VIRTUAL CISO
Cybersecurity Support from World-Class Security Experts!
Even with a seasoned cybersecurity team, bringing in a vCISO adds a fresh perspective and up-to-date knowledge on industry trends, known vulnerabilities and threats.
Managing cybersecurity is increasingly tough and when you manage cybersecurity with just your internal team, you miss the perspective of a third party outsider looking in. Companies are starting to understand the value that a vCISO can bring to enhancing security and managing vulnerabilities.
A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (Virtual CISO or vCISO or CISO as a Service) is an advanced security expert that an organization employs to build, implement and manage their cybersecurity program. The vCISO service allows organizations to access cybersecurity support and guidance from superior security experts. The vCISO works as an extension of the company’s current technical and management teams to proactively protect the organization’s infrastructure, data and stakeholders.
Organizational security is typically managed by the CTO, COO, CIO and Chief Compliance Officer. Unfortunately, these experts have a multitude of other responsibilities on top of managing the cybersecurity program. By having a vCISO you empower these teams to perform better, innovate and create.
Advantages of a Virtual CISO
There are many benefits to employing a Lark
Security vCISO:
Gain access to a robust team of experts with experience across a variety of industries, company sizes, environments, processes and operations
Advance to a more resilient cybersecurity program from highly experienced impartial experts.
Benefit from additional support from the vCISO’s own team.
Cost savings from not having to hire a full-time high performing CISO and train/ support them internally.
Flexibility of tailoring the service to your specific requirements
Lark Security Virtual CISO Services
At Lark Security, we understand that every organization is unique. That’s why we offer a variety of practical, flexible, customizable and cost effective virtual solutions to help protect your organization and mitigate risk. Additionally, we have a library of templates that will provide guidance and immediate efficiencies to having a vCISO.
Lark Security Virtual CISO responsibilities include:
Completing your cybersecurity Risk Assessment and establishing Cybersecurity Strategy
Completing your cybersecurity Risk Assessment and establishing Cybersecurity Strategy
Developing, Managing or Updating your Comprehensive Cybersecurity Plan
Managing Regulatory Compliance for regulations including PCI DSS, HITRUST, HIPAA, FedRAMP, NIST, CMMC, ISO 27001, SOC 1 and SOC 2
Overseeing Cybersecurity Audits and acting as a liaison between the organization and the auditing firm.
Correlate the Company Strategy and business environment to the Cybersecurity Program
Producing Cybersecurity Policy and Procedure Documentation
Maintaining Security Operations and Programs
Offering regular Threat and Vulnerability Analysis and Management
Providing Remediation Assistance and Support to address threats and vulnerabilities
Overseeing low and mid level teams implementing Security Controls
Executing Security Testing Requirements for the business
Interim CISO services – if you have not yet hired a CISO, a vCISO is a great option while you go through the recruitment process
Client Reviews:
“With the growing number of security threats and incidents, we needed to ensure our security program provides the protection our business and customers deserve. Bringing in a third party CISO was the best solution! Our vCISO from Lark Security helped us strengthen the entire program and implement efficiencies that protect data, provide more accurate reporting and save time for our security team during audits!”
“Our Lark Security vCISO helped us build our security program and get certified to PCI DSS, SOC 2 and HITRUST. The return on investment has been phenomenal. Gaining the trust of our clients and partners really allowed our business to grow!”
FAQs
What is A Virtual CISO?
A Virtual Chief Information Security Office (Virtual CISO or vCISO) is an advanced security expert that an organization employs to build, implement or manage their cybersecurity program. The vCISO service allows organizations to access cybersecurity support and guidance from superior security experts.
What are the advantages of a Virtual CISO?
There are many benefits to having a Virtual CISO including:
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- Gaining access to robust experts with experience across a variety of industries, company sizes, environments, processes and operations
- Advancing to a more resilient cybersecurity program from a highly experienced expert.
- Benefiting from additional support from the vCISO’s own team.
Cost savings from not having to hire a full-time high performing CISO and train/ support them internally.
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Virtual CISO cost?
The cost of a Virtual CISO will depend on a variety of factors including how big your company is, how mature your cybersecurity program is and the type of support required. Cost could be as little as $30,000 or as much as $200,000 per year.
What does a Virtual CISO do?
A Virtual CISO can help develop, implement or manage any aspect of your cybersecurity program. This includes Risk Assessment, Cybersecurity Planning, Regulatory Compliance Management, Policy & Procedure Documentation as well as Threat & Vulnerability Management.
What are the responsibilities of a vCISO?
A vCISO can help develop, implement or manage any aspect of your cybersecurity program. This includes Risk Assessment, Cybersecurity Planning, Regulatory Compliance Management, Policy & Procedure Documentation as well as Threat & Vulnerability Management.
About Lark Security
Lark Security is the leading provider of Cybersecurity Audit Readiness Solutions. The company is dedicated to helping organizations build, improve and manage resilient cybersecurity programs that guard sensitive data, comply with industry regulations and provide competitive advantage. Lark Security is recognized as a trusted and experienced advisor for audit readiness solutions to comply with HITRUST, PCI DSS, SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, HIPAA, CMMC, ISO 27001, NIST and FedRAMP.
Email – info@lark-security.com
Phone – (303) 800-1872