- Overview
vCISO
In the face of a global talent shortage, it is not easy to identify a security professional with the knowledge and leadership required to prepare and execute a successful information security strategy for your business. Â
SecuriCentrix Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) service solves this problem by enabling your organisation to call upon a highly qualified and experienced security professional as and when required. By acting as an extension of your business, a SecuriCentrix Virtual CISO will assess potential cyber-risks and develop the policies, procedures and controls needed to elevate your security to compliance standards.
vCISO can help an organisation identify its current information security maturity, the threat landscape, what needs to be protected and the level of protection required, as well as the regulatory requirements it needs to meet. The CISO will put together an information security strategy ensuring that the basics are implemented and maintained, risks reduced, and the maturity of information security raised.
vCISO key capabilities:
- Strategist
Prioritises business operations and information assets for the organisation and ensures that security, resources and budgets are fully aligned to execute these priorities.
- Advisor
Understands the implications of new or emerging threats and creates a risk-based strategic roadmap to align cybersecurity efforts with corporate risk appetite.
- Technology integrator
Selects and implements threat detection and monitoring solutions, and integrates services delivered by third parties into a seamless framework.
- Threat prevention
Monitors processes that safeguard the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data and drive the overall security programme.
- Challenges
When A vCISO Can Be Invaluable
- Planning security audits, assessments and reviews
- Developing a threat management strategy
- Achieving compliance with the latest security standards
- Procuring new security products and services
- Recruiting and training IT and security personnel
- Responding to and remediating security incidents
- Benefits
The Benefits Of Our Service
- Provides independent advice
Obtain the insight and impartial advice needed to set your organisation’s cybersecurity goals and budget. - Measures security effectiveness
Better understand the effectiveness of existing security controls and procedures and receive help communicating risks to key stakeholders. - Informs strategic improvements
Gain the insight you need to identify and implement the security improvements that will be of the most significant benefit to your organisation. - Supports regulatory compliance
Better understand the latest data and information security standards, how they apply to your business, and the controls needed to comply with them.
- Scope
The vCISO Service Can
- Provide your organisation with a cost-effective way of maintaining information security systems and managing risk;
- Offer an extension to your organisation’s information security capabilities;
- Deliver an ongoing security presence and ensure risks and incidents before they can cause unacceptable business losses.
- Why SecuriCentrix
Why Choose Us
- Our Services
Our services
SecuriCentrix’s security services are designed to provide the vital assistance needed to make tangible improvements to your organisation’s cyber security posture.Â