Data protection experts who deliver expertise and results

Skip the generic cybersecurity consultants, the jack-of-all-trades. When you need encryption and key management guidance, turn to the experts

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Hire encryption experts who solve real world data security problems

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

The Challenge

Data Security: The Expertise Gap

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.

Typical Cybersecurity Providers

  • Surface-level knowledge - Know basics about many security domains but lack deep expertise in any specific area
  • Generic recommendations - Cookie-cutter approaches that don't address your specific environment and requirements
  • Learning on your dime - Consultants who research solutions during your engagement instead of bringing proven expertise

Sidechain Encryption Consultants

  • Deep specialization - World-class expertise specifically in encryption, key management, and data protection solutions
  • Proven experience - Hundreds of real-world implementations across every type of environment and use case
  • Manufacturer-validated expertise - Encryption vendors trust us to deliver their most complex and critical projects

The trusted advisors to
safeguard your business

Sidechain provides Professional Services for everything from long-term staff augmentation to PS quick-fixes

Deep Specialization

Focused exclusively on encryption and key management, not scattered across dozens of domains.

Flexible Engagement

Hourly consulting, project-based services, or full staff augmentation to match your needs.

Thales Trusted

Thales Platinum Partner status proves our expertise meets the highest industry standards.

Quick Fixes

Rapid professional services for urgent implementations, audit gaps, and compliance deadlines.

Crisis Ready

Emergency response capability for failed implementations and critical compliance issues you're facing.

Staff Augmentation

Experienced encryption engineers who integrate with your team for extended project delivery.

Thales-Trusted Expertise

The same specialists global data security leader Thales relies on for their critical projects

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

Strategic Data Protection Consulting

High-level guidance for building comprehensive data security programs

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

Technical Implementation Consulting

Hands-on expertise for complex encryption and key management projects

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 and Audit Consulting

Regulatory expertise that gets you through audits without remediation

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

Thales Staff Augmentation

Embedded CipherTrust specialists who integrate seamlessly with your team for complex Thales implementations

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

Consulting expertise that delivers results

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.

Battle Tested

200+ strategic engagements and strategies developed for organizations across all industries and sizes

100% Success Rate

Our guarantee is that you will always find value with our consultants and that we deliver what we say we will.

Thales Recognized

Thales, a data security leader, trusts our consultants to deliver their complex and strategic projects

Additional use cases we support

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Tape Storage Key Management

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Dell Storage Key Management

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VMware Hypervisor Key Management

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Unstructured Data Files

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CIFS Shares

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NFS Shares

SQL Server TDE Key Management

Oracle TDE Key Management

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MongoDB Databases

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SQL Server Encryption

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Oracle Database Encryption

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MySQL Database Encryption

And many more!