Security transformation
A helping hand in transforming your security posture.
Virtual CISO
What is vCISO?
- Seasoned cybersecurity professional:
Will provide strategic guidance and leadership on a part-time or fractional basis
- Serves as an advisory arm:
Existing IT/Security team can leverage vCISO’s vast experience and receive industry insights.
- Tailored security strategy:
Our seasoned vCISO will evaluate risk assessments and recommend tailored security strategies for your business and data.
- All this by providing a 360° view using industry best practices.
Why vCISO?
- Cost- Effective:
Get top-tier expertise excluding expense of a full time CISO.
- Flexibility:
Scale up or down based on your organization’s needs.
- Immediate Impact:
Rapidly address security gaps by making informed decisions.
- Tailored Solutions:
Strategies aligned for your business goals.
- Proactive Security:
Stay ahead of threats and compliance requirement.
Approach
360° REVIEW
Risk assessment and landscape.
RISK QUALIFICATIONS
Preparation of risk sheet and a risk score based on NIST, CIS, C2M2 & ISO27001.
ROADMAP PLANNING
Discussion of risk sheet with management to align priorities as per business need and risk appetite.
SOLUTIONING
Procurement of decided solution and deployment as well as integration of solutions.
RISK MONITORING
Monitoring of deployed security controls, KPI & KRA
HANDOVER
Handover of a complete project with options of continuous future management and monitoring.
Scope Of Work
GRC Service
* Regulatory Compliance
* Regulatory Management
* IT Risk & Compliance
* Continuous Control Monitoring
* Auditing
* Compliance Risk Tracking
* Maturity Assessments
* Enterprise Security Awareness
* Cybersecurity Strategy Development
* Information Security Metrics Formulation
360° Technology Landscape Review
Analysis involves gaining a thorough understanding of the environment by reviewing key areas like:
* Governance (Policy Framework, Backup Process, Vendor/ Outsourcing Process Review)
* Identity and Access Control
* Infrastructure (Network, Cloud Services Integration, Encryption and Key management)
* Inventory (H/W & S/W) and License Management
* Software Development Lifestyle Processes
Gap Assessment
Leverage knowledge from Landscape Review phase to:
* Identify in processes, controls.
* Recommended industry best practices and security controls.
* Align security controls with business objectives.
* Prioritize deployment to meet organizational needs.
* Design roadmap to meet regulatory and compliance needs.
Risk Identifications & Quantifications
* Regulatory Compliance
* Regulatory Management
* IT Risk & Compliance
* Continuous Control Monitoring
* Auditing
* Compliance Risk Tracking
* Maturity Assessments
* Enterprise Security Awareness
* Cybersecurity Strategy Development
* Information Security Metrics Formulation
Designing Security & Data Strategy
Customized solution will be provided in line with business, regulatory, legal and compliance requirement.
Strategy will involve prioritizing deployments to address key issues.
Over time, security posture will increase by following the roadmap.
Budgeting & Risk Mitigation
Risk management framework rules that any risk can be resolved via Acceptance, Transfer, Avoidance, Mitigation.
Risks are resolved by improving the process or deploying a solution (SaaS, On-prem, MSSP etc); the budget for which can be adjusted by choosing a solution.
Solutions will enhance security and improve productivity.
Risk mitigation Implementation
Each risk has a different method of mitigation. Solution roadmap designed will be leveraged here and deployment timelines will be based on priority.
Policy Compliance & Insurance
Policy incorporating industry best practices drive an organization’s information security program. Hence, all product selections, deployments, fine-tuning and monitoring will follow guidelines set by the policy framework.
Cyber insurance is a critical task for many organizations. We can engage with the insurance providers/brokers, clarify their questions and obtain the best possible coverage.
Training & Awareness
Information Security Management program will not succeed without management and user support. Appropriate training will educate users on permissible activities, monitoring conditions and repercussions to violations.
Training can be provided to the following roles:
* Board and executive leadership
* Administrators
* Users (employees, Vendors, Contractors)
Risk KRA/ KPI Building
Key Result Area (KRA) / Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
Identify brief list of clear, realistic goals that are:
* S (specific)
* M (measurable)
* A (aligned)
* R (relevant)
* T (time-bound)
Risk Advisory & monitoring
Monitoring the risk from Governance and Technical perspective to maximize the security role
Governance:
* Monitor Security KRA & KPI defined
Technical:
* Monitor the security controls put in place
* Setup SOC if required
* Monitor the internal team as well as the SOC’s performance
Security Controls Monitoring
Information Security Management program will not succeed without management and user support. Appropriate training will educate users on permissible activities, monitoring conditions and repercussions to violations.
Training can be provided to the following roles:
* Board and executive leadership
* Administrators
* Users (employees, Vendors, Contractors)
Product Security
Product Security Coach
Role
* Partner with product teams to integrate security into the product development lifecycle.
* Provide security expertise and guidance on Product design, Architecture and Implementation.
* Help teams identify and mitigate security risks.
* Promote a culture of security within the product organization.
Key Deliverables
* Security requirements gathering and analysis.
* Defining end to end security strategy of product and security design reviews.
* Security testing consulting like CI/CD & DevSecOPS pipeline review.
* Review & Guide on information security policies
Other services
(available on request)
* Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
* For cloud infrastructure
* For end point
* For the hardware / firmware
* ISO 27001 internal audit and certification
* Forensic investigation
* Ransomware recovery
* Breach coaching and assistance
* Cyber insurance assistance
* Installation, Configuration, Maintenance, Support of any product.
Timelines
Timelines
4-12 Weeks
360° review, Gap assessment, Risk Identification, Risk quantifications, Security Data Strategy.
4-16 Weeks
Budgeting & Solutions, Policies, Deployment Integration.
12-104 Weeks
Certifications, Cyber Insurance, Awareness Training KPI/KRI Building
2 Weeks
(Handover or Ongoing)
Risk Monitoring, KPI/KRI Advisory
*Actual timeline depends on customer’s support and resources allocation.
GRC Service
* Regulatory Compliance
* Regulatory Management
* IT Risk & Compliance
* Continuous Control Monitoring
* Auditing
* Compliance Risk Tracking
* Maturity Assessments
* Enterprise Security Awareness
* Cybersecurity Strategy Development
* Information Security Metrics Formulation
360° Technology Landscape Review
Analysis involves gaining a thorough understanding of the environment by reviewing key areas like:
* Governance (Policy Framework, Backup Process, Vendor/ Outsourcing Process Review)
* Identity and Access Control
* Infrastructure (Network, Cloud Services Integration, Encryption and Key management)
* Inventory (H/W & S/W) and License Management
* Software Development Lifestyle Processes
Gap Assessment
Leverage knowledge from Landscape Review phase to:
* Identify in processes, controls.
* Recommended industry best practices and security controls.
* Align security controls with business objectives.
* Prioritize deployment to meet organizational needs.
* Design roadmap to meet regulatory and compliance needs.