Why Choose TrustCISO?

TrustCISO has direct experience of top-tier trust and security consulting, across financial services, technology, consulting, utilities, public sector, defence, and consumer goods.

Growing companies may not yet have a CISO, or know where to start with their information security program development. This is where Fractional CISOs or vCISOs come in. Get the expertise you need, for the time you need it.

In more establish companies, the modern CISO simply can't do it all, and may not have access to the skills they need in a fast growing organisation. They need access to solid technology and security skills, expertise on trust engineering, and advice on how to structure and operate their security org as a business.

TrustCISO will provide you with valuable and actionable insights into your business, risk and technical security posture, and any other aspect of the life of the modern CISO.

FAQ

What is a vCISO, and a CISO?

A CISO is the most senior executive responsible for security in your organisation. The board is ultimately accountable, and they may delegate responsibility for some or all security activities to an appropriately skilled and focused individual in your organisation. If you have one, that person is effectively your CISO. If you don't have one, you can hire one, or you contract in skills from a virtual CISO, or outsource your security activities.

vCISO's are fractional CISOs, giving you cost-effective access to the skills and experience you need. vCISO services are normally delivered on a subscription basis, i.e. a CISO as a Service.

Do I need one?

If you already have the following, maybe you don't:

information risk and business impact is known and managed
a functional information security program
an empowered competent individual responsible for information security
a regularly updated board, with meaningful security metrics on risk and performance
an understanding of compliance responsibilities and threats
strong information security governance, policies, and strategy
clear security architecture
security is embedded in daily operations like changes, leavers/joiners, development
cost effective controls for your known and unknown risks

What will a vCISO do for me?

A vCISO will bring the benefit of their experience to your organisation without the delays of a lengthy executive search, or the commitment of full-time employment costs, during a global cybersecurity skills shortage.

How much does a vCISO cost?

This depends entirely on where you are on your security maturity journey and what you want to achieve. We will discuss your requirements and agree a Scope of Works which meets your requirements. In some cases, i.e. directly supporting incumbent CISOs as contingent consulting, we can offer a more direct time-based billing.

What should we be doing?

Regardless of which model of security leadership you choose, there are some things you must do as a responsible business. A vCISO can help do these things, working with employees, or with 3rd parties as appropriate:

identification of information assets and critical business processes
protection the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of those assets and processes
manage governance, risk, and compliance, including the development of new programs
assess and manage risk, including avoidance, transfer, mitigation, and acceptance
security-minded culture, security awareness and behaviour education and assessment
security operations and incident response
vendor risk management
personnel security on joining, leaving, and changing roles
identity and access management, separation of duties, dual controls
creation and monitoring of baseline security standards
definition, reporting, and remediation of key risk and performance indicators

Don't assume your IT department or provider, or even a security team is already doing all of these things. Check, or engage us to check for you.