Virtual CISO Consulting Services At ICS

In 2021, cybercrime resulted in over $7 billion lost in the United States alone. That marked a staggering 64% leap from 2020's cybercrime losses. As cybercriminals get bolder, cybersecurity must get more sophisticated. 

Large corporations often hire a full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This is an executive tasked with organizing, maintaining, and protecting data. CISOs work at an enterprise-level scale. Most smaller companies can't afford the salary and benefits you need to hire a full-time CISO. Yet, their current teams aren't equipped to manage and protect data effectively.

CISO consulting bridges that gap. Virtual CISO consulting services empower small organizations. They manage and protect data with the same strategies big corporations use. Yet, these services only cost a fraction of what corporates pay CISO executives.  

What Is CISO Consulting?

A CISO consultant provides many of the same resources as a full-time CISO.

CISO consultants work with an organization's leader to envision information security infrastructure. Then, they develop and coordinate that infrastructure. This work includes:

• Conducting security compliance assessments
• Envisioning long-term cybersecurity strategies
• Developing information security policies
• Cultivating information security programs
• Offering routine, daily cybersecurity support 
• Researching and working with data management services
• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations

CISO consultants strengthen businesses across diverse industries

Key Benefits of CISO For Business

CISO consultants offer a slew of advantages to businesses. Both short-term and long-term benefits empower organizations to adapt to a changing landscape. Which of these assets could your company use right now?

Data Security Assurance

How do you know if your data is safe?

CISO consultants are experts. Never worry if day-to-day work is pushing vital security updates to the back burner. A CISO consultant knows what to prioritize. Moreover, the best consultants work with an organization's workforce directly. They find the products and offer the direct services that best meet your needs.  

Legal Compliance

Non-compliance with data security laws can have serious consequences. In 2016, the insurance corporation Anthem failed to implement mandatory security measures. The measures protect patient data from hackers. As a result, hackers stole over 79 million patients' personal information. OCR fined Anthem $16 million for its failure to comply with HIPAA. 

No matter what industry you're in, legal compliance is no joke. A CISO consultant can ensure compliance with information security laws at all levels.

Easy IT Management

IT management grows more stressful as a business grows. Technology changes, and new threats emerge. It gets harder to stay abreast of the latest best practices. A CISO consultant makes IT management easy. Offload the stress, and get back to doing what you do best. 

Cybersecurity Questions: Answered

Cybersecurity is complex. And, most professionals don't have the time or background to understand risks. CISO consultants can answer questions as they arise. They're the best professionals to keep employees' processes secure in the moment. 

Enable Secure Remote Work

Recent research shows that 60% of employees prefer to work from home. And, studies suggest working from home improves work-life balance and employee morale. 

Unfortunately, remote workers can put data security at risk. The good news is, that risk can be canceled out.

A CISO consultant can help eliminate those risks, letting employees work remotely freely. 

Up-to-the-Minute Tech Knowledge

CISO consultants are immersed in the world of information security. They keep up with the latest information on threats and vulnerabilities. With CISO-designed programs, your company is ready to adapt to any threat. 

Employee Training 

The average organization is targeted by over 700 social engineering attacks each year.

And even the greatest firewalls can't prevent all of these attacks.

CISO consultants can enhance employees' defenses with training. Data protection skills can all be taught.

Let a consultant elevate your employees' cybersecurity awareness. And, remove threats like phishing scams from play. 

How Does a Virtual CISO Consultant Ensure Cybersecurity?

A virtual CISO has the same expertise as an executive CISO. They're experts in developing, implementing, and enhancing security programs. But, unlike an executive CISO, a vCISO works remotely. And, vCISOs work with multiple business clients. Thus, they can provide critical assessment and security resources at an affordable price. 

Most vCISO consultants ensure cybersecurity through a three-pronged strategy. 

Managed Threat Detection and Response (24/7/365)

VCISOs assess an organization's cybersecurity needs. Then, they develop managed data protection solutions. Each solution is customized to the client. VCISOs offer advanced, bespoke detection and response management. Consultants work round the clock to eliminate cybersecurity threats. 

Complete Cybersecurity Compliance

A vCISO consultant brings an organization's cybersecurity into compliance with best practices.

Consultants use compliance audits, cutting-edge tools, and years of expertise. Consider a vCISO who specializes in:

• CMMC 2.0
• NIST
• HIPAA
• DFARS
• PCI 

Network Security Services 

Virtual CISO consultants discover which network security services a company needs. Then, they implement or enhance systems to meet key service needs. This includes:

• Firewall installation and setup
• Network infrastructure and data security evaluation
• Antivirus and antimalware solutions
• Secure cloud mobile device management
• Two-factor authentication setup

How ICS Elevates Virtual CISO Consulting Services 

Integrated Consulting Services offers white glove service to companies of all sizes. ICS vCISO consultants offer premium support that works with your company's flow. What does that mean in practice? 

Non-Tiered Help Desk

ICS never wastes clients' time with a confusing support service tree. Every customer support technician is highly knowledgeable. No matter which ICS professional answers the phone, they're qualified to address cybersecurity. 

100% Technical Resource Dedication

ICS' virtual CISO consultants don't split their time across several IT duties. Instead, they can dedicate 100% of their technical resources to cybersecurity. No potential vulnerability will escape their notice. 

Technology and Vendor Neutral

ICS works with the systems your workplace already uses. ICS' vCISO consultants are brand neutral. So, they're free to recommend whichever programs will work best.  Neutrality is part of what earned ICS the CompTIA MSP Partners Trustmark.  

Virtual CISO With Integrated Consulting Services

Virtual CISO consulting services may be right for your company. You need comprehensive cybersecurity. But, a CISO executive just isn't in the budget? Consider ICS. 

ICS' CISO consulting professionals meet businesses where they're at. Contact us, and find out what we can do for you today.