Virtual CISO (vCISO) Services
CBIZ Pivot Point Security’s Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services provide organizations with the expertise and guidance required to ensure their, and their clients, critical data is secure. Our team of experienced security professionals will work together with your organization to develop an information security strategy that aligns with your organization’s business strategy to ensure that your information security, privacy, and AI programs allow the business to effectively manage information-related risk, conform with client contractual and regulatory compliance obligations, and achieve its goals. A confirmed strategy is critical as developing comprehensive Information security/privacy/AI programs can often be a multi-year effort, especially when formal attestation (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SOC 2, FedRAMP, HITRUST, CMMC) is required.
CBIZ PPS delivers its vCISO services in a virtualized security team model that provides access to a diverse pool of experts specializing in cloud security, threat intelligence, compliance, incident response, and more—all in a highly cost-effective and flexible manner. This model allows our clients to scale security resources on demand, tap into specialized knowledge across multiple domains, and leverage insights learned across hundreds of clients in dozens of industries.
A vCISO offers expert cybersecurity leadership to an organization without the need for a full-time executive. They help organizations strategize, plan, and implement comprehensive cybersecurity, privacy, and AI programs. They can work remotely, offering flexibility and cost savings.
The services of a vCISO help bridge the gap between technical teams and executive leadership as they integrate seamlessly with in-house teams. Their industry-specific expertise can be tailored to sectors such as SaaS, financial services, and health care.
The benefits of partnering with a virtual CISO consultant include:
- Cost-effective security leadership: You gain access to experienced security professionals at a fraction of the cost. It enables you to avoid expenses related to hiring, onboarding, and retaining a full-time CISO.
- Strategic risk management: With virtual CISO services, you get to effectively identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks. A vCISO will develop a tailored security strategy aligned with your business objectives. You also get to leverage a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform for streamlined operations.
- Regulatory compliance support: vCISO services ensure adherence to frameworks like Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), ISO 27001 and SOC 2. They help you stay ahead of evolving compliance requirements.
- Vendor risk management: Your organization will be able to assess third-party security risks and implement frameworks to secure vendor relationships.
- Incident response preparedness: A vCISO will develop and test incident response plans to ensure quick recovery from security breaches.
vCISO Services We Offer
At CBIZ Pivot Point Security, we provide these virtual CISO consulting services:
Cybersecurity Strategy Development
For this service offering, we conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to your organization’s data and systems. We create a detailed security roadmap to address the identified risks. The aim is to create a long-term plan for how an organization will manage its cybersecurity risks to build confidence in stakeholders and align with business goals.
Compliance and Regulatory Guidance
Our compliance and regulatory guidance service starts with a gap analysis for regulatory frameworks. This process involves comparing an organization’s current security practices against specific regulations, such as GDPR and PCI DSS, to identify areas where they fall short. We also help prepare the necessary documentation and reports to demonstrate compliance and prepare for audits by third parties.
Threat Intelligence and Monitoring
We use tools and processes to constantly monitor systems and networks for suspicious activity that could indicate an attack. We integrate threat intelligence into your organization’s broader cybersecurity strategy. This proactive approach involves gathering and analyzing the latest cyber threats and attack techniques to anticipate and prevent attacks before they happen.
Security Policy and Governance
This service involves developing security policies, procedures, and guidelines for your organization that align with recognized industry standards such as ISO 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
We help your team create clear and comprehensive documentation defining critical security practices.
We use the following approach when providing vCISO services:
- Initial assessment: We understand your business, its objectives, and your current security posture through interviews and artifact review, we conduct a risk assessment to ensure that critical risks are understood and will be managed, and we conduct a gap assessment leveraging an open trusted framework.
- Strategic roadmap development: In this stage, we create a longer-term strategic plan and a near-term tactical plan to move the program forward in alignment with the business goals.
- Implementation and monitoring: This phase involves executing the tactical plan aligned with the strategic plan. Because the only constant is change, we continuously monitor and make adjustments as necessary.
- Regular reporting: We deliver transparent reports to stakeholders and leadership, keeping them informed about their security posture, progress, and any critical updates.
Benefits of Partnering With Our vCISO Services
When you work with CBIZ Pivot Point Security for vCISO services, you get to experience these advantages:
- Enhanced security posture: Build stronger defenses against evolving cyber threats, allowing your organization to stay secure throughout.
- Reduced operational costs: Gain the security expertise you need at a fraction of the cost and pay only for the services you need.
- Flexible engagement models: Benefit from information security services that can scale as your business grows.
- Expert advisory access: Gain immediate access to experienced security professionals with the expertise to help your organization achieve its cybersecurity AND business goals.
- Improved customer trust: Build confidence in your security measures with clients and stakeholders, leveraging the value of open trusted frameworks and third-party attestation.
- Proactive compliance tracking: Know you are maximizing your ability to demonstrate compliance with relevant regulatory and client obligations and minimizing the risk of dealing with a breach.
Why Trust Us for vCISO Services?
CBIZ Pivot Point Security is your dedicated partner for vCISO services. Our cybersecurity expertise, honed over the 24 years we have been in business, ensures cybersecurity not only preserves value but also creates it. Our team has decades of combined experience and a proven track record guiding a wide range of clients through complex security challenges. We offer tailored solutions because we understand that every organization has unique needs.
From risk assessments and cybersecurity strategy development to security governance and compliance, we offer comprehensive support. We focus on ensuring the security solutions we provide align with your business goals. Our proactive approach anticipates emerging threats, and our transparent collaboration keeps you informed. You can count on us to offer exceptional vCISO services that build a resilient security posture that withstands changing threats and boosts stakeholder confidence.
Secure Your Business Today With vCISO Services
Ready to enhance your cybersecurity posture with expert guidance? Contact us today to learn how our vCISO services can protect your organization and support your compliance needs.
