis integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
- Threat modeling — STRIDE, PASTA and attack-tree methodologies for high-risk applications and architectures.
- ISMS implementation — ISO 27001 / NIST CSF / ENS — from gap analysis to certification readiness, including policies, controls and evidence.
- Compliance support — GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 — policies, control implementation, audit preparation.
- Security awareness programs — phishing simulations, role-based training, executive briefings, board-level reports.
- vCISO services — fractional Chief Information Security Officer for organizations not ready for full-time hire (typically 8–24 hours/month).
- Incident response retainer — pre-arranged IR services with sub-2-hour response for confirmed breaches.
- Third-party risk management — vendor security assessments, SaaS posture review, supply chain risk.
Frameworks & regulations we work with
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 · NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 · NIST SP 800-53 · CIS Controls v8 · ENS (Esquema Nacional de Seguridad – España) · PCI-DSS 4.0 · SOC 2 Type I & II · HIPAA · GDPR · CCPA · Ley 19.628 (Chile) · LGPD (Brazil) · Ley 1581 (Colombia) · Habeas Data (Argentina).
Frequently asked questions
Do we need ISO 27001 certification or is alignment enough?
Depends on your stakeholders. If clients, regulators or partners require certification (common in financial services, healthcare, enterprise B2B), pursue full certification. If you need to demonstrate good practice but no formal requirement exists, “ISO 27001 alignment” gives 80% of the benefit at 30% of the cost. We help you decide and execute either path.
How long does ISO 27001 implementation take?
From kickoff to certification audit: typically 8–14 months for a 100-person organization. Phase 1 (gap analysis + scoping): 4–6 weeks. Phase 2 (policy and control implementation): 4–8 months. Phase 3 (internal audit + corrective actions): 2–3 months. Phase 4 (Stage 1 + Stage 2 external audit): 6–10 weeks.
What is a vCISO and when do we need one?
A virtual Chief Information Security Officer is a fractional security leader who provides strategic direction, board reporting, vendor management and incident leadership — without the cost of a full-time hire (USD $250K+ annually). Right for organizations under 500 employees, regulated industries with limited security maturity, or companies in growth mode preparing for enterprise sales / Series B+ funding.
How is your pen-testing different from vulnerability scanning?
Vulnerability scanning (Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7) is automated and identifies known issues. Penetration testing is manual, creative, and identifies exploitable issues by chaining vulnerabilities, abusing business logic and simulating realistic attacker behavior. You need both: scanning monthly/continuous, pen-testing annually + after major changes.
Can you respond to an active incident right now?
Yes, through our Incident Response Retainer (pre-arranged) we respond in under 2 hours for confirmed incidents. Without a retainer, we offer ad-hoc IR but lead times can be 12–24 hours for engagement setup. We strongly recommend retainers — they’re inexpensive insurance for a high-impact, low-frequency event.