How POPP3R Scaled from Manual Hours to Strategic vCISO Revenue

Building a Scalable Advisory Engine

POPP3R Cybersecurity, a boutique security management firm, set out to build a scalable, repeatable advisory model that delivered meaningful, business-focused cybersecurity insights efficiently, especially as the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) approval accelerated demand and raised client expectations. 

Manual Workflow and Growth Limits

One of POPP3R’s biggest challenges was its fragmented, manual workflows built around interviews, documents, and spreadsheets that drained time, limited capacity, and slowed delivery. Reporting was particularly burdensome, requiring significant effort to produce consistent, high-quality outputs. “Everything was manual in the process. It took significant time to conduct the assessment, and even longer to produce high-quality reports,” said founder Hernan Popper.

Implementing Cynomi

After evaluating more than 15 tools, POPP3R selected Cynomi. The platform automated key tasks, including data collection, assessment workflows, and reporting, while providing a simple user interface suited for smaller clients. “Cynomi is the only solution out there that makes the assessment process straightforward for small businesses. It’s our core tool for assessments,” said Popper.

Driving Growth and Client Value

With Cynomi, POPP3R shifted from one-off projects to a scalable advisory model that could support long-term client relationships. Automating more than 600 hours of previously manual work freed consultants to focus on higher-value services rather than administrative tasks. 

This efficiency enabled POPP3R to meet the rigorous demands of the CDAP program, launch new vCISO engagements, and deliver consistent, framework-aligned assessments across its client base. The structured, repeatable process also made upselling more natural, as every assessment created a clear path to ongoing advisory work. “Moving from manual vCISO work to Cynomi is like moving from Lotus 123 to SAP,” said Popper.