The Solid Scale Network
Managing Uncertainty. Building solid, secure and scalable Companies.
...guided by Carolin Desirée Toepfer,
Chief Information Security Officer & Cyttraction Founder
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Carolin Desirée Toepfer is an entrepreneur and cybersecurity leader with more than two decades of experience with building digital business models, helping organizations strengthen their defenses and navigate digital risks with confidence. Carolin is known for translating complex security challenges into clear strategies, enabling teams to protect data, manage AI risks, and build resilience in a fast-changing threat landscape. She has supported startups, medium-sized companies, and international enterprises in raising their security posture and fostering a culture of awareness.
On this platform, she brings the same energy she delivers on international stages as a keynote speaker: a mix of actionable insights, inspiring stories, and forward-looking strategies. Whether you are just starting your cybersecurity journey, aiming to become a future CISO, or looking for thought leadership for your event, Carolin’s mission is to equip you with the tools, confidence, and mindset to excel in this critical field.
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Cybersecurity Learning for Professionals, Teams, and Businesses
With cy-guide.com and The Solid Scale Network, we empower individuals and organizations to build practical cybersecurity, strategy and risk prevention skills, implement secure systems, and achieve recognized certifications, all without the overhead of expensive consulting or trial-and-error projects. Our programs combine CISO-style guidance, hands-on exercises, and AI-enhanced learning tools to help you implement security best practices, safeguard sensitive data, and demonstrate progress to clients.
Our Core Offerings
From Zero to Cybersecurity Certification
A structured 20-week online course designed for professionals with or without prior experience. You’ll learn:
- Fundamental cybersecurity principles and best practices
- How to implement core controls like MFA, encryption, and endpoint protection
- Step-by-step guidance to prepare for CyberTrust, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other widely recognized certifications
- Practical exercises, templates, and progress tracking to show measurable results
This course is ideal for team leads, small business owners, and aspiring security professionals who want a certification-ready foundation without spending hundreds of thousands on consulting.
1:1 Cybersecurity Strategy Kick-off
A personalized advisory package where an experienced cybersecurity expert helps you:
- Assess current risk and security gaps
- Build a roadmap for CyberTrust, ISO, SOC, and internal security improvements
- Identify quick wins that immediately improve your security posture - even when there is already a client's compliance request on your table!
- Align your technical and organizational controls with CISO-level standards
This is perfect for executives, startups, and service providers seeking immediate actionable guidance tailored to their specific environment.
CISO-Style Learning Paths
Our approach mirrors the strategy and governance perspective of a Chief Information Security Officer:
- Learn to design, implement, and measure security programs
- Map controls to recognized standards like CyberTrust, ISO 27001 and SOC 2
- Answer regulatory requirements like EU GDPR, NIS2, DORA, CRA, AI Act, US privacy standards or SEC and supply-chain requirements
- Develop internal policies, risk assessments, and reporting structures
- Use AI tools to track learning outcomes, simulate scenarios, and reinforce knowledge
Whether you’re training an internal team, take the cybersecurity lead, or advance your personal career, you gain practical expertise you can apply immediately.
Why Choose Cy‑Guide.com?
- Hands-on Learning: Every course includes insights, exercises, templates, and implementation steps.
- Certification Alignment: Courses are mapped to industry-recognized standards and controls.
- Cost-Efficient: Achieve high-level security improvements without expensive consulting.
- Progress Tracking: Learn how to identify gaps, monitor progress, and demonstrate real outcomes.
- Flexible Format: Online courses and 1:1 sessions adapt to YOUR schedule and business needs.
Start Your Cybersecurity Journey Today!
Join thousands of professionals who have transformed their approach to security with structured, actionable guidance from Carolin Desirée Toepfer. Explore our courses, download free resources, or schedule your personal cybersecurity start call to accelerate your path to certification and business-ready security.