Zero Trust
Consulting to design and adopt a zero trust model: identity, segmentation and continuous verification.
Service
CISO as a Service
Outsourced security leadership: strategy, roadmap and board reporting, without the cost of a full-time executive.
- Automation
- The portal gives your board up-to-date indicators: open findings by severity, pending retests and the progress of each engagement.
- Human validation
- Your outsourced CISO prioritizes risks according to your business and drives execution with our technical team.
The challenge
Security needs a leader, even if you cannot hire one full time yet
Boards, regulators, customers and insurers expect someone to be accountable for information security: to set priorities, manage risk and report on progress. In many organizations that role does not exist or falls on IT, which already has other urgent matters.
With CISO as a Service you bring in an experienced security leader, with the time commitment your organization needs, without the cost or recruitment time of a full-time executive.
Our CISO works alongside your management and teams: turning security into a concrete plan, driving it forward and reporting measurable progress.
What we do
A CISO’s responsibilities, with the commitment you need
We tailor scope and time commitment to your organization’s maturity, size and obligations.
Strategy and roadmap
A security plan aligned with business goals, with realistic priorities, budget and timelines.
Governance and policies
A policy framework, roles and responsibilities, and a security committee that makes decisions.
Risk management
Identification, assessment and treatment of security risks, with owners and follow-up.
Board reporting
Regular reports in business language on risks, progress and required investments.
Third parties and vendors
Security assessments of critical vendors and security requirements in contracts.
Crisis leadership
Coordinating the response to major incidents, communicating with leadership and engaging with regulators.
How we work
From assessment to measurable, continuous improvement
01
Initial assessment
We measure your security maturity against NIST CSF 2.0 and understand your regulatory and contractual obligations.
02
Prioritized roadmap
We define the highest-impact initiatives and a phased plan that fits your budget.
03
Governance
We formalize roles, policies and a security committee involving key business areas.
04
Hands-on execution
We drive projects, coordinate your teams and vendors, and remove blockers.
05
Metrics
We define performance and risk indicators to measure progress objectively.
06
Reporting and improvement
We present results to leadership and adjust the plan as the business and the threats change.
Deliverables
A security program leadership can follow
Reference frameworks
- NIST CSF 2.0
- ISO/IEC 27001
- CIS Controls v8
- SBS 504-2021
- Maturity assessmentThe current state of your security against NIST CSF 2.0, with prioritized gaps.
- Strategy and roadmapA phased security plan with initiatives, owners, budget and timelines.
- Policy frameworkSecurity policies and standards tailored to your organization.
- Metrics dashboardPerformance and risk indicators for management follow-up.
- Board reportsRegular reports on the program’s status, risks and decisions required.
- Audit supportSupport with auditors, regulators and customer requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What clients usually ask before we start
How much time does the CISO dedicate?
It depends on your needs: monthly hours, committee participation and availability during incidents. The commitment is reviewed periodically as the program matures.
Does it replace our IT team?
No, it complements it. The CISO sets strategy, manages risk and prioritizes; your IT teams and vendors execute with that clear direction.
Can it fulfill the role required by regulators such as the SBS?
It depends on the requirements that apply to your entity. We work with your compliance team to define the right arrangement for regulatory requirements.
What happens if we later hire an in-house CISO?
We help with the selection and handle an orderly transition, handing over the strategy, documentation and program metrics.
Is it a project or an ongoing service?
It is an ongoing service, because security requires continuous attention. The scope is reviewed with you periodically.
Other services
A comprehensive view of your security
Red Team & Ethical Hacking
Human-led adversary exercises that test whether your organization detects and contains a real attack, with tactics mapped to MITRE ATT&CK.
Penetration Testing
Manual testing of web applications, APIs, mobile apps, infrastructure and cloud that goes where a scanner can’t.
Let’s define the right scope for your organization
Tell us about your objectives and constraints. We will send you a proposal with scope, rules of engagement, timeline and deliverables.