CyberKainos vCISO Service

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Immediate and cost effective access to experienced cybersecurity leadership

For many organisations a Virtual CISO service (vCISO) takes all the risk out of a high-cost, full time hire. Full time CISOs are expensive and hard to find, but the truth is while all organisations require cybersecurity leadership to oversee strategy, compliance, and incident response preparation, they do not need to pay for that experience on a full-time basis.

The role of your virtual CISO

A CyberKainos vCISO is a highly experienced and impartial information security professional who will become an integral part of your team. Available immediately, they will be your ongoing point of contact for strategic leadership and executing strategy. They will use a combination of their experience and our data insights to guide you through the complex regulatory cyber risk landscape, look objectively at your risks, and act as a mentor and trainer for your existing teams.

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A vCISO service provides the cybersecurity leadership and efficiency gains that are missing for many UK organisations

Our vCISO service will provide leadership and drive board level engagement on all cybersecurity matters. They will get to know your business, understand your current operations, objectives, and create a roadmap to success.

Businesses who conduct cyber security risk assessments
boards with cyber security representation
Return 50% of your security teams' time back
Just 29% of UK businesses conduct periodical cybersecurity or supplier risk assessments
Just 27% of UK businesses say they have a board member responsible for cybersecurity
A CyberKainos vCISO will introduce efficiencies that return up to 50% of your security teams' time

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You can expect to see these strategic and operational wins with a vCISO service:

•  Your security strategy unified onto one shared, real time platform

•  Your incident response plans stress tested so when they are needed your people and processes are ready

•  The correct implementation of policies relating to cybersecurity controls, infrastructure management, and data handling to help your compliance journey  

•  The removal of manual tasks when it comes to information security compliance and risk management, returning up to 50% of your security teams’ time

•  You will possess an internal team that has benefited from highly experienced coaching and mentorship

•  Improved reporting processes, with the removal of spreadsheets and their storage on long forgotten shared drives

•  Comprehensive real time view of the risks that exist across your supply chain to reduce the chance of inheriting them 

•  You will possess a comprehensive vulnerability scanning and patch management program

•  Engagement with your cyber insurance provider to ensure you are getting value for money from your policy based on the improvements that have been made

We combine vCISO expertise with the power of data analysis and automation

The CyberKainos Service

1. Real time cyber risk visibility

  • Move away from manual point in time reporting using spreadsheets and shared drives and towards real time visibility on shared dashboards
  • Proactive risk management stops attacks before they happen
  • Get an instant alert when a threat to your organisation is detected 

 

2. On-demand vCISO services

  • A highly experienced, cost-effective, and dedicated point of contact to manage your journey to simplify and accelerate information security compliance and risk management. 
  • Every CyberKainos client is assigned a vCISO, providing you with all the experience you need to succeed at cybersecurity.

3. Automated compliance management

  • Automated checks performed against all target frameworks and standards. Teams are notified if anything falls out of compliance for rapid remediation
  • Automatically cross-map tasks that are required for multiple frameworks, eliminating the need to duplicate work
  • Automated dash boards simplify all compliance tracking

4. Third-party risk monitoring

  • Combine digital questionnaires with automated attack surface scans and data lookups to provide objective, real-time insights into your critical suppliers’ risks
  • Give your suppliers access to their results, empowering them to address their issues before they become your issues proactively, no matter the risk domain

Meet the CyberKainos vCISO team

Nick Prescot

Nick Prescot

Nick is the founding lead consultant at CyberKainos, and brings over 15 years of cybersecurity experience to the business. His path into cyber began while serving in the British Army, where he developed a keen appreciation for operational discipline and strategic thinking. He has since worked with countless teams as a Principal Security and Senior GRC Consultant, delivering cyber security assessments, analysis, reviews and remediation / improvement strategies for clients around the world, from emerging start-ups to FTSE 100.

As an interim CISO and ‘vCISO’, he has led and managed cyber security teams, and has extensive experience within  FCA / PRA regulated entities, e-commerce retailers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Sachin Patel

Sachin Patel

Sachin is a skilled cyber security leader with 20 years of experience in technology, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), vCISO services, and enterprise security strategy. He has led security initiatives for leading financial institutions, aligning programmes with ISO 27001 and other standards. His work has covered risk assessments, policy development, vulnerability management, and third-party risk oversight. As a trusted vCISOs, he has delivered strategic roadmaps and senior stakeholder reporting, helping organisations enhance resilience and foster a strong, security-aware culture.

Hiring a vCISO: FAQs

What is a virtual CISO (vCISO)?

A virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) is an outsourced cybersecurity leader who provides strategic security guidance, risk management, and compliance oversight on a part-time or flexible basis. A vCISO delivers many of the same responsibilities as a full-time CISO without the cost and commitment of hiring a permanent executive.

What does a vCISO do?

A vCISO helps organisations develop, manage, and improve their cybersecurity program. Typical responsibilities include:

  • Cybersecurity strategy development
  • Risk assessments and risk management
  • Security policy creation
  • Compliance and audit readiness
  • Incident response planning
  • Vendor and third-party risk oversight
  • Executive and board reporting
  • Security awareness and governance
  • Security roadmap planning

Your CyberKainos vCISO will also support you with compliance frameworks, standards, and directives such as Cyber Essentials, DORA, ISO 27001, ISO 42 001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, and GDPR.

How much does hiring a vCISO cost?

While all organisations needs access to experienced cybersecurity leadership, only the very largest need this resource available full time. With prices starting from just £2,495/month, a CyberKainos vCISO service means you only pay for the days you actually need, with the flexibility too add more if required at short notice.

£2,495 / month for our SMB vCISO package can save an organisation over £100,000 a year when compared to hiring a full time CISO on a £150,000 salary and benefits package.

What should businesses look for in a vCISO provider?

When evaluating virtual CISO providers like CyberKainos, organisations should look for:

  • Proven cybersecurity experience at board level
  • Experience with their target compliance frameworks
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • A willingness to take the time to mentor and coach members of your existing team
  • Incident response experience
  • Experience in dealing with cyber insurance providers
  • Flexible engagement options

Your CyberKainos vCISO will be able to show examples of their experience in all of the above areas.

Is hiring a vCISO a good idea for startups?

Yes. Many startups use vCISO services to establish their security programs early as they cannot afford GRC blockages when it comes to enabling and scaling sales activity or securing investment. 

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