Cybriant's Virtual CISO (vCISO) service provides organizations with access to experienced security executives on a fractional or contract basis. The service is designed to assist in the design, implementation, and ongoing oversight of framework-based security programs. The scope of engagement is flexible and can be tailored to specific projects or broader organizational security needs. Use cases include integrating security during acquisitions, selecting and implementing security technologies, and modernizing an organization's security posture. Engagement models include: - Long-Term Contract: vCISO works a set number of hours per month to build and maintain a security framework. - Short-Term Contract: Addresses tactical security needs including strategy, planning, execution, audit, and governance. - Project-Based: Provides direction, oversight, and management for specific security-focused project implementations. - Training: Offers mentoring and training for internal staff on security policies, guidelines, and standards. Core service areas include: - Strategic Planning: Aligning security programs with organizational strategy and business environment. - Strategic Development: Establishing security best practices, policy writing, and ensuring consistency across the organization. - Security Roadmap: Developing detailed project plans, resource allocation, and timelines for strategic security initiatives, including risk and compliance best practices. Benefits include regulatory and compliance role fulfillment, emerging threat awareness, knowledge of applicable security technologies, impact analysis of regulatory changes, and risk analysis of organizational changes.