The Virtual CISO or “vCISO” concept has been gaining traction of late, as companies face unprecedented cyber risks. Hiring a full-time CISO is not always feasible, and so vCISOs – a fractional model where an external CISO provides services to a number of companies – have become extremely popular.
The vCISO role is still evolving, with the definition of this role or service still being finalized or agreed upon. There are many perspectives, thoughts, and thought leaders in this space that are contributing to this role. As such, it’s critical to be in the loop and ensure you’re up to date, following the opinion leaders who shape this field.
These are the people worth following in order to keep yourself up to date about this increasingly important topic.
The vCISO
Before we jump in, here is a quick primer on vCISOs.
Cyberattacks are increasing. Not a day goes by without a headline about some company experiencing a ransomware attack, data breach, or some other form of cyber strike. This makes sense; why rob a bank, when a cybercriminal can generate a massive payday, without taking their fingers off a keyboard?
Add in nationalistic and…
