A virtual CISO effectively meets the responsibility of a Chief Information Security Officer, without the exuberant costs linked with a conventional CISO hire. A virtual CISO service is scalable & economical solution for many businesses. Here are some of the benefits of hiring a virtual CISO.
Expertise:
Due to their skills & experience in both the business and security side, virtual CISO offer instant value. Also, most virtual CISO service providers have a team of security experts at their disposal. Clients can take advantage of acquiring top security expertise at a fraction of a cost. . Not to say they can also act as mentors to your security team. Virtual CISOs adapt themselves to clients need without having the need to get involved in company’s other internal matters that can potentially divert their attention.
Affordable:
According to a study, the average salary of a Chief Information Security Officer is $229,964, which is proportionate to the skills required, the demand for this position, and the extreme scarcity of talent. That said, not all companies have this budget nor do they require a full-time CISO. Therefore, a virtual CISO is often an organic choice. A virtual CISO doesn’t need any benefits nor will there be an elaborate onboarding process necessary. Most importantly, you’ll only compensate for what you require – as most of the vCISOs offer their services in a per hour retainer basis.
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