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CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) is a trained cyber security expert who ensures that all aspects of a business’s cyber security strategy are running smoothly. For businesses to execute proper protection over time, the presence of a CISO is required to perform high-level IT security and compliance programs that protect your business trade secrets and your sensitive data. 

For many businesses, the search for a suitable, full-time CISO can be challenging and resource-consuming. For many business leaders, recruiting a virtual CISO (vCISO) to fulfil the role is a smart alternative. 

What is the difference between a CISO and vCISO?

A vCISO is a contracted cyber security expert that handles a business’ security strategy and programs. A virtual chief information security officer is highly trained, with years of experience in working for many different organisations and businesses. They are involved in the creation and compliance management of cyber security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines based on the latest frameworks. Other crucial tasks include running cyber security audits, performing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. 

What are the benefits of a vCISO? 

The functions of a vCISO are much similar to that of a CISO, in that they ensure the safety of your business's cyber security and provide threat intelligence. However, CISO-as-a-service allows for some advantages over employing an internal CISO. One such benefit is that a vCISO service can give your business near-immediate expertise on reducing or mitigating cyber security threats and breaches. 

Does my business need a vCISO?

No two businesses are the same and many factors need to be considered when assessing if you need a vCISO. With cyber threats on the rise all businesses are a target. Spamwatch data shows that small and micro Australian business were the hardest hit financially by scams in 2021. Other factors are your growth strategy, most enterprise customers will require a security questionnaire during the tender process that will ask for your cyber and risk credentials. 

Hiring a vCISO is also a more cost-effective option. Often, small to medium-sized businesses are vulnerable to cyber security risks due to insufficient resources to afford a full time CISO. A vCISO service can be tailored to your business strategy and affordability. If you own a small to medium-sized business, opting for a vCISO service is a great way to save spending while not compromising your cyber security. 

CyberUnlocked can be your vCISO

CyberUnlocked can provide you with a vCISO for your business needs. Contact our cyber security professionals today to get started.