Who is BARE
BARE Consulting provides virtual CISO (vCISO) services and managed security for European tech startups and small businesses. Headquartered in the Netherlands, we help companies achieve ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance, pass security audits, and close enterprise deals—without the complexity or cost of hiring full-time security staff.
Our Approach:
We're pragmatic, not perfectionist. We focus on 80% solutions that protect you this quarter, not perfect solutions that take two years. We communicate clearly, without jargon or security theater. And we celebrate your wins—closed deals, funding rounds, and successful audits—because your success is our success.
Why We Exist:
Building a business is hard enough. Security shouldn't be another overwhelming burden—it should be a competitive advantage. We started BARE because too many growing companies face impossible choices: hire expensive security talent they can't afford, or go without expert guidance entirely. We believe there's a better way: practical, transparent security leadership that enables growth instead of slowing it down.
Paolo Carner
Founder & Chief Technology Officer
With over 15 years of cybersecurity experience, Paolo combines deep technical expertise with a practical understanding of business realities. His career spans security architecture, cloud security, compliance frameworks, and risk management across diverse industries.
Expertise:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Specialist in Risk and Cloud Security
Deep knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and EU regulatory frameworks
Led several organizations through successful security certifications.
Philosophy:
"Security shouldn't be a barrier to innovation. My goal is to help growing companies build security programs that protect what matters while enabling them to move fast and win customers."