The Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) serves as a strategic advisor for cybersecurity, aligning security initiatives with business and regulatory requirements. This role provides executive-level guidance on risk management, cybersecurity governance, and compliance frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001. The vCISO collaborates across IT, legal, procurement, and risk teams to implement and maintain policies including Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, and Vendor Risk Management. The role also leads security strategy, facilitates training, and drives organizational cyber resilience.
Key Requirements:
10+ years in cybersecurity leadership roles
Expertise in security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS)
Strong communication, governance, and risk management skills
Relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001, etc.