🛡️ Sherlocked Security – Security Champions Program
Empower Your People. Scale Your Security.
📄 1. Statement of Work (SOW)
Service Name: Security Champions Program Design & Enablement
Client Type: Large Enterprises, DevOps-Centric Teams, FinTech & HealthTech, Government & Defense
Service Model: Champion Identification + Enablement Tracks + Role-Specific Mentorship
Compliance Coverage: NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, OWASP SAMM, DevSecOps Maturity Models
Program Elements:
- Champion Identification Framework
- Role-Specific Security Training (Dev, Ops, QA, Product)
- Threat Modeling & Secure SDLC Mentorship
- Monthly Security Labs & War Games
- Knowledge-Sharing Initiatives (Talks, Hackathons)
- Progress Tracking & Recognition Framework
- Integration with Internal Risk & Compliance Goals
🧠 2. Our Approach (with Visual)
🧑🏫 Identify. Empower. Embed. Sustain.
AI Visual Flow:
[Stakeholder Alignment] → [Champion Selection] → [Role-Based Training] → [Security Involvement in Projects] → [Continuous Upskilling] → [Metrics & Recognition]
Color Code:
- Program Design: #1a237e
- Training & Labs: #00695c
- Impact Metrics: #e65100
🧪 3. Methodology (with Visual)
[Org Risk Mapping] → [Champion Nomination] → [Training Path Rollout] → [Team Integration Activities] → [Labs & Threat Simulations] → [Monthly Reporting] → [Recognition & Growth Paths]
Visual Flow Phases:
- 🧑💻 Technical Enablement Layer
- 🧠 Knowledge Sharing Layer
- 📈 Performance Impact Layer
📦 4. Deliverables to the Client
- 📋 Security Champion Program Charter
- 🧑🏫 Role-Based Curriculum (Developer, QA, Product, Ops)
- 🧪 Monthly Labs, Capture The Flag & Threat Sims
- 🧠 Secure SDLC Integration Guidance
- 🛠️ Project Involvement Blueprint for Champions
- 🧾 Program Impact Metrics Dashboard
- 🏅 Recognition Templates (Badge System, Reward Tiers)
- 🔁 Quarterly Retrospective and Refresh Pack
🤝 5. What We Need from You (Client Requirements)
- ✅ Executive sponsor for program backing
- ✅ Org chart or team nomination inputs
- ✅ Existing training platform access (LMS/SSO)
- ✅ Internal security policies and DevOps pipeline context
- ✅ Preferred communication and recognition channels
🧰 6. Tools & Technology Stack
- 🎓 Training: Secure Code Warrior, HackEDU, OWASP Juice Shop
- 🧠 Labs & Challenges: CyberRange, CTFd, PicoCTF
- 📊 Tracking & Reporting: PowerBI, Jira, Confluence
- 🔄 Communication: Slack/Teams Bots, Notion, Email Digests
- 🏅 Recognition: Custom HR badge system, LinkedIn Certs
🚀 7. Engagement Lifecycle (Lead → Closure)
1. Discovery & Design → 2. Champion Identification → 3. Role-Based Training Launch → 4. Activity & Impact Mapping → 5. Monthly Labs & Collaboration → 6. Metrics Review → 7. Quarterly Retrospective & Program Tune-up
🌟 8. Why Sherlocked Security? (Our USP)
| Feature | Sherlocked Advantage |
|---|---|
| 🧠 Embedded Security Culture | Champions become security extensions in every team |
| 🏗️ Dev-Sec Alignment | Focus on integrating with CI/CD, SDLC, and Agile flows |
| 🎮 Hands-on Labs | Gamified labs and real-world attack simulations |
| 📊 Impact Reporting | KPIs tailored to security maturity models |
| 🏆 Recognition Built-in | Gamified recognition and growth paths |
📚 9. Real-World Case Studies
💻 DevSecOps Rollout in a FinTech Firm
Program: 20 Developer Champions across 5 products
Initiatives: Secure coding dojo, threat modeling bootcamp
Results: 3x increase in early-stage vuln detection, reduced cycle time for security fixes
Enhancement: Created “Security MVP” reward for quarterly standout contributors
🏥 QA-Led Security Transformation in Healthcare
Program: QA Champions embedded into UAT workflows
Initiatives: Security test case development, HIPAA compliance gamified training
Results: 60% drop in post-deployment issues tied to access control
Fixes: Introduced lightweight STRIDE-based risk checklists in QA sprints
🛡️ 10. SOP – Standard Operating Procedure
- Identify and onboard executive sponsor
- Collect nomination inputs across functions
- Finalize training and role alignment path
- Launch champion onboarding & labs
- Assign champions to project teams
- Track monthly activity participation
- Publish quarterly metrics report
- Conduct program feedback and scale
📋 11. Sample Security Champion Program Checklist (Preview)
- Define goals for the security champion program
- Identify eligible teams and project roles
- Nominate participants based on interest and influence
- Launch foundational security training
- Assign champions to active projects
- Enable participation in secure design reviews
- Track training completions and project involvement
- Conduct monthly labs or simulations
- Recognize top contributors and publish updates
- Review and evolve the program every quarter