Managed Services
CISO-as-a-Service
Close the security gap in your company with the CISO-as-a-Service solution from SAMA PARTNERS
With a focused, intelligent and strategic approach, SAMA PARTNERS' CISO-as-a-Service is a reliable and cost-effective way to minimise your cyber security risks within your organisation and bridge the gap between your security challenges and your business objectives.
Our CISO-as-a-Service is a bespoke service that strengthens your cyber resilience for the future. A CISO is your point of contact for all questions relating to the creation of a bespoke security roadmap. This support enables your organisation to quickly identify, respond to and mitigate security threats. Our service gives you the assurance that your systems are as secure as possible, regulations are being complied with, and your business can continue to operate without major disruptions.
The CISO: your central point of contact for managing your information and data security
A CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) is responsible for managing a company’s information and data security risks and plays a central role between business, processes and technology. Their primary tasks include establishing a management framework for security measures and monitoring their implementation and compliance. They develop and oversee the company’s information security strategy, carry out risk assessments and establish security policies and processes. The CISO provides technical and organisational support to senior management in fulfilling legal obligations (e.g. under NIS-2). They also coordinate incident management, audits and awareness training. A CISO therefore also shares responsibility for general corporate security, which includes the company’s employees and facilities.
Why does a company need a CISO?
Companies are increasingly recognising the importance of employing a security officer, as robust security processes and mechanisms are essential to ensuring business continuity. Asset protection and security risk and incident management are the pillars of a reliable security architecture. A CISO is responsible for the strategic and operational security of a company's information and IT systems and is important for several reasons:
1. Protection of sensitive data
Protecting sensitive data is essential for companies, as data breaches or theft of intellectual property can lead to significant financial losses.
2. Management of security risks
Proactively identifying and re-solving security risks as part of risk minimisation reduces downtime and costs.
3. Ensuring regulatory compliance
In terms of regulatory compliance, correctly implementing compliance requirements prevents heavy fines and legal risks.
7. Maintaining business continuity
Effective incident management and the implementation of disaster recovery strategies minimise disruptions and ensure business continuity.
8. Rapid response to incidents
Fast, transparent responses to cyber incidents strengthen the trust of customers, partners and investors, thereby protecting a company’s reputation.
9. Strengths of customer trust
The protection of customer data is particularly important for companies that handle sensitive information. The appointment of a CISO demonstrates that data security is a high priority. This strengthens customer confidence.
CISO-as-a-Service: Our Approach
Finding an experienced, well-qualified CISO in today’s competitive information security job market is very difficult, time-consuming and costly. CISO-as-a-Service can therefore be an attractive solution for companies. In a CISO-as-a-Service solution, an external strategic cybersecurity consultant works for a company either on-site or remotely.
With CISO-as-a-Service, companies primarily outsource their cybersecurity responsibilities and tasks to a highly qualified specialist with the necessary experience and expertise. In today’s world, the security landscape has evolved, with constant changes in cyber threats and the regulatory environment.
The CISO has become an important player in the management of the company. To fulfil their duties, they must inevitably have very specific skills and competencies.
Our CISO-as-a-Service offers you access to expert knowledge, cost and resource flexibility, and scaled security services without having to fill a full-time CISO position internally. In addition, a CISO takes on tasks for you that go far beyond those of a full-time employee.
Our CISO-as-a-Service offerings
Security Strategy
Defining security objectives, principles and roadmap, and aligning them with overarching business objectives.
Governance & Compliance
Ensuring compliance with laws, standards (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements.
Security Architecture
Planning and implementation of security measures in networks, applications, clouds and endpoints.
Identity & Access Management
Ensuring that only authorised persons have access to protected data and systems.
Budgeting and Resources
Planning and allocation of funds for security projects, tools and staff.
Vendor and 3rd-Party Security
Assessment of external partner security practices and supply chain risks.
Risk Management
Identification, assessment and prioritisation of security risks and implementation of risk mitigation measures.
Incident Management & Response
Development of detect-and-respond capabilities, incident response plan, reporting processes and forensic investigations.
Crisis Communication
Coordination with management, IT, legal department and communications in the event of security incidents.
Awareness & Training
Training employees on the use of proven playbooks and promoting a security-conscious corporate culture.
Continuous Improvement
Monitoring of security key performance indicators (KPIs), audits, penetration tests and regular updates to the security strategy.
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Close the security gap in your company with the CISO-as-a-Service solution from SAMA PARTNERS
With a focused, intelligent and strategic approach, SAMA PARTNERS’ CISO-as-a-Service is a reliable and cost-effective way to minimise your cyber security risks within your organisation and bridge the gap between your security challenges and your business objectives.