Security Champions Program

Security doesn’t scale on paper – it scales through people.

Most organizations have the tools and the policies.
What they’re missing is the mindset across the board.
Security Champions Programs activate the people who make security real – by embedding it into culture, collaboration, and everyday decisions.

Security demands are growing – but knowledge remains centralized.

In many organizations, responsibility for security lies with a small group of specialists, while day-to-day decisions with security impact are made in development teams.
This disconnect creates structural tension: the central team hits capacity limits, collaboration suffers from knowledge gaps, and frustration grows on both sides – through miscommunication, misunderstandings, and mismatched expectations.
The result? Critical security issues remain unresolved or are discovered too late.

Security Champions Programs tackle this gap head-on:
They create clear roles within teams, enable knowledge transfer, and build bridges between security and engineering.

Cyber Security becomes closer to the teams – tangible, and effective.

A well-designed Security Champions Program changes more than just processes – it shifts mindset and collaboration.
And that’s exactly what we care about at FullCyrcle Security:

Security is considered from the start.
Champions bring the security perspective directly into product development – without detours through central teams.
Teams take ownership.
Security becomes a shared responsibility, not an external requirement.
Security becomes more present – without overwhelming anyone.
Champions translate complex requirements into team language and vice versa. They act as multipliers, mentors, and catalysts.
The central security team is relieved.
It can focus on strategic topics and enablement – instead of chasing tickets.
The organization becomes more resilient.
Through distributed knowledge, better communication, and a stronger security culture.

Security Champions Programs don’t just raise awareness – they drive real, lasting change in practice.

Every organization is different – but successful Champions Programs follow proven patterns.

FullCyrcle helps companies design and implement Security Champions Programs that fit their culture, structure, and level of maturity.
Our approach is modular, hands-on, and impact-driven.

We don’t start with concepts – we start with questions:

What goals should the program achieve?

What role should Champions play within the teams?

What kind of support do they need – technical, organizational, or cultural

Based on this, we work with you to develop a program that truly fits your organization. Typical building blocks include:

Role definition and expectation setting – for clarity and accountability

Onboarding processes – that motivate instead of overwhelm

Skill-up formats – from fundamentals to threat modeling, flexibly combined

Community building and communication – so Champions can connect, share, and grow

Measurement and feedback loops – because effective programs evolve over time

Whether you’re launching a pilot with three Champions or scaling to a program with 50+ participants – we support you from concept to execution.

What makes a great Champions Program – and what does it look like in practice?

We help you design a program that integrates seamlessly into your day-to-day operations and delivers real value.
We combine proven content with custom focus areas that fit your needs.

Possible building blocks include:

Kickoff workshops
Provide orientation, clarify roles, and build motivation – ideal for launching or scaling a program

Hands-on skill-ups
Practical training on topics like secure coding, threat modeling, cloud security, or effective communication

Mentoring and peer learning
Champions benefit from each other – we encourage exchange and mutual support

Community formats
Regular meetups, lightning talks, or CTFs (Capture the Flag) to refresh knowledge and strengthen engagement

Toolkits and templates
Practical resources for day-to-day work – from checklists to threat modeling canvases

Measurement and iteration
KPIs, feedback loops, and strategic reviews – to ensure your program stays alive and continues to grow

You decide what’s needed. We bring the experience, the structure, and the methods.

Is this the right fit for your organization?

Security Champions Programs aren’t for every company – but they’re a better fit than many think.
You might be wondering whether this approach is right for your organization. In our experience, it’s especially valuable when one or more of the following apply:

You want to bring security ownership into your teams instead of centralizing it.

Your security team is reaching its capacity limits and can no longer support every team equally.

You’re looking for more understanding and better collaboration between security and engineering.

Your organization is undergoing a transformation – for example, toward cloud, DevSecOps, or agile development.

You’re seeking a way to embed security more consciously and sustainably into your company culture.

Whether you’re a start-up, scale-up, or established mid-sized company – a well-designed Champions Program can be a powerful lever to embed security in day-to-day work for the long term.