Most cybersecurity consultants know a little about everything but lack deep expertise in data protection. Our consultants are encryption specialists who have implemented hundreds of real-world solutions and know these products better than the vendors who make them.
Deep encryption expertise that comes from hands-on implementation experience, not theoretical knowledge
Vendor-agnostic recommendations based on what actually works for your specific requirements
Proven track record with industry-leader Thales, who hire us to deliver their most complex projects

Most cybersecurity consultants spread themselves across dozens of domains - they know enough to be dangerous but lack the deep expertise to solve complex data protection challenges. You end up paying premium rates for surface-level knowledge and generic recommendations.
Sidechain provides Professional Services for everything from long-term staff augmentation to PS quick-fixes
Focused exclusively on encryption and key management, not scattered across dozens of domains.
Hourly consulting, project-based services, or full staff augmentation to match your needs.
Thales Platinum Partner status proves our expertise meets the highest industry standards.
Rapid professional services for urgent implementations, audit gaps, and compliance deadlines.
Emergency response capability for failed implementations and critical compliance issues you're facing.
Experienced encryption engineers who integrate with your team for extended project delivery.
As a Thales Platinum Partner and preferred Professional Services delivery partner, we meet the highest standards for encryption expertise. When the global leader in data security needs specialists to deliver complex CipherTrust and Luna HSM projects, they choose us. We deliver this same world-class expertise directly to you.
Thales Platinum Partner - Highest level of partnership recognition for proven expertise and customer success
Preferred delivery partner - Trusted to meet Thales' exacting standards for professional services delivery
Direct manufacturer access - Enhanced support and engineering resources for the most complex challenges
Proven methodology - Implementation approaches validated through successful manufacturer partnerships



Developing an enterprise data protection strategy requires understanding the complex interplay between compliance requirements, existing infrastructure, operational constraints, and emerging threats. Our strategic consultants provide executive-level guidance based on deep technical expertise.
Data protection strategy development - Comprehensive roadmaps that align security investments with business objectives
Compliance gap analysis - Detailed assessment of current controls against GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOX requirements
Vendor selection guidance - Objective recommendations based on your specific needs, not vendor relationships
Risk assessment and prioritization - Data-driven analysis of protection gaps and mitigation strategies
When your data protection project needs deep technical expertise, our implementation consultants bring proven experience from hundreds of similar deployments. No learning curve, no trial-and-error - just expert guidance that gets it right the first time.
Architecture design and review - Detailed technical designs for encryption and key management infrastructure
Implementation planning - Step-by-step deployment plans that minimize risk and business disruption
Product configuration - Expert setup of complex encryption products based on best practices and real-world experience
Integration guidance - Seamless integration with existing systems, applications, and security controls


Compliance isn't just about having encryption - it's about implementing it in ways that satisfy specific regulatory requirements and auditor expectations. Our compliance consultants know exactly what regulators want to see and how to deliver it.
Compliance requirements analysis - Detailed breakdown of encryption requirements for your specific regulatory framework
Audit preparation and support - Complete documentation packages and expert testimony for regulatory reviews
Remediation guidance - Rapid resolution of compliance gaps and audit findings with proven solutions
Ongoing compliance monitoring - Continuous assessment to maintain regulatory compliance as requirements evolve
When your Thales CipherTrust or Luna HSM project requires dedicated expertise over weeks or months, our staff augmentation provides experienced engineers who work directly within your team. Get manufacturer-validated specialists without the overhead of hiring and training internal resources.
Platinum-level Thales expertise - Engineers with deep CipherTrust and Luna HSM experience working alongside your team
Seamless team integration - Specialists who understand your environment, processes, and project objectives completely
Flexible duration arrangements - Engagement periods from weeks to months based on your project timeline and needs
Knowledge transfer included - Your team gains Thales expertise while completing critical implementation milestones successfully

Proven track record of successful engagements across every type of customer environment and technical challenge. We have worked with hundreds of customers on encryption, key management, and HSM integrations. We can help you too.
200+ strategic engagements and strategies developed for organizations across all industries and sizes
Our guarantee is that you will always find value with our consultants and that we deliver what we say we will.
Thales, a data security leader, trusts our consultants to deliver their complex and strategic projects