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Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)

Effective security leadership demands experienced cybersecurity professionals who have developed security programs from the ground up and successfully navigated real-world incidents. Our team offers this essential experience, drawn from leading enterprises and beyond, providing you with proven security leadership without the cost of a full-time executive. With our virtual CISO service, you gain access to a deep reservoir of expertise that strengthens your organization's security posture and guides you through the constantly changing digital threat landscape.

vCISO

Overview

Virtual CISO

What Does A vCISO Service Offer

Every organization is unique, and so are its risks. CYRVANA's virtual CISO service offers a bespoke, cost-effective, and expert advise to mitigate your specific risks to a level that enables you to drive your business strategies forward. Our service offering always adhere to the following tenets:

  • Strategic Alignment
  • Efficient Risk Management
  • Increase Organization's Cyber Resiliency

Cybersecurity Leadership Gap

Majority of the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) have glaring gap in Cybsecurity leadership let alone lack of technical acument. Bridging the Cybersecurity leadership gap is the need of the hour to help them address the unique challenges they face. A vCISO can help them bridge this gap by building a robust security program, ensuring compliance, and protecting critical assets while meeting their business goals.

  • Limited Resources and Budget Constraints
  • Complex Regulatory Requirements
  • Lack of In-House Expertise
  • Increasingly Targeted by Cyber Criminals
  • Challenges in Incident Response and Recovery

Service Highlights

Key features of our vCISO service to enhance your organization's security posture.

  • Affordable Access to Expert Leadership
  • Tailored Cybersecurity Strategies
  • Ongoing Support and Monitoring
  • Guidance on Compliance and Risk Management
  • Proactive Threat Management
  • Offer An Independent and Objective Advise

Benefits

Having a CISO to run your cybersecurity function relieves you of most headaches you may have to deal later. For those who do not have the appetite to have one in-house, vCISO is a viable option.

Expert Support

Enables access to an experienced Cybersecurity leaders without having to worry about the cost overhead in hiring a full-time CISO. vCISO provides the expert support when you need it, and pay only for the time and services leveraged.

Objectivity

Along with their vast experience, vCISOs tend to be less subjective while being fully integrated into your business as they do not succumb to organizational bureaucracy that otherwise exists for a CISO.

Regulatory Compliance

Most US state governments have regulations that require designation of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). For those who cannot afford one, vCISO covers that gap.

Cost Effective

Hiring a full time CISO costs a fortune depending on the size and need of your organization. vCISO service keeps the cost low as you only pay for the time leveraged.

Diverse Experience

vCISOs are CISO and/or Security Leaders who have been in the trenches of managing Cyber risk and have worked in organizations of various sizes across various industry sectors. This knowledge and context helps them to make quick and efficient decisions for your organization.

Our Methodology

What's Involved

Feel free to reach out to us and discuss your needs. Even if you are not sure and feel you are not ready to hire a vCISO, our team offers advice on the options that may be relevant to your business goals. Download our vCISO service overview document to get started.

Schedule Your Consultation

Begin your journey towards enhanced cybersecurity by scheduling an initial consultation with our experts. During this meeting, we will discuss your organization's unique challenges and goals, providing you with a tailored overview of how our virtual CISO services can benefit you.

Virtual CISO Assignment

A vCISO will be assigned to your organization based on the outcome of the envisage phase and the agreed terms in the SOW. This phase will set the stage for the vCISO to kick start the Cybersecurity program.

Integrate The vCISO

This phase will help prepare all the necessary artifacts, documentation, and tools required for the vCISO. This phase should ideally enable the vCISO get the required attention, access, and authority that will enable him/her to build the creditability and trust with key stakeholders and leadership.

Conduct Assessments

This phase involves a comprehensive assessment of the customer's current security posture. This typically involves analysis of policies, controls, crtical systems, and risk assessment.

Develop and Deploy

This phase will develop recommendations, devise a strategic security plan, and launch the security program.

Continuous Improvement

This phase involves continuously assessing the effectiveness of the implemented security controls, make adjustments to the roadmap as needed, and maintain ongoing security management activities.

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Commonly Asked Questions

FAQ

Find answers to common questions about our Virtual CISO services. Learn how a Virtual CISO can enhance your cybersecurity, benefit your industry, and deliver results quickly. For more information, reach out to our team.

A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) is a security expert who provides strategic security leadership and guidance on a part-time or as-needed basis. Unlike a traditional CISO who is a full-time employee, a vCISO offers flexible, cost-effective expertise tailored to your organization's specific needs, allowing even smaller companies to benefit from high-level cybersecurity leadership without the expense of a full-time executive.

Virtual CISO services enhance your organization's cybersecurity by providing expert guidance on risk management, policy development, incident response, and strategic planning. Our vCISOs leverage their extensive experience and insights into your unique business processes and objectives to create and implement a robust security strategy, ensuring your organization is well-prepared to handle current and emerging cyber threats.

The cost of a Virtual CISO depends on various factors including the size and complexity of your organization, your infrastructure footprint, number of devices, and the time allocated to you as a client. Typically, you can expect to spend anywhere from $3,500 to $7,000 or more per month based on the above factors.

The timeline for seeing results can vary depending on the current state of your cybersecurity measures and the specific needs of your organization. Typically, you will notice immediate improvements in risk assessment and policy development within the first few weeks. Comprehensive strategy development and implementation may take a few months, but you will benefit from ongoing enhancements and support as the vCISO continues to refine and adapt your security measures.

Our Differentiators

Expert Leadership in Cyber and Privacy

With years of experience in cybersecurity and privacy, our team of experts brings unparalleled leadership and strategic insight. In our role as your business and technical advisors, we translate cybersecurity into your business language and aligning it with your business strategy. Our team comprises of experienced and seasoned Cyber leaders who are multi-skilled across security & privacy strategy, operations, threat research, technology operations, and program management.

Thought Leaders In Cyber and Privacy

Our thought leadership in cybersecurity and privacy helped us to grow as a trusted advisor, guiding organizations through complex digital landscapes. We actively seek to optimize customers' existing investments in security tools and solutions and augment those resources with our expertise, framework and processes that are contextualized to that specific customer. We offer insights that go beyond conventional solutions by staying ahead of emerging threats, regulatory changes, and technological advancements. This expertise has enabled us to craft proactive strategies that enhance security and privacy postures of our customer and foster trust in their digital ecosystems.

Our Value Proposition

Value Proposition

All our services are designed with customer obsession in mind with strong emphasis in bringing value to your business.

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Speed to Maturity

Ability to move your cybersecurity program up the maturity curve rapidly with proven methodologies, technology & processes, and people powered by CYRVANA.

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White-glove Operating Model

CYRVANA's cybersecurity capability along with delivery excellence to orchestrate cybersecurity program while working closely with customer’s teams ensures the desired outcome for the customer.

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Dedicated Subject Matter Expert

A dedicated technical SME will be assigned ensuring timely management of cybersecurity program issues and needs.

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Fit For Purpose

Move away from one-size-fits-all model to a bespoke model with standardization at core with flexibility at edge. This is paramount as we work together to build the cybersecurity program.

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Sector Specific Context

CYRVANA's depth of expertise in various sector and industry specific threat use cases are key to achieve effective outcomes in cyber defense. We leverage and share experience of delivering such services with other customers in the same sector.

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Ecosystem Partnerships

CYRVANA leverages it's alliances and ecosystem partners when deemed fit to solve customer challenges. Alliance and ecosystem partners are cornerstone of CYRVANA's solutions and competency.

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Why Customers Choose CYRVANA

Our primary objective has always been to gain a deep understanding of your operations, identify your needs, and provide valuable insights as your trusted advisor.

11+ Years: Track record disseminating knowledge and insight.
25+ Successful Projects: Demonstrating our ability to implement effective solutions.
15+ Industry Certifications: Showcasing our commitment to continuous learning and excellence in cybersecurity.
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Our Success Stories

Real Results, Real Impact

Discover how CYRVANA has helped businesses across industries enhance their cybersecurity, achieve compliance, and navigate digital transformation. Our case studies showcase tangible results and the powerful impact of our tailored solutions.

Securing a Growing E-commerce Platform

An emerging e-commerce platform faced increasing cyber threats as they scaled. With customer trust at stake, they needed a comprehensive solution to protect sensitive data and prevent breaches. CYRVANA implemented a full-spectrum cybersecurity plan, including risk assessments, data encryption, and ongoing vulnerability scans. With these protections in place, the platform was able to continue growing confidently, knowing their customer data and financial transactions were secure, ensuring a safer online shopping experience for their users.

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Enabling Compliance for a Healthcare Provider

A healthcare provider was struggling to meet the strict requirements of HIPAA and ensure the safety of patient information. CYRVANA’s team developed a customized compliance roadmap, which included secure access management, encryption, and regular audits. By integrating these security measures, the healthcare provider not only achieved full compliance with HIPAA regulations but also enhanced the overall security posture of their systems, leading to improved patient trust and safety. CYRVANA’s proactive approach ensured that the healthcare provider remained audit-ready at all times.

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Enhancing Cyber Resilience for a Financial Institution

A financial institution needed a strong defense system to mitigate the growing risks of cyber-attacks and ensure continuity of operations. CYRVANA designed a comprehensive cybersecurity framework, including advanced threat detection systems, a detailed incident response strategy, and a disaster recovery plan. This approach enabled the institution to minimize disruptions and reduce the potential impact of cyber threats. By strengthening their cybersecurity posture, the institution significantly boosted their resilience against attacks, allowing them to maintain business operations without compromising customer trust.

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Featured Insights

Section 500.04 of the New York state regulation 23 NYCRR 500 mandates companies with over 10 employees, $5 million in gross annual revenue, and $10 million in year-end total assets must designate a qualified individual to oversee Cybersecurity. In 2019, the state of South Carolina passed the South Carolina Insurance Data Security Act which specifically requires a designation responsible for the information security program. These are just a few and there are more that mandate an in-house CISO or a shared CISO. It’s no longer an option NOT to have a cybersecurity leader to orchestrate a cybersecurity program that will protect your critical assets and manage risk. There are no exceptions. Even if you are a small medium enterprise or even a start-up in a basement there are ways you can engage us to address your cybersecurity needs before it’s too late.

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