A dedicated Virtual Chief Information Security Officer who builds your security strategy, manages risk, reports to your board, and leads your compliance program — at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
Mid-market organisations between their first enterprise deal and their IPO face the same threat landscape as the ASX 200, but rarely have the budget (or the candidate pool) for a full-time CISO — typically AUD $350K–$500K+ all-in in Australia. The result is a strategic security gap: tactical firefighting replaces proactive risk management, board reporting is ad hoc or nonexistent, and compliance programs stall without executive ownership.
CypherLeap's vCISO service closes this gap. You get a senior, certified cybersecurity executive — typically IRAP, CISM, CISA, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor qualified — embedded in your business on a fractional basis. They attend your leadership meetings, own your security roadmap, and are accountable for outcomes.
A 12–36 month security strategy aligned to your business objectives, risk appetite, and budget. Prioritised initiatives with clear ROI and board-ready reporting.
Monthly or quarterly board packs that translate technical risk into business language. Dashboards covering threat posture, compliance status, and program maturity.
Enterprise risk register development and ongoing management. Risk assessments, treatment plans, and integration with your broader ERM framework.
Ownership of your compliance program across ISO 27001, Essential 8, APRA CPS 234, PCI DSS, and other frameworks. Audit preparation and liaison with external auditors.
Security due diligence on vendors, supplier risk assessments, and management of vendor security questionnaires coming your way from enterprise clients.
Development and testing of your incident response plan, business continuity plan, and disaster recovery procedures. Annual tabletop exercises with your leadership team.
We start with a comprehensive security posture assessment — reviewing your current controls, policies, risk landscape, and compliance obligations. This gives us the baseline to build from.
Your vCISO develops a prioritised security roadmap tailored to your industry, regulatory requirements, and growth plans. Each initiative is costed and sequenced for maximum impact.
Your vCISO embeds into your operating rhythm — attending leadership meetings, managing the security program, driving compliance initiatives, and continuously adapting the strategy as your business evolves.
Regular board reporting, quarterly risk reviews, annual strategy refresh, and maturity tracking against industry benchmarks ensure your program keeps pace with evolving threats.
Our vCISOs can start within two weeks. No recruitment fees, no onboarding delays.
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