Virtual CISO Service

Virtual CISO (vCISO)

A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) provides you with the same strategic leadership, oversight, and guidance on cybersecurity matters as a traditional CISO, but on a flexible, as-needed basis.

Employing a vCISO is a flexible, cost-effective way to access high-level cybersecurity leadership and independent guidance for your information security and risk management.

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Leverage the expert guidance and strategic cyber security oversight that you need without the commitment or cost of a full-time senior executive.

By adopting a virtual chief information security officer service, you will benefit from:

  • An independent, objective cyber security strategy.
  • A proactive champion to protect you from cyber security threat.
  • Proven expertise and deep cross-industry experience.
  • An immediate impact with quick improvement suggestions.
  • An alignment with industry best practise.
  • Great service level flexibility.
  • A mentor for your team.
  • Insight and direction for accreditations such as Cyber Essentials, ISO, CIS etc.

Our vCISO will dedicate time to understand your current operations and future objectives, and then create a roadmap to success.

Virtual CISO Benefits

A cost-effective way of getting access to expert vCISO services

Hiring a full-time CISO can be very expensive, especially for small to medium-sized businesses. A vCISO provides you with access to experienced leadership at a fraction of the cost of a full-time, experienced senior executive.

Access to specialist expertise

vCISOs often have extensive experience across a number of different industries. They bring deep expertise in cyber security, helping organisations like yours address complex challenges with confidence.

Easy scalability and great flexibility

You can engage a vCISO on a flexible basis, scaling services up or down as per your needs. This model is ideal when you know your cyber security needs will fluctuate over time.

An independent, objective perspective

As an external resource, a vCISO can offer you an unbiased, objective view of your cyber security posture, free from internal politics or preconceived notions. You can trust the information you are being told and the strategy that is being developed.

Make your risk management and compliance journey easier

Your vCISO has seen it all before and knows what the various frameworks look like, and what your compliance needs would be. They understand what is important and can effortlessly guide you through your compliance journey.

Immediate availability and rapid mobilisation

Finding and hiring a full-time CISO can take months. It can take a similar time to embed them and get them operational. A vCISO on the other hand can often start immediately, providing you with immediate support during critical periods.

Discover how our vCISO can help you on your cyber security journey.

Our experienced senior cyber security professionals will give you expert help and guidance.

Virtual CISO Features

  • Effective strategic security planning and strategy creation.
  • Gap identification.
  • Risk appetite measured and understood.
  • Risk management framework implemented.
  • Policy and procedure development in line with best practise.
  • Policy and procedure enforcement.
  • Regulatory compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Compliance audit, certifications, and assessment management.
  • Incident response plan development.
  • Incident response and management.
  • Security awareness and training culture fostered.
  • Cyber security vendor and third-party management.
  • Board level reporting.

Virtual CISO Options

  • Availability options.
  • Scope options.

Allowing you to do more

  • Peace of mind that you are in trusted, experienced hands.
  • Focus on your operation and area of expertise.
  • Reduce your cyber insurance premiums.
  • More easily comply with laws, regulations and standards.
  • Confidently know you are following best practise.
  • Access the highest levels of security expertise.
  • Reassure your stakeholders that you are ready should a breach occur.

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Our Team

We employ friendly professionals who have well-rounded experience, the ability to work in a team and a desire to be helpful.

Our Processes

We continue to invest in our systems and have the standards in place for effective, streamlined and consistent service, customised to meet your needs.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to providing remarkable IT services that improves your performance, increases your productivity and protects you.

Our Promise

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