Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity leadership and managed protection, without a full-time security department

Abrisuite provides senior cybersecurity leadership as a fractional CISO / Cybersecurity Director, backed by managed security services. We set the strategy, run the risk and compliance program, and make sure your business can detect, contain and recover from a serious incident.

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Who this is for

Mid-market organizations that need a security leader at the executive table but do not yet have, or cannot justify, a full-time CISO. You get experienced leadership that works with your executives, your board and your existing IT team or provider.

Strategic security leadershipA security strategy and roadmap tied to business priorities.
Oversight of security teamsDirection for internal staff, managers and outside providers.
Strategy, policy and governanceClear policies, standards and accountability across the business.
Advice to senior leadershipPlain-language guidance on threats, risk and security investment.

Cybersecurity leadership services

The full scope of a Chief Information Security Officer, delivered on a fractional or project basis.

01Strategy and executive leadership

  • Enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with business priorities
  • Multiyear security roadmap, investment priorities and measurable objectives
  • Briefings for executives and the Board on threats, risk exposure and security investment
  • Security built into digital transformation, cloud adoption, M&A and AI initiatives
  • Clear accountability for security across business units and technology teams

02Enterprise cyber risk management

  • Design and operation of a cybersecurity risk management program
  • Risk assessment across systems, applications, infrastructure, cloud and third parties
  • Defined risk appetite, tolerances, escalation thresholds and exception approvals
  • An enterprise cyber risk register with material risks reported to leadership
  • Assessments aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and ISO/IEC 27001

03Governance, risk and compliance (GRC)

  • Information security policies, standards, procedures and governance structures
  • Oversight of regulatory compliance, internal controls, external assessments and audit remediation
  • Security requirements built into vendor management and third-party risk
  • Coordination with legal, privacy, compliance, internal audit and enterprise risk
  • Monitoring of changes in cybersecurity and privacy regulation

04Data protection and privacy

  • Protection of sensitive, confidential and regulated data across its lifecycle
  • Data classification, access governance, encryption, retention and secure sharing rules
  • Identity and access management, privileged access controls and Zero Trust principles
  • Support for privacy obligations alongside your privacy leaders
  • For healthcare: safeguards for ePHI, including relevant HIPAA Security Rule requirements

05Security operations and incident response

  • Executive oversight of security monitoring, threat intelligence and vulnerability management
  • Readiness to detect, contain, investigate and recover from significant incidents
  • Cyber crisis management and executive-level incident communications
  • Business continuity, disaster recovery and cyber resilience plans, tested
  • Post-incident reviews with corrective actions that address root causes

06Technology and security architecture

  • Security architecture principles for cloud, applications, networks and endpoints
  • Security requirements for cloud platforms, software development and procurement
  • Zero Trust, secure-by-design and identity-centric security
  • Risk assessment for AI, automation, connected devices and other emerging technology
  • Controls that protect the business without adding unnecessary friction

07Budget, people and performance

  • Cybersecurity budget, resource plans and investment business cases
  • Leadership and development of security staff: architects, GRC, incident response and risk
  • Security awareness and role-based training programs
  • KPIs and key risk indicators (KRIs) that show whether the program is working
  • Evaluation of security vendors, providers and tools on risk reduction and business value

Managed security services

Leadership sets direction; these services do the day-to-day protection. They work alongside your existing IT staff or provider.

Managed monitoring and response

Central monitoring of your environment so attacks are detected, blocked and remediated, not discovered months later.

Network and perimeter protection

Enterprise-grade firewalls and intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS).

Endpoint and data-leak protection

Endpoint security for laptops, desktops and servers, with data leak prevention (DLP) controls.

Email and phishing protection

Email flagging and filtering, with guidance on recognizing and reporting phishing attempts.

Security assessments

Periodic, independent assessments that find blind spots, check patching and controls, and give you a prioritized remediation plan.

Security awareness training

Ongoing training for your staff, from general awareness to role-based programs.

How an engagement works

Assess

Review your current security posture, risks, obligations and existing controls against recognized frameworks.

Plan

Agree on risk appetite, priorities, a roadmap and the budget to support it, with leadership sign-off.

Lead and implement

Put policies, governance, controls and managed services in place, and direct the people doing the work.

Measure and report

Track KPIs and KRIs, test incident and recovery plans, and report progress to executives and the Board.

Common questions

What is a fractional CISO?

A fractional CISO is an experienced Chief Information Security Officer who leads your security program part-time or for a defined period. You get executive-level security leadership without the cost of a full-time hire.

Do you replace our IT team or managed service provider?

No. We work with your existing IT staff or provider. We set direction, define requirements and oversee security outcomes; your team or provider keeps running day-to-day IT. If you do not have a provider, we can cover managed IT as well.

Which frameworks do you work with?

Assessments and control assurance are aligned with recognized frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and ISO/IEC 27001. For healthcare organizations, we also address relevant HIPAA Security Rule requirements for ePHI.

Can you help with security for AI and automation projects?

Yes. Assessing risk in AI, automation and connected devices is part of the security architecture work, and it pairs naturally with Abrisuite's automation and custom AI services.

Talk to us about your security program

Tell us where you are today, and we will tell you what a sensible next step looks like.

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