Fractional CISO

Introduction

The current state of cybersecurity in startups and the need for change: With an increasing number of start-ups on the rise, the role of cybersecurity becomes more critical than ever. However, it’s often neglected due to budget constraints or a lack of awareness about the potential risks. Therefore, having a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is crucial for businesses of all sizes. But for many start-ups and SMEs, having a full-time CISO may not be financially viable. This is where our “fractional CISO” service comes into play.

Methodology

We assign an experienced consultant who will act as your part-time CISO. They will be intimately involved in your security decision-making process, overseeing your cybersecurity strategy, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring your company adheres to best practices. We usually meet with the company leaders to have a big picture of their security posture. We explain them our methodology and if we agree we are a match for each other, we jump straight into understanding their process and technology in use. Accordingly, to which services they need we make suggestions and help the team to implement them. Usually, this involves many of our traditional penetration testing, in order to have a clear picture of their current security posture and remediate everything that is currently vulnerable. After this initial assessment, we can decide if we need to continue with some IT infrastructure improvements, with the developers and train them, perform awareness to their employees, focus on their SDL or CD/CI. We embed ourselves within their business, providing guidance and support whenever needed.

What to Expect

With our “fractional CISO” service, you can expect regular meetings with your assigned consultant, thorough security audits, expert advice on improvements, and regular updates on your security posture. Our consultants also provide training, helping your team better understand cybersecurity threats and how to mitigate them.

Why Opt for this option

Our value proposition lies in our on-demand service model, our commitment to your needs, and our adaptability, all underpinned by our extensive experience. Our ambition extends beyond merely providing security services; we aim to accompany your company every step of the way, from identifying potential vulnerabilities to guiding your developers in secure coding practices.

Benefits of choosing our “fractional CISO” service include:

1. Access to CISO expertise without the cost of a full-time executive, particularly beneficial for start-ups and SMEs during their critical growth stages.

2. An impartial perspective, free from potential conflicts of interest that may arise within in-house security teams.

3. A defensive and offensive vision encompassing all sides of the business, avoiding tunnel vision that could limit your security capabilities. We deal constantly with many different stacks and do not vouch for any of them over the other.

4. Up-to-date expertise from a team dedicated only to security, continually updating and researching the field.

5. Avoiding internal politics and micromanagement that can hinder security decisions, allowing us to advocate for the best security practices even if they seem inconvenient.

At Audbit, we always tell the hard truth, and our commitment to your security is unwavering. We believe in journeying with you, providing consistent support, and always putting your company’s cybersecurity first.