What problem does it solve?
Without governance, security depends on isolated individuals, competes for budget without criteria, and the board doesn't receive useful information to make decisions.
Who is it for?
- Boards of directors and CEOs
- Audit, risk and compliance committees
- Security leaders (CISO, head of security)
What risks does it address?
- Blurred responsibilities
- Outdated or unknown policies
- Board reports without actionable indicators
What's included?
- Roles and responsibilities model
- Framework of essential policies
- Executive indicators and a board dashboard
- Oversight and reporting calendar
- CISO-as-a-Service support, if required
Business benefits
- Clear accountability
- Security aligned with business objectives
- Better-quality board decisions
Methodology
Understand
Business context, critical processes and risk appetite, with leadership.
Assess
Review of physical and digital controls and behaviors, with evidence.
Prioritize
Findings ranked by impact and effort, with owners.
Implement
Support with actions, procedures and training.
Measure and improve
Executive indicators and periodic review.
Scope, duration and the financial proposal are defined after an initial conversation, according to the size and needs of the organization.
Frequently asked questions
What indicators should a board see?
Few and actionable: exposure to critical risks, plan progress, detection and response times, testing and awareness results, and third-party dependencies.
What is CISO as a Service?
It means having an external, part-time information security officer who leads the program without the cost of a full-time position.