A Flexible Approach to Security Leadership
CISO as a Service, sometimes called vCISO (virtual CISO), is an alternative security program leadership strategy that leverages a flexible resourcing model to achieve your program goals.
For organizations struggling with the realities of cost, limited local talent pool, and the need for broad expertise, CISO as a Service is a practical solution to achieve short- and long-term program objectives. CISO as a Service embeds seasoned cyber security consultants within the environment to help lead initiatives and assist with program development, maturation, and management.
The Value We Bring as Your Principal Virtual CISO
As the Principal Virtual CISO, we consult public and private companies on how to fix potential vulnerable areas within their data intellectual property, by explaining to the client the risk areas to avoid even when pricing was attractive.
Execute IT Due Diligence of the firms’ Security Operations center and evaluate their application architecture end to end points, whereby we can easily assess where those vulnerable areas reside. In addition, we supply our clients with forecasting & trend analysis of vertical markets that are prone to advanced attacks.
Once identified we execute a remediation plan of standing up a more secured, cost-effective Security Operations Center by changing the security model from reactive to proactive–if you understand your adversaries, you can develop tactics to combat current attacks and plan better for future threats.
Common Focus Areas Include:
Program development and management
Board-level coalition building
A CISO Service Plan For All
Ongoing virtual CISO services plans are offered over several levels:
Virtual CISO Basic
For small businesses requiring minimal but consistent virtual CISO services, including customer and partner questionnaire support, information security program creation and management, annual information security training, annual business continuity table-top exercise, and an annual qualitative information security risk assessment. 3rd Party Vendor selection and monitoring of: MSSP Cyber Solution Security Operations Provider.
Virtual CISO Intermediate
For small and midsized businesses requiring more complex virtual CISO services. Includes all the features of Basic plus annual SOC2 or similar audit support, compliance with regulations and standards; annual IT security assessment, and 3rd Party Vendor selection and monitoring of: MSSP Cyber Solution Security Operations Provider
Virtual CISO Advanced
For midsized businesses over 300 employees with the complexity to require the features of Intermediate but at a greater volume of virtual CISO services. Includes an annual quantitative information security risk assessment and 3rd Party Vendor selection and monitoring of: MSSP Cyber Solution Security Operations Provider.
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In addition, we offer a variety of specific project-based engagements, including but not limited to:
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
Our managed GRC service enables tracking and dashboard reporting on information security risks, compliance with various frameworks and regulations, asset management, and tracking of incidents. Clients have visibility into their program’s KPIs via a secured website. May be added to any package above for an additional fee.
Training
The human is the weakest link. As a partner, our virtual CISOs provide and manage online training to further your organization’s information security awareness, reducing the risk of an information security incident caused by human error. May be added to any package above for an additional fee.
Information Security Risk Assessment
Information security is, at its core, risk management. Risks must be identified and prioritized to efficiently apply resources for mitigation. An Information Security Risk Assessment (ISRA) is the tool for managing and communicating risks to executive management and the Board of Directors. Without a solid ISRA, executives do not have a clear understanding of the information security risks they are ultimately responsible for, and staff have no direction on the risks to address.
Security Operation Center (SOC) full scale build-out
Determine the purpose and goals of the Security Operations Center (SOC) for the end client and define the scope of its operations. The SOC monitors an organization’s entire IT infrastructure, 24/7. The overarching strategy of a security operations center revolves around threat management, which includes collecting data and analyzing that data for suspicious activity in order to make the entire organization more secure. Raw data monitored by SOC teams is security-relevant and is collected from firewalls, threat intel, intrusion prevention and detection systems (IPSes/IDSes), probes, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems. Alerts are created to immediately communicate to team members if any of the data is abnormal or displays indicators of compromise (IOCs). Create a comprehensive strategy and plan for building the SOC. Develop governance frameworks and policies that outline the rules and guidelines for operating the SOC. Identify and procure the necessary technology tools and solutions to support the SOC’s operations. Build the team, based on the best SOC model for the organisations size.
GDPR Readiness Assessment
Concerned about the General Data Protection Regulation? A virtual CISO can analyze your information flows and provide an assessment of your organization to comply with the GDPR.
ISO 27001/2 Gap Analysis
ISO 27001/ISO27002 is the most widely followed information security framework worldwide, covering all aspects of an information security program. Information security programs aligned with and adhering to ISO 27001ISO27002 will achieve most regulations and standards compliance requirements. Our virtual CISO can get you there.
IT Security Due Diligence Assessments
Does your organization’s firewall ruleset make sense? Are your other IT controls maximized for protection? Our experienced virtual CISOs provide an independent review to verify IT controls or recommend changes, all while not impeding business operations.
Information Security Program / Policy Creation and Implementation
The Information Security Program document and associated policies form the foundation of an organization’s information security program. A virtual CISO will design policies and standards (including RACI charts) to match your organization’s need and culture.
Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery
Your business needs to survive unintended events, i.e. Global Pandemic, Natural Weather Disasters, etc. Let one of our virtual CISOs work with you to create meaningful BCP and DR Plans, inclusive with supporting documentation sets and conduct effective table-top exercises to ensure continuity of operations, whatever the cause for the interruption.
Third-Party (Vendor) Reviews
Migrating to a cloud provider does not absolve an organization of its cyber security responsibilities. Controls must be assessed and confirmed to align with the corporate risk tolerance. Vendor information security reviews, to include thorough SOC1/2 audit reports, are an essential element of proper information security risk management. Our virtual CISOs years of experience reviewing vendors will work for you.
Compliance with Regulations and Standards
Whether PCI, US HIPAA, US SOX, GDPR, UK GDPR, SOC1, SOC2, or other regulations/standards, our virtual CISOs can help your organization achieve information security compliance.
Data Mapping Exercises
Where is your data? How is it protected? A data mapping exercise led by a virtual CISO skilled in privacy concerns will answer these questions and reveal gaps in controls – and is required for GDPR, CCPA as well as country specific data protection laws.
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At CyberPanther SARL Monaco, we are committed to helping businesses of all sizes protect their valuable assets and maintain a strong cybersecurity posture.
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