CISO as a Service
Expertise in Information Security by Your Side
Our certified experts bring extensive expertise to guide you through the entire audit process, identify risks, and implement preventive measures. We provide practical solutions for effective risk management, rapid incident response, and the optimization of your business continuity management. This ensures that your IT security is always up to date and that you achieve your compliance goals.
Certified ISO 27001 Auditors: Experts who know exactly what to focus on during a (re-)certification. Experts who know exactly what to focus on during a (re-)certification.
Experience in IT Project Implementation: Practical expertise from numerous successfully completed projects.
Technical Language Competence: We speak both GRC and IT engineering language to cover all relevant areas.
Maintaining Certification through Continuous Improvement and Risk Management
To maintain a certification, it is not enough to preserve the status quo. External auditors usually provide suggestions or identify discrepancies that need to be addressed. An internal audit is required and explicitly demanded by ISO 27001 to promote the continuous improvement process and to identify new risks.
Our CISOaaS guides you through this process, manages your ISMS, identifies new risks, and prepares your employees optimally for the next external audit. This way, you remain compliant and well-prepared at all times.
Quick and effective response in the event of an attack
The CISOaaS should not be confused with an incident retainer, which can quickly provide resources in an emergency. While a retainer is primarily responsible for immediate assistance, the CISOaaS not only supports crucial actions during an incident but also coordinates communication with authorities to properly fulfill reporting obligations.
The key advantage of CISOaaS, however, lies in proactive preparation. We ensure that a clear emergency plan is in place, processes have been rehearsed together, and the restoration of normal operations happens quickly and smoothly.
Optimization of your Business Continuity Management (BCM)
The CISOaaS evaluates and enhances your BCM through practical exercises to ensure that your emergency plan is well-developed and adaptable for all scenarios. Gaps and misunderstandings are identified and resolved early on.
Effective risk management through CISOaaS
The CISOaaS oversees and manages risk management for information security. The acceptance criteria and risk appetite are determined by the executive management or the board of directors. Specific risks are assessed by the respective stakeholders with relevant expertise, with the CISOaaS providing support when necessary.
Our CISOaaS compiles and evaluates the results of the risk assessment and creates a prioritized action plan, which is submitted to the management for approval.
Support in the implementation and maintenance of an ISMS
Before a CISOaaS begins with you, the ISMS should already be established and actively used. We are happy to support you on the journey to developing your own ISMS through an implementation program up to audit readiness, and then take over the ongoing maintenance of the ISMS with the CISOaaS.
Conclusion on BNC's CISOaaS
With our CISOaaS, you benefit from an experienced team that helps you maintain your ISO 27001 certification and continuously optimizes your security strategy. We work with certified ISO 27001 auditors who know exactly what to look for during (re)certification and simultaneously provide you with practical expertise from numerous successfully implemented IT projects.
Our expertise in GRC and IT engineering ensures that we cover all relevant security aspects. We provide pragmatic, implementable solutions that genuinely advance your organization. Whether it's preparing for your next audit, optimizing your risk management, or improving your BCM—our CISOaaS offers you comprehensive and proactive support to sustainably strengthen your IT security.
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FAQ CISO as a Service
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When is a CISOaaS offering the right choice for our company?
There are various reasons why it may be preferable to utilize a CISO as a Service rather than hiring a full-time CISO. These include, among others:
- You have not yet found a qualified CISO of your own or need to bridge a gap in staffing.
- You are not yet able to adequately assess candidates and require more experience regarding what a CISO should do and be capable of in your organization.
- There is not enough work to justify a full-time position.
- You plan to take on this role yourself in the medium term but need support during the transition period.
There are various reasons why it may be preferable to utilize a CISO as a Service rather than hiring a full-time CISO. These include, among others:
- You have not yet found a qualified CISO of your own or need to bridge a gap in staffing.
- You are not yet able to adequately assess candidates and require more experience regarding what a CISO should do and be capable of in your organization.
- There is not enough work to justify a full-time position.
- You plan to take on this role yourself in the medium term but need support during the transition period.
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What does a CISOaaS engagement look like?
Depending on the workload, we provide you with a dedicated, qualified individual who typically works 1 to 2 fixed days per week. During this time, the ISMS is maintained, questions are answered, and decisions are prepared.
Ideally, our Information Security Consultant works closely with one of your leadership team members, actively sharing knowledge and providing the necessary support to continuously improve information security in your organization. -
Can a CISOaaS replace a departing CISO?
Depending on the workload, a CISOaaS can temporarily fill a vacancy in your organization or even serve as a long-term replacement.
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What can we delegate to a CISOaaS?
An Information Security Consultant in a CISOaaS engagement will help you further develop the ISMS and make the right decisions. However, they cannot fulfill all information security tasks without the collaboration of all departments. The accountability for decisions always remains with the commissioning organization. We assist you in understanding the requirements, potential consequences, and alternatives, as well as in justifying and communicating the decisions.
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What are the daily tasks of a CISO?
A CISO is primarily responsible for maintaining and managing an ISMS. This involves various metrics and self-set goals that need to be achieved.
To this end, the CISO will monitor progress, suggest improvements, serve as a point of contact, and coordinate the work of different departments to ensure consistent implementation of security policies. In special events such as security incidents, they can take a leading role in the aftermath. Thus, they primarily assume an organizational and coordinating role, with extensive expertise in information security and risk assessment. However, ultimately, there is no typical daily routine in the life of a CISO.