What We Deliver
Virtual CISO Services
Most Pakistani organisations in the PKR 500 million to 5 billion revenue range do not have a CISO. They have an IT manager who also handles security, or a security team without senior strategic direction. The consequences show up in SBP examinations, failed ISO 27001 audits, and board-level blind spots on risk.
A vCISO gives you the security leadership you need for the decisions you face now: which frameworks to pursue, which vendor investments to make, how to report to the board, and how to respond when something goes wrong. At two to four days per month, the cost is a fraction of a full-time hire.
Security Roadmap Development
A 12-month security strategy aligned to your sector, risk profile, and budget. Prioritised by business impact, not by what vendors are currently promoting. Updated quarterly as your environment and the threat landscape evolve.
Board and Executive Reporting
Security translated into business language. Board papers, risk dashboards, and executive briefings that allow your leadership to make informed decisions without requiring a technical background.
Compliance Programme Ownership
Your vCISO owns the compliance roadmap. PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SBP, and SWIFT CSP programmes are managed as part of the engagement. You have a named owner accountable for audit readiness.
Policy and Standards Governance
Security policies reviewed, updated, and enforced. Information security management system maintained to ISO 27001 and SBP standards. Policies that reflect how your organisation actually operates, not generic templates.
Vendor and Technology Oversight
Independent assessment of security tool investments. No vendor relationships. Recommendations based on your environment and what will actually improve your security posture, not on commission structures.
Supplier and Third-Party Risk
TPRM programme developed and managed as part of the engagement. Your key suppliers assessed against your security standards. Critical suppliers reviewed annually. Findings reported to your board.
Incident Response Oversight
Your vCISO acts as incident commander during a significant breach. Coordinates your internal team and XTrivain IR capability. Board communication and regulatory notification managed from the senior security leadership level.
Security Team Building
If you are building an internal security function, your vCISO leads the hiring process and defines the team structure. Job descriptions, interview frameworks, and onboarding plans aligned to your actual security needs.
Not sure if you need a vCISO or a one-off security assessment?
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Start with a security posture assessment. Fixed-fee proposal within 3 to 5 business days.
Compliance
When a Named CISO Is Required
Certain compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements explicitly require a designated information security officer or CISO-equivalent. A vCISO satisfies these requirements without the cost of a full-time appointment.
ISO 27001 requires top management to assign information security responsibilities to defined roles. A vCISO provides the documented ownership and accountability that auditors require.
Requirement 12.1 requires a defined information security policy with assigned ownership. A vCISO owns this policy and the broader information security programme.
SBP-regulated entities are expected to designate a Chief Information Security Officer responsible for cybersecurity strategy, oversight, and board-level reporting.
Increasingly, enterprise clients and government counterparties require evidence of named security leadership as a condition of contract award. A vCISO provides that evidence.
Need a named CISO for a compliance requirement or contract condition?
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Common Questions
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