vCISO Service 

A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) is an external cybersecurity expert who provides strategic leadership and guidance to organizations on a flexible, contractual basis. Unlike a full-time, in-house CISO, a vCISO is hired to address specific security needs, oversee risk management, and develop robust cybersecurity strategies tailored to the organization’s goals and industry requirements. Hiring a vCISO is cost-effective and more affordable than employing a full-time CISO, especially for smaller businesses or startups. 

Simcotron SecureSolutions offers a range of services tailored to strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity posture. Some of the common services our vCISO can assist with are: 

Risk Assessment and Management

Identifying, evaluating, and mitigating cybersecurity risks. 

Security Program Development

Creating comprehensive cybersecurity programs that integrate with the organization's operations and culture. 

Incident Response Preparation and Planning

Developing and implementing strategies to respond to and recover from security incidents. 

Policy Development and Implementation

Creating and enforcing security policies that align with your organization's objectives and regulatory requirements.  

Governance and Compliance

Ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements such as NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. 

Security Training and Awareness

Educating employees on cybersecurity best practices and protocols. We can do it remotely over the web or in person. 

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Planning and managing processes to ensure business operations can continue during and after a disaster. 

Security Architecture Review:

Evaluating and optimizing the design of your security infrastructure. 

Vendor Security Management

Assessing and managing the security of third-party vendors. 

Threat Intelligence and Monitoring

Providing insights into emerging threats and continuous monitoring to detect and respond to potential security incidents.  

The duration of the activities depends on the time vCISO services are purchased and the size of the client. Typically, a contracted Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) focuses on several key tasks during the first 90 days to establish a strong cybersecurity foundation for the company. Here are the main tasks:

First 30 Days: Discovery and Assessment

  • Initial Discovery Phase: Conduct meetings with key stakeholders to understand the company's current cybersecurity posture, pain points, and goals.

  • Risk Assessment: Perform a comprehensive risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities and threats.

  • Review Existing Policies: Evaluate existing security policies, procedures, and controls.

  • Compliance Check: Ensure the company is compliant with relevant regulations and standards.

Next 30 Days: Planning and Strategy Development

  • Develop Security Strategy: Create a tailored cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives.

  • Prioritize Risks: Identify and prioritize the most significant risks to address first.

  • Create Action Plan: Develop a detailed action plan with specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) objectives.

  • Stakeholder Communication: Communicate the strategy and action plan to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Final 30 Days: Implementation and Monitoring

  • Implement Controls: Begin implementing security controls and measures based on the action plan.

  • Monitor Progress: Set up monitoring systems to track the progress of implemented measures.

  • Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions and awareness programs for employees.

  • Regular Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on the progress and effectiveness of the security initiatives.

These tasks help ensure that the vCISO can quickly establish a robust cybersecurity framework and address critical security issues effectively.