CISO Global Business Summary

CISO Global, Inc. (CISO) operates as a managed compliance and cybersecurity provider (MCCP) utilizing a multi-layered revenue model that combines recurring managed services, project-based professional consulting, and high-margin Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) subscriptions. The company’s primary business segments include Security Managed Services, which provides continuous monitoring and incident response; Professional Services, focusing on penetration testing and compliance auditing; and Cybersecurity Software, anchored by its proprietary AI-driven "Checklight" endpoint protection platform. CISO Global differentiates itself through an acquisition-led growth strategy, consolidating specialized boutique firms to offer a comprehensive "cybersecurity as a culture" framework. In the competitive landscape, it contends with industry giants such as CrowdStrike, Cisco Systems, SentinelOne, and Zscaler, positioning itself as a more agile, service-integrated alternative that bridges the gap between automated software solutions and hands-on regulatory compliance expertise. The leadership team is led by Founder and CEO David Jemmett, a 35-year industry veteran who previously founded ClearData Networks and has testified before the U.S. Congress on internet security. The technical roadmap is directed by CTO Dr. Jerald Dawkins, a PhD-level researcher and founder of True Digital Security who holds multiple cybersecurity patents, while CFO Deb Smith brings extensive financial pedigree from her tenure as Chief Accounting Officer at BeyondTrust. The executive suite is further bolstered by CISO Gary Perkins, the former Chief Information Security Officer for the Province of British Columbia, and COO Kyle Young, who previously led operations at BeyondTrust. Notable institutional support includes a strategic $15 million investment from B. Riley Financial, alongside significant equity positions held by Jemmett Enterprises, The Vanguard Group, and Geode Capital Management, reflecting a stabilized capital structure as the company pivots toward software-led profitability in 2026.