Jake Rogers
Fractional CISO | Board Advisor | Security Operator
I build security that compounds - from founding team to billion-dollar valuation.
As a Fractional CISO and Virtual CISO, I've taken companies from founding teams through hypergrowth, regulatory scrutiny, and multi-billion-dollar valuations. I work with founders, executives, and boards across Dubai, London, and globally who need senior security leadership that understands speed, risk, and money - not security theatre.
Based in Dubai & London. Available globally.
Proven at scale
- -Founding security leader at Copper, scaling from early-stage startup to $1.6B+ valuation
- -Built security, risk, and governance functions from first hire to multi-discipline teams
- -Presented security posture directly to boards, regulators, and investors across multiple jurisdictions
- -Led through audits, incidents, funding rounds, and regulatory pressure
Who I Work With
This is for
- Founders scaling faster than their controls
- Boards accountable for real risk and valuation
- Investors who need security answers, not noise
- Companies operating in regulated or hostile environments
Not a fit for
- Checkbox compliance
- Tool-driven security with no ownership
- Leadership teams unwilling to explicitly own risk decisions
How I Add Leverage
This is where senior security leadership actually earns its keep.
- -Executive-level risk clarity
Board-ready risk communication that translates technical exposure into business impact.
- -Security programs that scale with revenue
Programs designed for growth, not bureaucracy. Right-sized for where you are and where you're going.
- -Calm leadership during incidents
Experienced incident command when it matters most. No panic, no theatre - just resolution.
- -Practical alignment with legal, compliance, and finance
Security decisions grounded in business reality, not theoretical best practice.
- -Direct communication with boards and investors
Clear, authoritative reporting that builds confidence with the people who need to trust you.