Use Cases for a vCISO
What is a virtual CISO (vCISO)
Why are vCISOs becoming more popular?
Facilitating Transition for Full-Time CISO: An interim vCISO provides significant value during the transition period following the departure of an existing CISO. They can assess the current cybersecurity strategy and assist in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of a new full-time CISO.
Compliance Program Development: A vCISO with expertise in specific compliance regulations can aid in crafting a strategy and execution plan that aligns with the mandates of PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO, or other relevant standards.
Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: For Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs) that may find the cost of a full-time CISO prohibitive, a vCISO offers a cost-effective alternative, providing the necessary expertise to develop a tailored security program on an as-needed basis.
Optimizing Cybersecurity Budget: Organizations of all sizes can benefit from a vCISO’s insight into their cybersecurity budget. A vCISO can help identify areas where funds can be allocated more efficiently to enhance security measures.
Meeting Customer Demands for Cybersecurity: Small manufacturers and suppliers are increasingly facing demands from their customers to implement comprehensive cyber risk and compliance programs. Engaging a vCISO can help integrate cyber, enterprise risk, and compliance frameworks into a unified reporting structure, thereby formalizing the cybersecurity program and facilitating performance tracking at the enterprise level.
