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vCISO, Governance & Third-Party Risk
Senior security leadership, policies and vendor risk management without a full-time CISO.
The problem
Regulators expect clear security ownership, board oversight and control over vendors, but many growing organisations cannot justify a full-time CISO.
A virtual CISO gives you senior security leadership on a flexible basis, with the governance, risk and vendor management processes regulators look for.
What's included
- Virtual CISO (vCISO) services
- Information security policy suite
- Vendor and outsourcing risk assessment
- Risk register setup and maintenance
- Board security dashboard
- Audit-readiness support
Deliverables
What you receive
- Security strategy and roadmap
- Approved policy suite
- Vendor risk assessments and tracker
- Risk register
- Regular board and management reports
Standards & method
How we work
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
- RBI Master Direction on Outsourcing of IT Services
- ISO/IEC 27036 (supplier relationships)
Timeline
How an engagement runs
Durations depend on scope and are fixed in your proposal.
Assess
Review your current security governance and risks.
Plan
Agree a security strategy and roadmap.
Govern
Set up policies, risk register and vendor processes.
Report
Keep the board and management informed.
Improve
Review and adjust as risks and rules change.
Who needs it
Built for
- NBFCs and co-operative banks
- Fintech startups and payment companies
- SEBI-regulated entities
- Hospitals and health-tech firms
Regulator mapping
Helps you align with
RBI
Scheduled commercial banks and small finance banks
SEBI CSCRFMarket infrastructure institutions (MIIs)
IRDAILife, general and health insurers
ISO 27001Any organisation that wants a recognised security management system
DPDPAny organisation processing digital personal data in India
Regulatory references (SEBI, RBI, CERT-In) indicate the frameworks we help clients align with, not endorsement by any regulator.
FAQ
vCISO, Governance & Third-Party Risk — common questions
What does a vCISO actually do?
Provides security leadership: sets strategy, owns policies, manages risk and vendors, and reports to management and the board, without being a full-time employee.
Can a vCISO meet regulator expectations for a CISO?
Some regulations require a designated CISO within the organisation. We help you understand what applies and support your appointed CISO where required.
How do you assess vendors?
Using structured questionnaires, evidence review and risk rating aligned with your outsourcing and regulatory requirements.
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