What is a vCISO Platform and Where Should You Start?
A virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) is a part-time or on-demand CISO hired to provide strategic leadership and ongoing maintenance to an organization’s cybersecurity and information security program.
The job of a vCISO usually entails guiding businesses in developing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity and compliance programs – all without taking up a seat in their offices (and a hefty sum from the payroll budgets).
Some requirements from vCISOs are:
Dynamic risk assessment and management services
Cybersecurity strategy development and maintenance
Implementation of controls to protect organization assets
Employee security awareness training
Compliance and governance enforcement
Incident response, mitigation, and remediation
Continuity and data loss prevention planning
Third-party and supply chain risk management
Communication and reporting to the C-suite and board of directors
7 Key Features to Look for in a vCISO Platform
Not all vCISO platforms are made equal, and there are a few features that you should add to your vCISO checklist when choosing a provider.
Discovery questionnaire automation and self-guided client onboarding enhance your visibility into your customers’ cybersecurity posture and slash the time and resources necessary to achieve full coverage.
Automatic compliance readiness assessment for frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-171/CMMC according to the client’s unique cyber profile.
Security policy generation and vulnerability auto-remediation to bridge security and compliance gaps.
Task management optimization and active prioritization of tasks according to their urgency and impact on the organization’s overall security posture.
Cybersecurity posture and compliance reporting with a customizable self-service operations dashboard that enables you to showcase the value of your vCISO services to your client’s stakeholders.
White-labeling, multitenancy, and client-specific customization can promote brand loyalty and enhance the overall experience for your client’s stakeholders.
Partner-focused vendors do not sell directly to end-clients but remain focused on how to support your needs as an MSP/MSSP.
Scale Your Services With Cynomi’s vCISO Platform
Virtual CISO services are in high demand, and it’s up to MSPs and MSSPs to deliver them. However, providing a comprehensive end-to-end vCISO service at scale can be challenging, even for seasoned service providers.
Cynomi’s vCISO platform is designed for MSPs and MSSPs looking to grow their business and open new recurring revenue streams. It helps you provide enterprise-grade vCISO services to SMEs and SMBs without scaling in-house services. By leveraging AI and automation, Cynomi’s platform reduces the dependency on manual expert work by as much as 40%.
Cynomi empowers your teams to make the most professional and impactful decisions for your clients’ security posture. With Cynomi, you can standardize and streamline onboarding processes for employees and customers while leveraging a robust and customizable reporting system to demonstrate value to C-suite executives and business leaders.
Request a demo to discover how Cynomi can help you get started with providing vCISO services today.