Cybersecurity governance and leadership
vCISO
External, part-time cybersecurity leadership with executive accountability.
What it involves
What we do
A virtual CISO who takes charge of your organisation's cybersecurity: priorities, risks, plan, budget and reporting to senior management, without the cost of a senior in-house hire.
What's included
- Initial maturity and risk assessment
- Cybersecurity strategy, roadmap and budget
- Policies, internal rules and governance model
- Monthly tracking of indicators and projects
- Liaison with management, auditors, customers and regulators
- Coordination of suppliers and technical teams
Who it's for
- SMEs and mid-sized companies without their own CISO
- Groups that need a security lead for each subsidiary
- Organisations undergoing certification or regulatory adaptation
Deliverables
- Security master plan
- Executive dashboard
- Quarterly report to management
- Living risk register
Reference frameworks and standards
Reference frameworks used to design, implement, review and evidence. They are not presented as our own certifications unless contractually applicable.
How we approach it
- DiscoverWe get to know your business, environment, risks and priorities.
- AnalyseWe assess maturity, exposure, compliance and real capabilities.
- DesignWe define strategy, roadmap, architecture and action plan.
- ImplementWe deliver controls, processes, technology and evidence.
- OperateWe monitor, respond and support continuous improvement.
- OptimiseWe measure results, reduce risk and evolve capabilities.
Related services
More in Cybersecurity governance and leadership
CISO Office
A security office that gives the in-house CISO structure, method and delivery capacity.
Govern- Project plan and tracking
- Evidence repository
- Status reports for committees
Security Committee
Design, set-up and facilitation of the cybersecurity governance body.
Govern- Committee charter
- Executive dashboard
- Minutes and resolution tracking
Risk governance
Methodology, analysis and treatment of technology risks aligned with the business.
Govern- Risk analysis report
- Risk map and risk appetite
- Prioritised treatment plan
Roadmap and executive reporting
Multi-year roadmap and executive reporting that translate security into decisions.
Govern- Cybersecurity roadmap
- Executive dashboard
- Periodic report to management
AI governance (ISO/IEC 42001 and AI Act)
Inventory, risks, evidence and maturity to use artificial intelligence with control and compliance.
Govern- AI inventory and register
- AI usage policy
- AI risk assessment
Third-party risk (TPRM)
Management of supplier and third-party risk across the entire lifecycle.
Govern- TPRM programme
- Supplier and risk register
- Assessment reports per supplier
Let's talk
Does vCISO fit your situation?
Tell us about your challenges and let's design together the best strategy to protect and strengthen your business.