Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)-as-a-Service

Cyber expertise to help your organisation lift its security capability.

Expert advice on tap.

Our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)-as-a-Service offering provides your organisation with information security leadership or specialist advice, to develop and maintain robust systems.

Delivering on governance, risk and compliance requirements, our CISOaaS program can be scaled up or down to cater to dynamic business needs. Consume as you need it, whether one day a week or in blocks, we can provide the right advice at the right time.

Technical and
Strategic

Scale Up and
Scale Down

Your Virtual
Security Team

True Trusted Advisors

Why choose Cyconsol

Cyconsol has the right people to make your cyber team complete. We have certified senior experts ready to advise you on strategic initiatives, and technical experts when the need arises. You choose what you need and when.

Expert advice and practical guidance
based on your business needs.

Certified experts to help your organisation meet compliance regulations.

Let us strengthen your defences with a security strategy that’s best practice, elevating your maturity and lowering risks.

Deeply technical or highly strategic - we can bring in the right resource at the right time to meet your needs.

Access senior risk consultants who can provide strategic advice for your management and board members.

Experienced architects and cyber specialists who have designed, built and managed complex infrastructure, available to solve unique cybersecurity challenges.

Maximise your security capability - we provide an extension to your organisation’s own information security capabilities.

Lower your costs by paying only for the support you require.

Address a high-risk area or cover a hiring gap - our services are flexible and oriented towards the needs of your business.

Want to know more? Request a discussion about Cyconsol’s CISO-as-a-service offering.

FAQs

  • A CISO-as-a-service or Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) is a cybersecurity expert who provides strategic security leadership to organisations on a flexible, outsourced basis. Instead of hiring a full-time CISO, companies—especially small and mid-sized businesses—can engage a vCISO to oversee their security programs, ensure compliance, and mitigate cyber risks without the overhead of a permanent hire.

  • A vCISO typically helps with:

    • Developing cybersecurity policies and aligning them with business objectives.

    • Risk management and compliance, ensuring adherence to frameworks like PCI DSS or the Essential Eight.

    • Incident response planning, helping organisations prepare for and respond to cyber threats.

    • Security assessments and audits, by undertaking a program of work that prepares an organisation for a successful audit, or remediating vulnerabilities/gaps in your security program.

    • Advising governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) teams on security best practices.

    • Specialised cybersecurity advice on OT, IoT, network, application, and system architecture and design.

  • Many organisations cannot maintain an in-house CISO because there’s not enough complexity to mandate a full time resource. That’s where we come in.

    We provide expert guidance and senior advisory support to help you fulfill your cybersecurity responsibilities and address security gaps—whenever and however you need it. Investing in a robust IT security strategy delivers long-term benefits, enhancing your organisation’s resilience against disruptions.

    Moreover, certain businesses require specialised expertise to safeguard complex systems, a level of security oversight that may exceed the capabilities of an in-house IT team.

    Our engagements are tailored to each client’s specific needs, with access to highly technical specialists or senior consultants as required.

  • Organisations opt for a CISO-as-a-Service when they need cybersecurity advice that suits their situation:

    • Startups without the resources to hire a full-time CISO can use a vCISO for expertise and cost effectiveness

    • Organisations looking for a new permanent CISO may temporarily hire a vCISO to fill the vacancy

    • Organisations under pressure to meet their security or compliance goals can leverage the on-demand nature of the service

    • Organisations looking to transition from capital to operating expenses can adopt a vCISO instead of investing in a full time position

The Cyconsol Advantage

Independent advice based on the specific needs and requirements of our clients.

Top quality professionals with experience - we wont recommend unnecessary and expensive work.

Up to date with Cloud Services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google infrastructure and Microsoft Azure technologies.

Align your security priorities with your business need - some systems matter more than others.

Extensive understanding of E8, ISM and PSPF, among others, and an ability to uplift your cyber posture.

Knowledge of new and emerging threats and able to translate technical risks to the business context.

Fill the strategic and technical gaps with Cyconsol