CISO-as-a-Service

Over 10 years of experience providing information security management services to dozens of organizations.
Proven objective methodology for managing cyber risks and compliance with laws and regulations.
Expertise in all aspects of risk management, including budget planning, work plan development, ransomware preparedness, and more.
Professional report addressing both the professional team and management.
Using CISOteria to manage CISO activities.

The Method:

Identifying Organization Needs

Mapping technological assets and exposures
Assigning Information Security Officer and Developing Work Plan

Appointing a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and an accompanying team to manage risks
Implementing Control Over Achieving Work Plan Goals

Focusing on reducing business risks ($$$) and regulatory compliance

7 Tips

Regarding the role of the Chief Information Security and Cyber Officer

The role of the CISO requires broad professional and business experience in several sub-fields.
Given the variety of areas under the CISO's responsibility, the company's support and the expertise of the accompanying team are critical.
It is recommended to understand in advance the methodology for implementing cyber risk reduction that the CISO service plans to apply.
The root of the CISO's success lies in the control processes over the CISO carried out by the company providing the service.
The methodology presented by the CISO should prioritize based on the "translation" of cyber risks into financial terms ($$$).
The CISO should be required to use a dedicated tool 24/7 for effective and efficient management of tasks and playbooks, such as CISOteria.
A professional CISO effectively manages cyber processes in the organization, understands and speaks the language of the management, and operates with full transparency 24/7.

FAQs

We are committed to professionalism in every question and matter. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions.

What is the essence of the CISO’s role?

The role of the CISO is to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, reduce the likelihood of a cyber event, and ensure a quick and damage-free return to normal operations in the event of a cyber incident.

What are the responsibilities of the CISO?

Setting the organization’s information security policy and architecture, guiding and monitoring operational teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and regulations.

What skills are required for a CISO?

The ability to translate cyber risks into business implications ($$$), the ability to present these to management and the board of directors, and the ability to lead professional teams with in-depth knowledge of technologies and organizational processes that ensure high readiness for a cyber event.

Do we really need a CISO?

The definition of the CISO’s role varies depending on the organization’s size, industry, legal requirements, type of clients, and more. Given the complexity of the role and the need to prevent conflicts of interest, assigning this role to a member of the IT team as an additional duty is doomed to fail.

What are the considerations in choosing a provider for CISO-as-a-Service?

A. Extensive experience in providing CISO-as-a-Service, combining a professional team with the ability to analyze business processes.
B. Proven methodology for managing and quantifying cyber risks into business risks ($).
C. Provision of a dedicated tool within the service for effective and efficient management and monitoring of information security implementation and business risk quantification.
D. Selection of a provider with managerial and professional backing capable of monitoring and presenting the status to the management and the board of directors.

About IPV Security

IPV Security, established about 20 years ago, is a consulting firm specializing in information security, cybersecurity, compliance with privacy laws, and standards such as ISO 27001. The company serves hundreds of clients across all market sectors.

Three common KPIs among our clients:
1. Full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements such as the Privacy Protection Law.
2. Return to normal operations within 4-5 hours in the event of an incident (industry average – 20 days).
3. Approximately 90% reduction in information security and cyber incidents (from 66% industry average to 4-5% among our clients).

IPV Security’s sister company, CISOteria, has developed a patented platform that helps CISOs manage and monitor all activities 24/7 with a focus on cyber risks and regulatory compliance.