Interim CISO and Security Management Consultancy
Introduction
The role of the Chief Information Security Officer or Security Manager in many organisations is now seen as a crucial appointment and one that carries a great deal of responsibility.
Coupled with ensuring the safety and security of information systems the CISO needs to firmly understand the business in which they work and how they can ensure systems deliver the right information to the right people, at the right time in a sensible and secure way.
The departure of a CISO or security manager can leave a significant hole in the safe running of a business and replacing that key individual should be seen as a priority. In the meantime it makes sense to work with a trusted third party to fill the vacancy on an interim basis. This ensures the smooth running of security systems and an easier transition to a new full time head.
Finding a suitable candidate to fill a vacancy can be a challenge. The best fit person will need a range of technical and business skills as well as the maturity to take on significant responsibility from day one. In many cases using a trusted third party consultant that understands the role of the security manager and has a lot of experience in running a business will ensure this vacancy is filled quickly and efficiently.
How it works ?
The team at Incoming Thought have considerable experience in running secure systems across a range of businesses and are able to quickly slot into any vacant positions. By getting up to speed quickly the Incoming Thought interim CISO will maintain business continuity whilst at the same time develop a strategy to identify, select and recruit a full time replacement, if needed. The engagement may be as short as a few days or as long as a year, full time or part time depending on business requirements.
By adopting a flexible engagement model you can be sure that you are spending your fees wisely and engaging the services of Incoming Thought when you need them. For example you may find that 2 or 3 days a week is sufficient to provide you enough cover for your business saving you money in the short term.
As experienced security professionals the Incoming Thought team are able to bring to bear many years of relevant experience and a fresh approach that has enabled many companies to identify savings previously hidden from view.
By making use of their extensive contact base Incoming Thought consultants are often able to bring in other experts on an ad hoc basis to further enhance an organisation’s security posture.
Follow-on services after Interim CISO and Security Management Consultancy
After the consultancy engagement has been completed the team at Incoming Thought would be delighted to work with you further across other areas of your risk portfolio. Typically this would consist of a range of practical and useful services ranging from training through to security awareness briefings.
All of these services can be customised to meet any local objectives.
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