We intend to change the way community banks manage information security.
Proprietary CySPOT™ Platform
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Built for the banking industry by our CISOs with the sole purpose of managing the information security program of a community financial institution.
Specialized focus
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We specialize in offering virtual CISO services exclusively to financial institutions. No other offerings. No other industries.
Team Approach
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Each client is assigned a vCISO Senior Advisor who holds a CISSP or equivalent, as well as a vCISO Specialist, ensuring an unparalleled level of expertise.

Our Services

 

Virtual CISO Services

Our Virtual CISO (vCISO) services are a culmination of our numerous years of experience in financial institutions, our unparalleled level of expertise, and our proprietary CySPOT™ platform. These services are broken down into modules that can be added in any combination to best fit the unique needs and budget of your financial institution.

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CISO Mentor

We know the journey as a CISO can be lonely. Sometimes it feels like the fate of your entire financial institution is resting solely on your shoulders. You can keep your skills sharp and attend webinars and conferences, but at the end of the day, it all falls on you. We think it's time you had a sounding board to bounce ideas off of.

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The CISO Assessment

Ever wonder what your information security program looks like from the eyes of an independent experienced CISO? This is the opportunity for you to do just that. Our CISO Assessment is an independent practical overview of where your program stands and where it can improve, customized to the size and complexity of your financial institution.

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Banking on Security: The Outsourced CISO Solution

Your bank or credit union needs to have someone proactively managing your cybersecurity program. 

That person is a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and every financial institution is required to have one.

This whitepaper outlines the role of the CISO and helps you explore the alternatives in filling that role through outsourcing CISO/ISO services via a virtual CISO.

Get your copy here!

Banking On Security-The Outsourced CISO Solution 2023
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