In today’s digital age, it has become critical for companies to have a robust cyber security strategy in place for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). However, not every organisation can afford to hire a full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead their security efforts. That’s where a virtual Information Security Officer (ISO) comes in.
A virtual ISO can provide the expertise and guidance your organisation needs, without the cost of a full-time CISO. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the value of a virtual ISO, and the potential impacts on security, profit, and reputation.
Comprehensive security programme
Benefit from a comprehensive security programme that includes all aspects of information security management. A virtual ISO can aid with the following:
- Strategic Security planning – Addressing risks, identifying gaps, and building a strategic security plan
- Compliance readiness – Supporting you with compliance and audit readiness for standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST and GDPR.
- Governance meetings – Facilitating governance meetings and communicating the state of information security to the rest of the business
- Information security policy development – Developing policies to assist in communicating information security expectations and informing employees of their role in cybersecurity. Developing processes to mitigate future risk and establish a continuous improvement cycle to protect against evolving threats
- Security awareness training – Training staff who are often the first line of defence for threats. All personnel should be periodically trained to maintain awareness and remind them of their responsibilities
- Security incident response – Putting response processes in place and managing any information security or data security breaches
- Third party management – Third party risk management and conducting third party audits
By having a well-rounded programme in place, you can ensure that your organisation is protected against risks, threats and vulnerabilities whilst continually improving your system at the same time.
Maximising profitability
In today’s business landscape, cyber security breaches can be costly. A virtual ISO can help protect your firm from potential financial and reputational damages that a breach can cause. Moreover, by developing and implementing the most effective cyber security measures, your business will be better positioned to attract and retain customers, increase revenue, and ultimately, maximise profitability.
Preserving your reputation
Data breaches and cyber-attacks can result in irreparable damage to a company’s reputation. This can lead to a loss of customer trust and a decrease in market share. A virtual ISO can work with your team putting measures in place to prevent breaches from occurring, effectively safeguarding your reputation. If a breach were to occur, they can help to mitigate the damage and manage the incident response process.
Scalable solution
One of the biggest advantages is the scalability of services. Whether you’re a small start-up or a large corporation, a virtual ISO can tailor services to meet your unique needs. You can choose to engage services for a specific project, or for ongoing support at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time CISO.
Protect against security risks
Our Virtual Information Security Officer services provide numerous benefits to your business, from protecting against security risks to maximising profit and safeguarding your reputation. At Inavate, we understand that no two companies are the same, therefore we offer a completely tailored service on a regular basis, or simply on demand.
By working together, we can ensure that your company is fully protected against cyber threats, and that your organisational security strategy is comprehensive and up to date.
Contact Inavate Consulting today about virtual information security services.
