vCISO Innovation
Integrated Security at the Speed of Business
A New Era in Information Security
Cyber and compliance risks for small and medium-sized businesses are growing. Cyber insurance requirements are becoming steeper. Remaining cyber resilient is getting harder as cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated and the threats are all encompassing.
Every Organization Needs a CISO
Every organization requires a Chief Information Security Officer to lead initiatives in cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection. But not every organization has the talent or resources to ensure a full-time on-premises CISO. This doesn’t mean that you need to remain vulnerable to cyberthreats, phishing scams, ransomware, and all the other dangers on the digital landscape.
Reducing Risks Through Cyber Resilience
A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is part of the C-suite company leadership who is in charge of cybersecurity, sees the big picture, and understands how security and business are closely related. The CISO is an executive-level advisor who can speak the language of the Board, provide an overview of risks, create strategic plans, and help deploy the right levels of security controls and governance.
What a vCISO Does
Evaluate
Connects the organization’s goals to security risks
Design
Creates a viable security strategy tied to the company objectives
Identify
Uncovers cybersecurity gaps and understands strategic vulnerabilities
Supervise
Oversees compliance processes relevant to the industry
Mitigate
Implements remediation plan to address cyberthreats
Educate
Updates stake-holders of imminent digital risks
Inform
Reports to top management in a meaningful way
vCISO Benefits for Your Organization
Scalability and Resource Optimization
Reduce costs associated with hiring a full-time CISO. Get the services you need when you need them; scale them based on growth and evolving security needs.
Proactive Risk Mitigation
Identify and mitigate security risks to secure sensitive data. Implement early measures to thwart cyber-security incidents and protect the reputation of your business.
Real-Time Incident Response
Round-the-clock availability for urgent security concerns. Timely response to emerging threats. Tailored security plans and recommendations.
Compliance and Regulatory Alignment
Peace of mind your organization is complying with industry regulations and standards, and is getting assistance preparing for cybersecurity audits.
Vendor and Technology Assessment
Get insights into the security posture of third-party vendors and technologies to ensure they meet your organization’s security standards.
Security Awareness Training
Regular security training and phishing simulation programs for employees to promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the entire organization.
Fractional CISO Service by iShift
Our vCISO service is designed to help mitigate risk and vulnerabilities, align your team in cybersecurity and compliance, and strengthen your organization’s overall security posture. We are offering CISO-level expertise to organizations from regulated industries that lack the resources or talent for a full-time CISO.
This is NOT “CISO-lite.” You get the full benefits of an experienced CISO leading a panel of active CISOs that work for you. This experienced team of seasoned security professionals assists in the review of your infrastructure and the baseline assessment of your current state of security. Then they help you develop a robust cybersecurity strategy and a plan to prioritize your security work.
Real-Life CISO Expertise
AI-Powered Automation
Proactive Risk Reduction
Centralized Cyberthreat Visibility
Cybersecurity Audit Support
Powered by an AI-enabled vCISO platform to deliver structured process and predictable outcomes
Supported Security Frameworks
- NIST-CSF
- NIST 800-53
- NIST 800-171
- NIST-SSDF
- FFIEC
- CIS V8
- ISO 2701 2013
- ISO 2701 2022
- SOC2
- CMMC Level 1
- CMMC Level 2
- HIPPA
- GDPR
- NIS 2 Directive
- PCI-DSS
- Cyber Essentials
- FTC Safeguard
- New SEC Regs
- ICS Cybersecurity
Why Use Our Fractional CISO Service
Elevate your cybersecurity strategy with iShift. We have a proven history in implementing vCISO solutions and a team boasting prior roles as CISO, CTO, CIO, and CISSP certification. We bring executive-level expertise for scalable and swift results. Our Security-First Approach ensures robust measures for data protection, privacy, encryption, access controls, and security audits. We prioritize Compliance-Driven Work, aligning your tech ecosystems with leading security standards. We offer a comprehensive security partnership focused on experience, diligence, and regulatory compliance for your business protection.
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