Remote speciality

Your vSIRO has specialist knowledge in information security management, benefiting your organisation with guidance from an experienced professional to ensure all advice is tailored and fits to your organisation’s needs perfectly.

Without the need for a full-time, in-house resource, you will reduce costs while maintaining a comprehensive security strategy.

Risk management

The vSIRO service focuses on identifying, assessing, and managing information security risks within your organisation. Your virtual Senior Information Risk Owner will work closely with key stakeholders to understand your organisation’s current risks and develop effective risk mitigation strategies to manage these challenges.

Compliance assurance

Maintaining compliancy is a challenge for many organisations, with many intricate areas to follow. Your vSIRO will ensure that your organisation adheres to relevant regulatory and industry-specific requirements, establishing and maintaining compliance frameworks, conducting audits, and implementing necessary controls to meet obligations.

Strategic guidance

The virtual Senior Information Risk Owner provides strategic guidance on information security matters, aligning security objectives with overall business goals. They assist in the development of policies, procedures, and best practices to protect critical information assets and maintain business continuity.

Incident response and recovery

In the event of a security incident, your vSIRO supports you with incident response planning, coordination, and execution. They help minimise the impact of security breaches and facilitates to encourage effective recovery, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Vendor management

The vSIRO assists in assessing and managing the security risks associated with third-party vendors and suppliers. By collaborating with a vSIRO, you will effectively communicate with procurement and legal teams to evaluate vendor contracts, conduct security assessments, and ensure adequate security measures are in place.

Training and awareness

Training programmes and campaigns are additional abilities of the vSIRO, including educational initiatives to enhance the security culture of your organisation. By conducting these training initiatives, the vSIRO promotes a proactive approach to information security among employees.

Continuous improvement

The vSIRO service focuses on continuous improvement by regularly evaluating the effectiveness of security controls, policies, and procedures. The vSIRO monitors emerging threats and industry trends to keep your organisation updated and adapted to the security programme accordingly.