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Information security requires more than isolated projects and technical solutions. It calls for clear direction, well-defined responsibilities and ongoing follow-up on risks, requirements and security measures.
For many companies, the need for security leadership is real, but hiring a full-time CISO is not yet necessary or appropriate. At the same time, the responsibility can be difficult to place solely with IT management because it spans technology, compliance, suppliers and the business.
With CISO as a Service, you gain access to an experienced security professional who helps management prioritise initiatives and translate requirements and risks into a security programme that works in practice.
How we help you
The service is tailored to your organisation, maturity and risk profile. We can help you to:
- establish security governance, mandate, roles and responsibilities
- develop and maintain a risk-based security strategy and roadmap
- perform and follow up on risk assessments, maturity assessments and GAP analyses
- translate requirements from ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS 2, DORA, customer contracts and other sources into specific activities
- report significant risks, incidents and progress to management and the board
- strengthen supplier management, resilience, incident management and security culture
- coordinate internal and external specialists and follow up on agreed improvements
The aim is to create a coherent and sustainable security programme in which resources are focused on the risks and requirements that matter most to the company.
From need to an effective CISO function
A typical engagement consists of four steps:
1. Clarification and mandate
We clarify the business needs, risk profile, stakeholders and existing responsibilities. We then agree a clear mandate, scope and collaboration model.
2. Overview and prioritisation
We assess the existing security framework and prepare a prioritised roadmap with specific activities, responsibilities and realistic deadlines.
3. Ongoing management and reporting
We run the agreed security cycle, including risk management, follow-up on controls and suppliers, and regular reporting to management.
4. Resilience and improvement
We monitor changes in threats, the business and requirements, support the management of significant incidents and continually adjust the programme.
When is CISO as a Service relevant?
The service is relevant when the company needs a clear owner of information security but does not want or need a full-time CISO. It can also be used as an interim solution during recruitment, growth, regulatory change or major transformation.
The engagement can be structured as ongoing management advisory support, a part-time CISO or a fixed-term interim arrangement. Scope, meeting frequency, reporting and availability are agreed in advance so the solution fits the company's needs.
The company's management retains responsibility for information security. CISO as a Service does not necessarily replace operational IT services, 24/7 security monitoring or specialist incident response; these services are defined separately.
Advisory services and any subsequent assurance engagement are planned in accordance with the applicable auditor independence requirements.
You may also wish to read about information security and ISO 27001, cybersecurity and penetration testing, and ISAE and SOC reports.
Get a CISO function that fits your company
Contact Alexander Petersen at alpe@rsm.dk or Andreas Moos at anmo@rsm.dk for an initial discussion about your needs, risk profile and the right collaboration model.
