Virtual CISO
CISO as a service. Get independent advice and export support at fraction of the cost.
THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF VIRTUAL CISO
As the cybersecurity industry is facing serious skills shortage Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role is challenging to fill. In most cases companies cannot afford a full-time CISO or they do not need a full-time CISO. That's exactly where TechForce Cyber's experienced and qualified consultants come in. A CISO’s role is to architect an organisation’s security strategy, present that information to the board, and help to manage the implementation and our virtual CISOs will be responsible for both strategic and operational leadership.
- Risk Assessment
- Strategy Development
- Policy and Procedure development
- Security Architecture review
- Incident Response planning
- Compliance and regulatory support
- Security Awareness Training
- Ongoing support
Overall, the virtual CISO offering provides organisations with access to experienced security professionals who can help them manage their cybersecurity risks without the need to hire a full-time CISO. The vCISO can help organizations improve their security posture, reduce the risk of data breaches, and comply with regulatory requirements.
Key benefits of the virtual CISO service
- Experienced security consultants at a fraction of the cost.
- Independent advice and expert support.
- Increased engagement with board and senior team.
- Aligning the cybersecurity to achieve business objectives securely.
- Objective feedback on current risks and security maturity.
- Insight to the wider security landscape given experience in multiple industries and organizations.
- Compliance support and Incident response planning
Our certifications
“For organizations that need to fill the need for leadership but are not in a position to bring in a full-time and often very costly qualified CISO, the virtual CISO — a combination of staff augmentation, consultant, advisor and strategist — might be an option.”
Jeffrey Wheatman
"Mintra worked with TheTechForce to successfully achieve our Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
TheTechForce team were thorough and professional, carefully guiding us through the process and providing excellent support throughout.
Gaining this certification demonstrates to our business and customers that our processes and procedures are in line with the core industry standard security controls.
We would highly recommend TheTechForce to any business looking to efficiently gain CE certification."
Gareth Allan | Mintra Group
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