Regulatory Compliance

Over 20 years of experience in the field of cyber security, CyberCQR are experts in helping businesses navigate and comply with critical cyber security regulations such as PCI DSS, NIST, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and GDPR. Our mission is to provide tailored, effective solutions that safeguard your organization’s data and ensure compliance with industry standards.

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Policy Development

A comprehensive cybersecurity policy set is a critical step for organizations to protect their information assets. While most organisations have polices, they can often be outdated or not aligned to the current business needs or changes to the operational environment, such as a migration to cloud compute and remote working. CyberCQR can provide a complete set of policies and training programmes to enable your workforce to understand their obligations to protect your business, customers and themselves.

1. Define the Scope: Determine which parts of your organization will be covered by the ISMS (Information Security Management System).

2. Assess Risks: Identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities that could impact your information assets.

3. Develop Policies: Write policies that address the identified risks and align with ISO27001 standards. These should cover areas such as access control, asset management, operational security, and incident response.

4. Implement Controls: Establish security controls to mitigate the risks. ISO27001 provides a list of suggested controls in Annex A.

5. Train Employees: Ensure that all employees are aware of the policies and trained on their roles in maintaining security.

6. Monitor and Review: Regularly review and update the policies and controls to ensure they remain effective and compliant with any changes in the standard.

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Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)

What is a vCISO?

A vCISO is an outsourced security professional who offers their expertise to help organisations develop, implement, and manage their cybersecurity programs. This role is particularly beneficial for companies that may not have the resources to hire a full-time CISO.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Security Strategy Development: Crafting and overseeing the implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy tailored to the organisation’s needs.

  2. Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks to protect the organisation’s assets.

  3. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring the organization meets all relevant legal and industry standards.

  4. Incident Response: Developing and managing protocols for responding to cybersecurity incidents.

  5. Board Reporting: Presenting the state of the organization’s cybersecurity to executives, boards, and regulators.

Benefits of a vCISO

  • Cost-Effective: Typically costs 30-40% of a full-time CISO, making it a more affordable option for many organisations.

  • Expertise on Demand: Provides access to seasoned cybersecurity professionals with a broad range of experience.

  • Flexibility: Services can be scaled up or down based on the organisation’s needs.

  • Quick Implementation: vCISOs can quickly integrate into the organisation and start delivering results without the need for extensive training.

Why Choose a vCISO?

  • Access to Expertise: Gain insights from professionals who have dealt with a wide variety of cybersecurity scenarios.

  • Focus on Results: vCISOs are results-driven, focusing on delivering measurable improvements in security posture.

  • Reduced Overhead: Avoid the costs associated with hiring and maintaining a full-time executive.

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