The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), also known as the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), plays a crucial role in organisations when it comes to protecting information and data.
His main task is to develop and implement a comprehensive security strategy. As head of cybersecurity, the CISO is responsible for guaranteeing the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the company's critical data.
The CISO works closely with the IT Director to align security strategies with the company’s objectives. The CISO oversees the implementation of advanced security measures, such as proactive threat monitoring, security incident management and employee awareness of best practices. The CISO generally reports to the company’s management.
Overall, the CISO will ensure that the company’s sensitive information is protected against potential threats such as cyber-attacks, data breaches or other existing risks.
The CISO must therefore:
The CISO is also involved in the operational management of security tools, overseeing their deployment and maintenance to ensure continuous and effective protection against emerging threats.
In addition, he plays a key role in preparing for internal and external audits, ensuring that security practices comply with recognised international standards such as ISO 27001, as well as specific regulations imposed by national regulatory authorities.
The essential role of the CISO extends to all businesses, including SMEs and SMIs that may not have the resources to hire a full-time CISO. Whether you are a regulated or non-regulated business, opting for an on-demand CISO service allows you to benefit from specialist cyber security expertise without incurring the high cost of a full-time position. This approach not only saves time and money, but also ensures effective protection against growing digital threats.
For large organisations with a full-time CISO, we offer additional support through our consultancy services. We can reinforce existing security strategy, offer specialist advice and provide additional expertise for specific projects.
The rise of regulations such as DORA, NIS2, ISO27001… now requires organisations to have a Cyber Security Officer. Our on-demand CISO services are particularly relevant to these businesses, helping them to fully meet these crucial regulatory requirements. Our experts work closely with your team to ensure rigorous compliance and strengthen the security of digital operations.
Choosing our CISO as a Service gives you maximum flexibility to meet your specific cyber security needs, whether you’re a small business looking to strengthen your security or a large enterprise looking to optimise your existing practices. It’s a strategic partnership that allows you to focus your resources on your core business while ensuring robust, proactive protection against cyber threats.
To meet your cybersecurity needs, we have developed the H.O.P methodology, based on three pillars: People, tOols and Processes. This approach forms the basis of our cybersecurity services. With H.O.P, you get a solid foundation for securing your IT systems. We can also help you implement and monitor your IT security.
Human error is the leading cause of data leakage and loss. That’s why it’s essential to regularly train and test employees to detect and respond to threats. In the Human aspects of our methodology, you’ll find, for example, individual and collective cyber maturity assessments, auditing services, phishing tests, and tailored training.
It is essential to measure and detect vulnerabilities in company systems using a range of tools and practices, such as back-up, asset management and antivirus. These tools enable you to effectively protect your IT systems against threats and avert the dangers that jeopardize your company.
This implies putting in place mechanisms, standards and policies that will serve to frame and supervise the behavior of people within the company. We can also help you make your company compliant with various standards (ISO27001, NIST, DORA…).
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