Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)

Virtual Chief Information Security Officer from ESKA Security serves as a cybersecurity partner for businesses, helping them navigate the ever-evolving threat landscape, reduce risks, and establish a strong security foundation. vCISO help to protects reputation, customer trust and business continuity.

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How vCISO can help your business

A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) can provide valuable assistance to small businesses in several ways:

Risk Assessment

Cost-Effective Expertise

Small businesses often lack the resources to hire a full-time Chief Information Security Officer. A vCISO allows them to access expert cybersecurity guidance without the high cost of a full-time employee.

vCISOs assess the specific cybersecurity risks that many companies faces. They identify vulnerabilities, evaluate potential threats, and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.

Security Strategy

vCISOs develop a tailored cybersecurity strategy aligned with the business's goals and budget. This includes creating policies and procedures to protect against threats.

Incident Respons

In the event of a cyber incident, such as a data breach or a malware attack, vCISOs assist in formulating and executing an effective incident response plan to minimize damage and downtime.

Continuous Monitoring

vCISOs establish monitoring systems to detect and respond to security threats in real-time, enhancing overall security posture.

Compliance Guidance

A wide range of businesses may need to comply with industry-specific regulations or data protection laws. A vCISO helps them understand and meet these compliance requirements.

Security Awareness Training

They can organize cybersecurity training for employees to raise awareness about security best practices and help prevent human error-related security breaches.

Vendor Risk Management

Companies often rely on third-party vendors for various services. A vCISO can assess and manage the security risks associated with these vendors.

Technology Evaluation

vCISO helps companies choose and implement security technologies that align with their needs and budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions.

Insurance and Legal Support

They can assist in navigating cybersecurity insurance and legal matters, which can be complex for companies.

Virtual CISO packages

Choose the best plan that suite for your business:

Iron Safety Net

Bronze Cyber Shield

Sentinel Lite

$ 1,200

$ 2,000

$ 3,200

10 hours per month

20 hours per month

40 hours per month

Select

Guardian Plus

Elite Cyber Custodian

$ 5,200

$ 8,800

80 hours per month

160 hours per month

Select

Industries that need vCISO

Virtual Chief Information Security Officers (vCISOs) can be important for various industries, especially those that handle sensitive data and rely heavily on technology for their operations. Some key industries where vCISOs play a significant role include:

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Finance and Banking

These institutions handle a vast amount of financial and personal data, making them prime targets for cyberattacks. vCISOs help create and implement robust security strategies.

Online retailers store customer payment information, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals. vCISOs work to protect customer data and the integrity of online transactions.

E-commerce

Retail

Retailers, both brick-and-mortar and online, store customer payment information. vCISOs assist in preventing data breaches and maintaining customer trust.

Healthcare

The healthcare industry deals with sensitive patient information and must adhere to strict data protection regulations like HIPAA. vCISOs help ensure compliance and safeguard patient data.

Government and Public Sector

Government agencies manage sensitive information critical to national security. vCISOs help secure government networks and data from cyber threats.

Technology Startups

Even small startups can benefit from vCISO services, as they may lack in-house expertise. vCISOs can help them establish strong security foundations.

Education

Educational institutions handle student and employee data, making them attractive targets for cyberattacks. vCISOs help protect these institutions from data breaches.

Transportation and Logistics

These industries rely on complex supply chain systems and data networks. vCISOs ensure the security of transportation and logistics operations.

Other types of industries

Manufacturing: As manufacturing becomes more connected through the Internet of Things (IoT), the risk of cyberattacks on industrial control systems increases. vCISOs help protect against these threats.

Energy: This industry relies heavily on critical infrastructure, and a breach could have severe consequences. vCISOs focus on safeguarding energy grids and utility systems.

Legal and Law Firms: Legal entities deal with confidential client information. vCISOs assist in maintaining client confidentiality and protecting sensitive legal data.

Virtual CISO: Use cases

Choosing between a vCISO and a full-time in-house employee may be confusing. Let's figure out when a vCISO is the preferable choice.

Small sized business

A full-time CISO is too expensive for an SMB, but smaller organizations still need a mature and effective cybersecurity program. A virtual CISO can work in part-time conditions, crafting a security program fit for your organization by following the enterprise expert guidelines which couldn't be developed without vCISO's participation.

Compliance program

A virtual CISO's specialization consists of assistance in creating a cybersecurity strategy and execution plan that meets the specific security requirements for different business domains. If you need to align the compliance program with certain mandates, then a vCISO can help you create the step-by-step compliance program considering securing the protected information.

Flexibility

Cyber-spend needs to be constantly re-aligned. The cybersecurity measures developed 6 months ago might not be as effective as a measure of protection after a while. A virtual CISO can analyze the current budget or organization of each size and re-direct it to the weak spots effectively distributing it fully securing all your business-critical assets.

Expertise

If you have decided on hiring a full-time CISO, hiring a part-time vCISO could provide the real business value by helping you find a full-time CISO with a professional inside of what knowledge such a professional should obtain to effectively manage your organization's cybersecurity strategy.

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Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)

Our Certificates

What our clients talk about us

How vCISO can help your business

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Risk Assessment

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Cost-Effective Expertise

Small businesses often lack the resources to hire a full-time Chief Information Security Officer. A vCISO allows them to access expert cybersecurity guidance without the high cost of a full-time employee.

vCISOs assess the specific cybersecurity risks that many companies faces. They identify vulnerabilities, evaluate potential threats, and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.

Security Strategy

vCISOs develop a tailored cybersecurity strategy aligned with the business's goals and budget. This includes creating policies and procedures to protect against threats.

Incident Respons

In the event of a cyber incident, such as a data breach or a malware attack, vCISOs assist in formulating and executing an effective incident response plan to minimize damage and downtime.

Continuous Monitoring

vCISOs establish monitoring systems to detect and respond to security threats in real-time, enhancing overall security posture.

Compliance Guidance

A wide range of businesses may need to comply with industry-specific regulations or data protection laws. A vCISO helps them understand and meet these compliance requirements.

Security Awareness Training

They can organize cybersecurity training for employees to raise awareness about security best practices and help prevent human error-related security breaches.

Vendor Risk Management

Companies often rely on third-party vendors for various services. A vCISO can assess and manage the security risks associated with these vendors.

Technology Evaluation

vCISO helps companies choose and implement security technologies that align with their needs and budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions.

Insurance and Legal Support

They can assist in navigating cybersecurity insurance and legal matters, which can be complex for companies.

Virtual CISO packages

Iron Safety Net

Bronze Cyber Shield

Sentinel Lite

$ 1,200

$ 2,000

$ 3,200

10 hours per month

20 hours per month

40 hours per month

Guardian Plus

Elite Cyber Custodian

$ 5,200

$ 8,800

80 hours per month

160 hours per month

Industries that need vCISO

Finance and Banking

E-commerce

Retail

Healthcare

Government and Public Sector

Technology Startups

Education

Transportation and Logistics

Other types of industries

Virtual CISO: Use cases

Small sized business

Compliance program

Flexibility

Expertise

If you have decided on hiring a full-time CISO, hiring a part-time vCISO could provide the real business value by helping you find a full-time CISO with a professional inside of what knowledge such a professional should obtain to effectively manage your organization's cybersecurity strategy.

Request a quote