Watchtower

Purpose

The cybersecurity landscape is unforgiving. Startups and SMEs face the same advanced threats and regulatory pressure as global enterprises, but without the same budgets, teams, or expertise. Hiring a full-time CISO is often out of reach, and traditional consultancy models are slow, expensive, and designed for larger firms.

Phenomlab Watchtower was created to close that gap.

Our purpose is simple:

  • Provide direct access to CISO-level guidance without enterprise costs.
  • Deliver advice that is practical, confidential, and responsive.
  • Create a secure hub where organisations can ask questions, build resilience, and stay ahead of threats.

What’s Included

Watchtower is a members-only hub built around clarity and action.

Today, subscribers get:

  • Ask the CISO → unlimited security and compliance Q&A.
  • A private, professional forum (exclusively for active members).
  • Trusted, NDA-style environment → safe to ask real questions without judgement.

Planned expansions include:

  • Briefings → monthly threat intelligence & regulatory updates.
  • Playbooks → templates, checklists, and workflows to implement immediately.
  • Citadel → an executive-level tier for board briefings and strategic insights.

Benefits

Joining Watchtower means gaining enterprise-grade leadership without the overhead:

  • Clarity on demand → get real answers within days, not weeks.
  • Cost-effective → predictable subscription pricing instead of high consultancy fees.
  • Knowledge that compounds → every question and answer builds a shared library for all members.
  • Scalable → support that grows with your business, from tactical fixes to strategic direction.

Most importantly, you’ll never face security and compliance challenges alone.

Watchtower gives you the foresight, guidance, and confidence you need to defend and grow your business.

Frequently Asked Questions

Watchtower is a private, members-only advisory hub created by Phenomlab. It provides direct access to CISO-level guidance on cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management through a secure, confidential forum.

Ask the CISO is designed for:

  • Startups and SMEs that can’t justify a full-time CISO.

  • IT and operations leaders who need clarity on cybersecurity and compliance.

  • Organisations facing regulatory requirements such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, DORA, Cyber Essentials, FCA, or SEC.

  • Unlimited questions via the Ask the CISO forum.

  • Direct answers from a seasoned CISO with decades of experience.

  • Access to a growing knowledge base of past Q&A.

  • A secure, professional community where confidentiality is respected.

  • Monthly membership → £99

  • Yearly membership → £999 (best value)

  • Cost-effective: predictable subscription instead of high hourly fees.

  • Responsive: answers in days, not weeks.

  • Practical: guidance is aligned with your business goals, not generic reports.

Yes. You can ask as many questions as you need each month. There are no quotas or hidden limits.

You can update payment details, upgrade to yearly, or cancel anytime via your Phenomlab account page

Your access to Watchtower will end automatically. You’ll no longer be able to view or post in the forum. You can re-subscribe at any time to regain access.

Future features include:

  • Briefings → monthly threat & compliance updates.

  • Playbooks → ready-to-use templates and workflows.

  • Citadel → an executive-level tier for board strategy and benchmarking.

Watchtower Subscriptions

FeatureMonthlyYearly
Unlimited Q&A in WatchtowerYesYes
Direct answers from a seasoned CISOYesYes
Private members-only forumYesYes
Access to growing knowledge baseYesYes
Cancel anytimeYesYes
Cost£99 / month£999 / year
Savings-Save 2 months (over £189)
Best forTrying out the service or short-term needsLong-term commitment, best value

Watchtower Subscriptions

Monthly

  • Unlimited Q&A in Watchtower: Yes
  • Direct answers from a seasoned CISO: Yes
  • Private members-only forum: Yes
  • Access to growing knowledge base: Yes
  • Cancel anytime: Yes
  • Cost: £99 / month
  • Savings: -
  • Best for: Trying out the service or short-term needs

Yearly

  • Unlimited Q&A in Watchtower: Yes
  • Direct answers from a seasoned CISO: Yes
  • Private members-only forum: Yes
  • Access to growing knowledge base: Yes
  • Cancel anytime: Yes
  • Cost: £999 / year
  • Savings: Save 2 months (over £189)
  • Best for: Long-term commitment, best value
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