vCISO & Security Program Advisory
Regulators and partner banks expect someone accountable for information security. Our virtual CISO service gives you an experienced leader who sets strategy, reports to the board and keeps the program moving.
Scope
What is included
Senior security leadership for institutions that need the role but not the full-time hire.
Security strategy and roadmap
A prioritized, budgeted plan tied to business goals and risk appetite.
Board and committee reporting
Clear reporting that directors can act on, delivered in person or remotely.
Information security program
The written program regulators expect, maintained and tested.
Regulatory and partner liaison
Support in exams, sponsor bank reviews and customer security questionnaires.
Tabletop exercises
Incident and business continuity exercises for executives and technical teams.
Budget and vendor guidance
Independent advice on what to buy, what to skip and what to renegotiate.
Method
How it works
Three stages, each with a written output, so you always know what has been done and what comes next.
- 01
Understand
We meet leadership, review prior exams and assess the current program.
- 02
Plan
A roadmap and reporting calendar are agreed with management and the board.
- 03
Lead
Your vCISO runs the program cadence and stays available between meetings.
Standards and technology
How much time does a vCISO spend with us?
Engagements are sized to need, commonly a set number of days per month plus availability for incidents, exams and board meetings.
Can the vCISO be our designated security officer?
In many cases yes, with board approval and accountability documented. We will discuss what your regulator expects before you decide.
Is the advice independent of your other services?
Yes. Your vCISO recommends what is right for the institution, including other providers when they are the better fit.
Related
Often taken together
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Incident Response
A prepared team on call for the worst day, and a plan to make it shorter.
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DevSecOps
Ship software quickly, with security checks built into the pipeline.
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AML Monitoring & Sanctions
Monitoring and screening systems that satisfy BSA/AML expectations and spare your analysts the noise.