Since the start of the COVID19 pandemic, several societal changes have shaped how firms function in the current climate. Many firms have implemented a work-from-home model to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus and ensure employees are comfortable with their surroundings. What many organizations didn’t anticipate are the cyber security-related risks.
Once employees leave the security of their offices, they increase their attack surface and open themselves and their employer to attendant Information Security vulnerabilities that may come with working remotely. Remote work changes have prompted heightened instances of cyber attacks that have worsened in style and quantity over time. The pandemic has created the perfect environment for hackers to attack with more accuracy, and with greater cost to the firm, than ever. Learn more about remote working in relation to the pandemic.
How a vCISO can help protect your firm from cyber attacks
A vCISO can function as an additional set of eyes that constantly monitors your firm’s security operations. The additional security will aid in preventing possible security breaches. A vCISO can also bring expertise to assist in developing a strategy to strengthen your firm’s security program.
The benefits of a vCISO:
A board-level cyber security consultant fulfilling the CISO responsibilities
A team of security risk assessment experts
Employee security awareness education
Dark Web Monitoring 24/7/365
Full enterprise risk management for any required compliance
Comprehensive third party/vendor management
Compliance support for NIST, ISO, GDPR, CCPA, NYDFS, PCI/DSS among others
A more affordable approach as opposed to hiring a full-time CISO
Eliminate internal training costs and have our seasoned experts handle your security
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