CISO as a Service

CISO as a Service: assurance, governance and continuity in cybersecurity

At a time when the threat landscape shifts daily and security and compliance requirements keep rising, many organisations have neither the need nor the capacity for a full-time CISO. At the same time, boards, customers and regulators expect security work to be systematic, documented and integrated into corporate governance.

CISO as a Service is the answer for organisations that want executive-level security expertise without building an in-house department. The service gives you access to senior security leadership on par with group CISOs: flexible, scalable and cost-effective.

Berigo provides CISO as a Service to organisations in both the private and public sectors, with particular experience in energy, industry, maritime, finance, technology and critical infrastructure. We work at board and executive level to ensure that cybersecurity is anchored in the company's strategy and that the requirements of NIS2, DORA, ISO/IEC 27001, 9001, 42001 and the AI Act, along with other regulatory frameworks, are met.

Why CISO as a Service?

• Strategic anchoring: Security is elevated to executive level and integrated into the management system.
• Cost efficiency: Full CISO expertise without the payroll cost of a permanent position.
• Capacity and experience: Access to seasoned professionals who understand technology, risk and regulation alike.
• Continuity: Stability in the security programme regardless of internal changes.
• Audit readiness: All documentation and control structures are maintained in line with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.

How it works

Berigo establishes a CISO function that covers your organisation's needs for security governance, advisory support and follow-up. We take part in management meetings, report to the board, track security objectives and drive continuous improvement.

Engagements range from 20% support per month to a fully outsourced security leader function backed by specialists in technical security, emergency preparedness and compliance.

Typical services delivered through CISO as a Service

• Strategic security leadership: Development of security strategy, policies and roadmaps. Purpose: Anchor security in corporate governance and culture.
• Information security management system (ISMS): Establishing and operating an ISO/IEC 27001-based framework. Purpose: Systematise governance, risk and controls.
• NIS2 and DORA readiness: Gap analysis, implementation plan, reporting to management. Purpose: Ensure compliance with new EU requirements.
• Board-level security reporting: Quarterly risk reports, KPIs and maturity assessments. Purpose: Give leadership an up-to-date basis for decisions.
• Risk and vulnerability assessments: Mapping threats, evaluating controls and preparedness. Purpose: Reduce the risk of incidents and breaches.
• Security culture and training: Awareness programmes, leadership training, phishing simulations. Purpose: Strengthen the human line of defence.
• Supplier and third-party risk: Assessment of subcontractors and contractual requirements. Purpose: Secure the chain from procurement to operations.
• Incident management and preparedness: Notification plans, incident handling, exercises and post-incident reviews. Purpose: Ensure a fast, controlled response when incidents occur.
• Privacy and GDPR: Interplay between the CISO and DPO roles, DPIAs, control routines. Purpose: Meet statutory data protection requirements.
• Continuous security improvement: KPI follow-up, internal audits, governance meetings. Purpose: Ensure progress and maturity gains over time.

The outcome

With Berigo as your external CISO, your organisation gains a comprehensive security function that combines governance, technology and culture. You get a partner who understands regulatory requirements, business logic and modern security architecture, and who ensures your organisation is compliance-ready, secure and resilient in an increasingly demanding digital landscape.

Would you like an assessment of how CISO as a Service could be implemented in your organisation?

Contact us for a confidential conversation about structure, scope and cost model.

The service goes by many names

What the market calls a vCISO, virtual CISO, fractional CISO or CISO for hire is what Berigo delivers as CISO as a service: an experienced security leader on a part-time basis, accountable for governance and progress, without the organisation hiring a full-time executive. The difference rarely lies in the name, but in how much responsibility the provider actually takes. Berigo steps into the role, not just the advice.