What do I have?

• Due Diligence for production facilities to document “as-is” of networks, systems and equipment; IT, OT & Cloud
• Collaborative workshops to assess readiness to incidents such as ransomware in OT
• Architecture review to sector frameworks and regulations
• Intrusion testing to validate defenses
• Forward engineering to define appropriate controls requirements and strategies

What is my risk?

• Risk Assessment
• Threat Modeling
• Proof of Concept demonstration
• Forensics Readiness Diagnostic
• Crisis Management Exercise
• Applied global research of realized threats and threat actors, per sector and region

What do I do next?

• Quick Wins
• Priority Action Items
• Strategic Recommendations
• Target Reference Architecture and Capabilities
• Roadmaps and Go-Forward Programs

Tailored to your needs

Our vCISO service is ideal companies and coops that:

• May not be large enough to hire a full-time CISO
• Need extra help and resources during digital transformation
• May be temporarily short-staffed and need help
• Want someone available to assist with rapid incident response
• Need a roadmap for compliance with standards like IEC 62443, NERC CIP, and others

Benefits of our vCISO Offering

Cost Efficiency

• Lower Total Cost: Our vCISOs are typically hired on a part-time or project basis, resulting in significant cost savings compared to the salary, benefits, and overhead required for a full-time CISO.
  Flexible Payment Models: We offer vCISO services on an hourly, monthly, or retainer-based pricing, allowing our clients to control their cybersecurity expenditure.

Access to High-Level Expertise

• Diverse Experience: Our vCISOs work with multiple organizations across industries, bringing a wealth of experience and best practices.
• Immediate Availability: Our vCISOs are seasoned professionals who can hit the ground running, providing immediate strategic value without requiring extensive onboarding.
  

Scalability and Flexibility

• Adaptability to Business Needs: vCISOs can scale their involvement based on the business’s size, complexity, and security maturity, offering a right-sized solution.
• Project-Based Engagement: Businesses can engage our vCISOs for specific projects, such as security assessments, compliance initiatives, or incident response, without long-term commitments.

Objective and Unbiased Insights

• External Perspective: Being external to the organization, our vCISOs provide objective recommendations without being influenced by internal politics or biases.
• Focus on Results: Since they are measured on deliverables rather than organizational hierarchy, vCISOs often deliver pragmatic, results-oriented solutions.

Enhanced Focus on Core Business

• Reduced Administrative Burden: Outsourcing CISO responsibilities to a vCISO allows internal teams to focus on core business operations rather than managing an executive-level hire.
• Efficient Resource Utilization: The business can allocate resources to areas where they provide the most value while leaving cybersecurity management to a dedicated expert.

Faster Compliance and Risk Mitigation

• Compliance Expertise: Our vCISOs are well-versed in regulatory frameworks (e.g., IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-82) and can guide businesses to achieve and maintain compliance efficiently.
• Proactive Risk Management: With experience across various organizations, our vCISOs are skilled at identifying and mitigating risks before they escalate into significant issues.

Interim Solution for Immediate Needs

• Short-Term Gap Coverage: For organizations in transition or unable to find a full-time CISO, our vCISOs can provide interim leadership and ensure security continuity.
• Strategic Preparation: Our vCISOs can help establish a robust security foundation, enabling smoother transitions to a full-time hire if and when the organization grows.

Risk Intelligence

• Global threat monitoring and analysis
• Industry-specific risk modeling
• Real-time threat intelligence feeds
• Vulnerability assessment and prioritization
• Attack surface monitoring

Defense Operations 

• 24/7 security monitoring
• Real-time incident detection
• Automated response capabilities
• Security event correlation
• Threat hunting operations

Infrastructure Protection 

• Network security architecture
• Access control management
• Endpoint protection
• Cloud security integration
• OT/ICS security

Service Deliverables

• Monthly threat intelligence reports
• Real-time security dashboards
• Quarterly risk assessments
• Incident response playbooks
• Security posture reports

Performance Metrics

• Mean time to detect (MTTD): < 15 minutes
• Mean time to respond (MTTR): < 30 minutes

Security Testing

• Penetration testing
• Vulnerability assessments
• Configuration reviews
• Architecture validation
• Control effectiveness testing

Performance Validation 

• Load testing
• Stress testing
• Failover validation
• Recovery testing
• Performance benchmarking

Compliance Verification 

• Regulatory compliance testing
• Standards adherence validation
• Policy implementation verification
• Control effectiveness assessment
• Documentation review

Service Deliverables

• Detailed test reports
• Remediation recommendations
• Performance analysis
• Compliance gap analysis
• Risk mitigation strategies

OT/IT Convergence 

• Seamless integration of operational and information technology
• Secure data flow architecture
• Real-time system synchronization
• Cross-platform compatibility
• Legacy system modernization

Smart Infrastructure Design 

• Intelligent control systems
• Automated process optimization
• Predictive maintenance systems
• Energy efficiency optimization
• Remote monitoring capabilities

Security-by-Design Engineering

• Secure Architecture Development 
  • Defense-in-depth strategies
  • Zero-trust implementation
  • Segmentation planning
  • Access control frameworks
  • Secure communication protocols
• Risk-Based Engineering 
  • Threat modeling in design
  • Security control integration
  • Vulnerability mitigation
  • Resilience engineering
  • Compliance-driven design

Operational Technology Enhancement

• Process Automation 
• Workflow optimization
• Control system automation
• Safety system integration
• Quality control automation
• Production efficiency

Incident Command 

• 24/7 emergency response
• Crisis team activation
• Stakeholder communication
• Legal coordination
• Media response management

Technical Response 

• Incident investigation
• Threat containment
• System restoration
• Evidence preservation
• Impact analysis

Recovery Management 

• Business continuity execution
• Service restoration
• Data recovery
• System hardening
• Post-incident analysis

Service Deliverables

• Incident response plans
• Crisis communication templates
• Recovery procedures
• Lesson-learned reports
• Improvement recommendations

Intelligent Response Orchestration

• AI-powered incident triage
• Automated response workflows
• Real-time decision support systems
• Predictive crisis modeling

Smart Recovery Planning

• Machine learning for impact assessment
• Automated stakeholder communications
• AI-driven resource allocation
  Dynamic recovery strategy optimization

Critical Operations Defense

• Building and preparing client capabilities through:
  • Technologies implementation
  • Process development

Training programs

• Cyber and physical attack defense
• Cyber Defender” and “Cyber First Responder  tools and training:
  • Defense against evolving adversarial cyber threats
  • Hands-on practical exercises
    Real-world scenario training

Incident Response

• IT Incident Response & Forensics Retainers
• OT Incident Response & Forensics Retainers
• Legal Retainers and Breach Disclosure

Core Benefits

• Automated vulnerability scanning and assessment
• Faster identification of security weaknesses
• Enhanced accuracy in threat detection
• Real-time monitoring and response capabilities

NexusAI Service Overview

NexusAI offers comprehensive AI-powered security testing with the following key features:

• Advanced threat detection using machine learning algorithms
• Compliance analysis with adaptive targeted culling
• People-centric risk assessment
• Continuous protection against evolving threats[4]

Adversarial AI-Based Defense Testing

This specialized form of security testing focuses on protecting AI systems from malicious attacks and includes:

Key Testing Areas

• Protection against data poisoning attacks
• Defense against prompt injection vulnerabilities
• Training data validation and security
• Model inversion protection[7]

Testing Methodology

• Comprehensive threat modeling
• Regular vulnerability assessments
• Adversarial training simulations
• Real-time anomaly detection[

According to recent statistics, 92% of AI security assessments discovered prompt injection vulnerabilities, with 80% of these being either high or medium risk[6]. By 2026, it’s projected that more than 80% of enterprises will have deployed generative AI applications in production environments, making robust AI security testing crucial.

Core Service Components

AI-Powered Security Operations

• Advanced threat detection using self-learning AI models
• Real-time anomaly detection and response
• Predictive security analytics
• Automated incident investigation and triage
• AI-driven vulnerability assessment

Specialized OT Protection

• Custom AI models for industrial control systems
• Machine learning for process optimization
• Predictive maintenance analytics
• Real-time monitoring and threat detection
• AI-enhanced asset inventory management

Advanced AI Applications

• Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) for security testing
• AI-powered supply chain risk assessment
• Deep learning for behavioral analysis
• Natural language processing for threat intelligence
• Computer vision for physical security

Innovation Focus

• Custom AI model development for specific industry needs
• Integration of cutting-edge AI technologies
• Continuous learning and adaptation capabilities
• Research and development partnerships

Core Service Components

Software Supply Chain Security

• Independent source code security analysis and vulnerability assessments6
• Automated and manual code reviews for backdoor detection
• Security compliance verification across multiple frameworks
• Real-time monitoring of code changes and dependencies

Risk Management & Compliance

• Multi-tier supplier risk assessment and monitoring
• Compliance verification against HIPAA, NIST, OWASP, and DHS standards
• Continuous threat intelligence and monitoring
• AI-powered risk quantification and analysis

Advanced Security Features

• Scenario-based testing for supply chain resilience
• AI-powered continuous monitoring and early warning system
• Automated vulnerability scanning and assessment
• Real-time threat detection and response

Cyber Defender First Responder training

• Security awareness programs
• Hands-on technical training
• Process and procedure training
• Threat response exercise

Specialized Energy Sector Training

• Cyber Defender certification program
• OT/ICS security fundamentals
• Emergency response protocols
• Grid protection techniques

Hands-On Crisis Response

• Live scenario simulations
• Tabletop exercises
• Real-world incident analysis
• Team response coordination

Strategic Deployment

• Solution architecture planning
• Integration roadmap development
• Technology stack optimization
• Performance benchmarking

Operational Excellence

• Best practices implementation
• Process optimization
• Change management
• Quality assurance

Strategic Advisory

• Digital transformation planning
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Compliance strategy development
• Technology roadmap creation

Industry-Specific Guidance

• Energy sector expertise
• Manufacturing optimization