Regulators expect every supervised institution to have accountable cybersecurity leadership. Many cannot yet justify, or find, a full-time Chief Information Security Officer. Our virtual CISO service fills that role with a senior practitioner who works as part of your leadership team.
Your vCISO sets the security strategy, owns the policy framework, chairs or supports the cybersecurity committee, reports to the board in business terms and leads your response to regulatory reviews. Where you are building an in-house function, we also recruit, coach and hand over to your permanent CISO.
Why it matters
Accountable security leadership recognized by your board and regulators
A security strategy and policy framework aligned to SAMA and NCA
Board and committee reporting in clear business terms
Leadership through regulatory assessments and findings
A planned handover when you appoint a permanent CISO
How the engagement runs
- 1DiscoverScope, regulatory obligations and current posture.
- 2AssessEvidence-based gap and maturity assessment.
- 3PlanA prioritized, costed remediation roadmap.
- 4ImplementControls, policies and processes delivered.
- 5SustainMonitoring, reporting and re-assessment.
What you receive
- Cybersecurity strategy and three-year roadmap
- Policy framework and governance charter
- Quarterly board and committee reports
- Risk register and treatment plan
- Regulatory correspondence and assessment support
Questions
How much time does a vCISO spend with us?
It is agreed at the start and reviewed quarterly — usually a fixed number of days each month, with more during assessments or incidents.
Can the vCISO be named in our regulatory submissions?
Yes, where the regulator permits it. We agree the scope of accountability in writing before the engagement begins.