CISO as a Service: 

experienced information security tailored

Connata offers an external Chief Information Security Officer who is deployable both strategically and operationally. With CISO as a Service, your organization has access to experienced expertise in the field of information security, without the need to hire a full-time CISO directly.

Information security is becoming an increasingly important part of business operations for many organizations. Cyber threats, laws and regulations, and demands from customers and supply chain partners require a professional and structured approach. At the same time, not every organization has sufficient knowledge, capacity, or experience internally to effectively organize information security.

An external CISO from Connata helps your organization gain control over risks, security measures, and responsibilities. The CISO advises management on strategic choices and translates these into concrete and actionable measures. Consideration is given to the size, objectives, working methods, and risk profile of your organization.

The CISO’s deployed by Connata have extensive practical experience in information security. They have at least 20 years of experience with both technical and organizational security issues and are accustomed to advising at the executive, management, and operational levels. Additionally, our CISO’s hold at least the internationally recognized CISM certification. This ensures you have demonstrable knowledge in the areas of information security management, risk management, and governance.

The service can be fully tailored to the needs of your organization. For example, a CISO can be periodically deployed for strategic advice, but can also provide temporary or structural support for daily operations. Think of a few hours per month, one fixed day per week, or intensive guidance during a change process.

An external CISO can assist in developing and implementing an information security policy. The CISO can also conduct risk analyses, create improvement plans, and prioritize security measures. This results in a clear approach where time, budget, and capacity are focused.

In addition, the CISO supports the documentation of roles, responsibilities, and procedures. Employees thereby know what is expected of them and who is responsible for specific security issues. This contributes to an organization-wide and supported approach to information security.

Connata can also provide support in certification processes and standards frameworks. Think of ISO 27001, NIS2, BIO, GDPR, and other relevant laws and regulations. The CISO maps out where your organization stands, what steps are still needed, and how these can be executed in a manageable way.

In the event of security incidents, the external CISO can also play an important role. The CISO helps prepare for incidents, coordinates the response where necessary, and supports evaluation and improvement. This way, not only is there a response to incidents, but lessons are also learned from what has happened.

Awareness among employees is an important part of effective information security. Therefore, the CISO can support training, communication, and awareness campaigns. Employees learn to better recognize risks and know how to act safely in their daily work.

During the collaboration, the CISO reports clearly on risks, progress, and areas for improvement. Management gains insight into the current security situation and can make informed decisions. Technical topics are translated into understandable information that aligns with business objectives.

With CISO as a Service from Connata, you bring high-quality knowledge and experience flexibly in-house. You have an independent sparring partner who thinks along, provides direction, and supports execution where necessary. This way, you work step by step towards reliable, demonstrable, and future-proof information security.