Suppose your organization caters to a customer base governed by compliance or regulations. In that case, you are most likely aware of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ‘s role and responsibilities. The CISO is a senior-level executive responsible for establishing and maintaining an organization’s security vision, information security strategy, and all operational programs to achieve those goals. Larger organizations hire a dedicated CISO that reports to the CIO/CTO, CEO, or General Counsel; however, small and medium-sized organizations typically need more work for a full-time resource or do not have the budget to hire one. Generally, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) or Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is tasked with this responsibility along with their day-to-day responsibilities. However, these executives view it as a burden since they need more resources or capacity to meet the set goals of the business. So, how can organizations meet their requirements with limited resources? This type of business need is where virtual CISO (vCISO) offerings from information security companies like Steel Patriot Partners come into play, focusing on removing this burden. 

vCISO services solve the resource problem organizations face today by leveraging an external company to provide compliance, governance, and security guidance. This outsourced resource eliminates the need to hire full-time executives and builds a cybersecurity department, providing an instant benefit for businesses looking to meet compliance requirements. The vCISO role is responsible for an organization’s security operations, cyber intelligence, information security risk, security architecture, and compliance. Few smaller organizations can afford or find talent to fill these needs.

Most small and medium-sized companies do not require a full-time CISO but need someone to fulfill these responsibilities. vCISO services can meet these needs on a full or part-time basis, depending on the business requirements and the depth a security program needs to go to complete goals. Steel Patriot Partners offers vCISO services to organizations of all sizes, and every company should have access to cybersecurity experts who can help them navigate the ever-changing technology, compliance, governance, privacy, and cyber threats. 

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