The responsibilities and remit of a Virtual CISO can consist of any and all of the following:

• Develop and implement strategic, long-term information security strategies and roadmaps.
• Assist clients in successfully defining their cybersecurity and technology strategies and operating models to support their business and information risk priorities.
• Lead and support the delivery of a broad range of security engagements.
• Shape security architecture for existing and proposed technologies.
• Source and retain talented analysts, cloud security engineers or security managers for a client InfoSec team.
• Work with senior leaders across the business to assess, communicate and oversee acceptable levels of Information Security risk.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to information systems, applications, and data.
• Provide subject matter expertise on security standards and best practices to meet regulatory and compliance obligations (i.e., NIST, CSF, ISO, CCPA, GDPR, etc.)
• Understand client SOC 2 compliance needs, specifications, and the implementation of controls.
• Provide vendor and third-party risk management program support and due diligence.
• Assist management in developing the Board’s understanding of security beyond a ‘compliance-only’ view.
• Act as the champion for the enterprise information security program and foster a “security-aware” culture.
• Oversee the evaluation, selection, and implementation of information security solutions.
• Monitor the industry and external environment for emerging threats and advise relevant stakeholders on appropriate courses of action.
• Oversee incident response planning and assist with any associated disciplinary, public relations or legal matters.