Virtual CISO Services (vCISO)
Virtual security advisory to build out your strategic security framework.
Our team of former CISOs can provide the technical and executive leadership your organization needs to build and maintain a comprehensive strategy to defeat threats and keep pace with the latest attack profiles. Plug into an elite virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) network available 24×7, on-demand, with short- and long-term contract options.
CRITICALSTART
vCISO Services
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More than a dedicated virtual CISO (vCISO) with dozens of available resources within CRITICALSTART
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Lower cost versus full-time CISO
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Available 24×7 on-demand
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Ensures meeting or exceeding compliance obligations
Tap into industry evangelists and practitioners with decades of experience and knowledge across the cybersecurity framework.
Strategy & Roadmap
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Business Alignment
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Security as a Business-enabler
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Staffing
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Cybersecurity Partnerships
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Program Development
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Maturity Scorecards and Metrics
Governance & Compliance
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Security Organization
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Policies and Procedures
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Training and Awareness
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Program Maintenance
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Compliance Management
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Audits and Assessments
IT Risk Management
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Risk Assessments
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External Risk Assessments
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Vendor Risk Assessments
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Privacy Impact Assessments
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Risk Register
Security Operations
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Security Architecture
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Security Architecture Review
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Patch & Vulnerability
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Threat Intelligence
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Threat Monitoring
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Access Review
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Security Engineering
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Security Audits/Testing
Incident Management
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Incident Management
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Forensics
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IR Planning
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Data Breach Response Preparedness
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Tabletop Testing
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Business Continuity
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Disaster Recovery
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External Coordination
Virtual CISO Services defined
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Requirements Gathering
Gain an understanding and alignment of client business and regulatory requirements
Strategic Planning
Development of cybersecurity strategy, plans and roadmaps
Cross-team Collaboration
Collaborate with client leadership, department heads and service providers
Regular Reporting
Periodically measure and report cybersecurity metrics and scorecards to client leadership
Policy Review
Develop, review and update security policies, procedures and standards
Compliance Services
Identify, prioritize and meet IT risks and compliance requirements
Enviroment Maintenance
Oversee client’s day to day security operations
Breach Response Preparedness
Lead, prepare and test organization’s incident and data breach response program
Security Evaluation
Ensure organization’s resiliency against cybersecurity threats and risks
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Sanjay Parikh
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VP, Professional Services
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Former CISO
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20+ years in cybersecurity, data privacy and compliance
Cecil Pineda, CISSP CISM CIPP
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Sr. Director, Consulting
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Former DFW Airport CISO
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Industry Thought Leader, Speaker, Mentor
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20+ years in cybersecurity, data privacy and compliance
Ricky Allen
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Field CISO
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Industry Evangelist
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20+ years in cybersecurity, data privacy and compliance
Jason Robohm
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Field CISO
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Industry Evangelist
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20+ years in cybersecurity, data privacy and compliance
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DATA SHEETCRITICALSTART Threat Hunting Services
Once a threat has infiltrated your network and the longer it is inside your network, the more damage it can do. CRITICALSTART can help.
CISOs on tap
Leave nothing to chance with CRITICALSTART MDR.
