Strengthen your organization’s security with an external CISO

We provide CISO support in building a cybersecurity strategy, managing risk and meeting regulatory requirements. The cooperation is tailored to your company’s needs, without the cost of hiring a full-time employee.

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CISO as a Service

Companies with complex IT infrastructure and large volumes of processed data need strong, strategic support in organising security and protecting data.

Hiring a full-time CISO has become a challenge: high costs, a shortage of specialists and the need to verify the CISO’s specific competences make recruitment significantly longer.

Regulations such as GDPR, DORA, NIS2 and ISO 27001 require documented security architecture, effective incident management, access control and a reliable analysis of processes and full compliance. Lack of control over these areas exposes a company to serious financial and reputational consequences.

CISO as a Service provides flexible strategic support at a fraction of the cost of a full-time role

As part of the service, you gain access to an expert who designs and oversees your cybersecurity strategy, implements key processes and manages security projects. This virtual CISO takes responsibility for areas including cyber risk management, policies and procedures, security KPIs and threat monitoring.

As a result, you do not need to hire a full-time Chief Information Security Officer while still protecting your systems, reputation and data, benefiting from flexible expertise and fully optimized costs.

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Cybersecurity areas under expert control

Strategic security planning

We audit the current situation, define goals and priorities, and prepare a 6–12-month action plan. You receive a tailored strategy, a detailed schedule with priorities and success metrics that make it possible to track progress and demonstrate the value of security investments.

Operational risk management

We identify the greatest risks to your company, assess their business impact and propose concrete protective measures. We check the security of your key suppliers and partners, protecting business continuity.

Regulatory compliance and audit representation

We help you meet the requirements of DORA, NIS 2, GDPR, ISO 27001 and other regulations. We prepare documentation for supervisory authorities, participate in audits and represent your company during inspections. This gives you legal peace of mind and helps you avoid penalties for failing to meet your obligations.

Advice for the management board

We support key cybersecurity decisions and help align them with business objectives. We advise on cloud projects, crisis plans and long-term strategy. You receive clear risk reports and know whether your security investments are delivering value.

Incident and crisis management

We prepare your company for different scenarios and support you during a real attack. We test procedures so they work under pressure. In an incident, you have an experienced CISO who guides you through the crisis and helps you return to normal operations quickly.

Technical system protection

We make sure your systems are secure from the design stage. We test applications, oversee new implementations and control who has access to data. We work to proven international standards adapted to your needs.

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CISO-as-a-Service

Who benefits from the support of an external CISO?

Companies without their own CISO

Companies without an internal security leader can finally protect their systems, reputation and data effectively by using the CISO-as-a-Service model. It is a way to manage risk professionally, analyze vulnerabilities and implement regulatory requirements while significantly reducing costs.

Organizations developing cybersecurity

If you are building or expanding your security program, an external CISO will support you in analyzing processes, designing security architecture, creating policies, managing incidents, optimizing procedures and preparing for security certification.

Management boards and IT leadership

A virtual CISO provides reliable reports, leads strategic consultations and helps you make informed business decisions. The role includes implementing appropriate KPIs, managing projects, analyzing risk and preparing the organization for crises, including phishing attacks.

When should you consider CISO as a Service?

Situations requiring a CISO

01/04

A full-time CISO exceeds the budget

An experienced Chief Information Security Officer costs around 400k+ per year, while CISO-as-a-Service provides access to an expert at a fraction of that amount, with the possibility of starting cooperation within a few weeks.

02/04

Cybersecurity needs urgent organization

Your organization has gaps in security processes, no clear strategy and no measurable risk indicators. Our CISO builds a consistent security system from scratch or strengthens the existing one, giving you full control over cyber threats.

03/04

An incident disrupted business continuity

A cyberattack disrupted your systems, customer data was compromised or your company became subject to regulatory inspection. You need an expert who can quickly assess the damage, implement protective procedures and prepare a strategy to prevent further incidents.

04/04

Regulatory pressure and an approaching audit

DORA, NIS 2, KNF and ISO 27001 impose obligations that cannot be met without specialist expertise. Our experienced CISO prepares documentation and represents you during audits, so you do not need to fear penalties.

Want to see how your employees would respond to a cyberattack?

Let’s find out! Book a Free Phishing Test.

DURING THE TEST

You will verify your employees’ digital resilience,
You will check the results of your previous educational activities.
You will see how our training works and learn about our proprietary training platform.
We will discuss your organization’s security development and cyber risk management needs.

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Benefits of working with a CISO

Why use CISO as a Service?

Cybersecurity specialist support

Your CISO will prepare the organization for different attack scenarios, create a tailored strategy and implement processes. This minimizes the risk of successful incidents.

Flexibility matched to your budget

You can scale the service according to your needs—from 2 to 8 days per month or through project-based cooperation. You pay only for actual involvement, not for a full-time position.

Measurable results and clear audit reports

Your CISO delivers a strategy with concrete success metrics and regularly reports on progress, risks and results. They present hard data during audits and management meetings.

What does cooperation with an external CISO look like?

See how cooperation with our cybersecurity expert works as part of CISO-as-a-Service.

Working with a CISO

Research

Needs workshop and security audit

We conduct an initial workshop to understand your organization’s cybersecurity needs and challenges. We analyze the current situation, identify the most important risks and define priorities. We agree on a cooperation model (recurring or project-based) and a scope of support tailored to your budget.

Cooperation

Strategy development and start of cooperation

We create a 6–12-month cybersecurity strategy with a concrete action plan, deadlines and success indicators (KPI/KRI). We begin implementing priority actions—building processes, managing risk and preparing for audits. We report progress regularly.

Support

Monitoring results and continuous improvement

We track the strategy, measure the effectiveness of implemented solutions and adapt actions to your organization’s changing needs. We provide continuous support in incident management, regulatory compliance and audit representation.

Customer reviews

Read what customers who trusted us have to say

The Secawa team demonstrated a high level of competence, full commitment and flexibility in responding to our needs (…). We confidently recommend Secawa as a partner providing comprehensive and effective support in verifying and preventing phishing threats and building cybersecurity awareness.
Deputy Management Board President, power industry
The activities increased our employees’ motivation towards cybersecurity and consequently improved the security of our company.
Security Officer, e-commerce
SECAWA proposed a comprehensive solution that enabled us to verify the awareness level and real phishing responses of all participants (…). They are experts who know social-engineering tricks, can identify where employees and the company need support and understand the threats.
Management Board President, Software as a Service
We confidently recommend Secawa as a partner providing comprehensive and effective support in verifying and preventing phishing threats and building cybersecurity awareness.
Deputy Management Board President, power industry
SECAWA proposed accurate and sophisticated simulations tailored to our company’s challenges. Based on our positive experience, we enthusiastically recommend them as a trusted partner in practical cybersecurity education for employees.
CFO, Management Board Member, transport and logistics

Why Secawa

We increase the cybersecurity maturity of organizations

WHY TRUST US

01/03

A CISO experienced in developing cybersecurity strategies

Our expert has worked with organizations from many sectors—from consulting and public administration to fintech. They hold CISM, ITIL and PRINCE2 certifications and know modern cyber threats inside out. They will do everything to keep your company several steps ahead of potential attacks.

02/03

A complementary approach to building cyber resilience

CISO-as-a-Service perfectly complements our proprietary Practical Anti-Phishing Training, allowing us to build system resilience and employee awareness effectively. More than 120,000 employees already use our solutions.

03/03

A local partner following international standards

We cooperate with the Ministry of Digital Affairs through the PWCyber program and support the CISO #Poland Foundation. We understand Polish regulatory realities and know how to adapt international security standards to your organization’s local needs and capabilities.

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Frequently asked questions

It mainly depends on the level of involvement (e.g. 2–8 days per month or a project), which in turn depends on the scope of activities and responsibilities (strategy, GRC, IR, audits and due diligence), applicable regulations (NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001 and GDPR) and the complexity of the organization and supply chain. Pricing is subscription-based or project-based.

You work with a team of experts led by a certified and experienced CISO with more than 20 years of experience building strategies for financial institutions, banks and public organizations. The role covers strategy, management-board advice, risk and compliance oversight, and incident response leadership—in line with ISACA good practices.

We recommend 6–12 months as the first horizon for building the strategy, implementing it and measuring results, with recurring billing. This reflects the continuous nature of risk management and oversight required by NIS2. The model is flexible and scalable. Our goal is to make your organization self-sufficient—we can help you hire the right specialists and educate your team over time, depending on your needs, expectations and capabilities.

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Building an effective security program requires experience, continuous threat monitoring and the ability to manage cyber risk strategically. That is why more and more companies choose CISO as a Service—flexible expert support that strengthens digital resilience, protects reputation and avoids the need to create a new full-time position.

CISO as a Service—what is it and who is it for?

CISO as a Service is external strategic support from SECAWA experts responsible for developing and overseeing cybersecurity strategy, regulatory compliance (GDPR, NIS2, DORA and ISO 27001), and the design of security processes and architecture.It is particularly suited to companies that process large volumes of data, operate complex IT infrastructure or want to strengthen protection against modern threats and build resilience to different types of cyberattack but do not have the resources to hire a full-time CISO.

Benefits of CISO as a Service

The service gives you access to an experienced SECAWA specialist who takes responsibility for key security areas and optimizes operational and strategic activities. CISO as a Service also enables the rapid implementation of processes that protect data, systems and business continuity.What do you gain? Above all:

effective cyber risk management and process oversight,
support in meeting GDPR, NIS2, DORA and cybersecurity audit requirements,
advice and support in business decision-making,
development of a security culture and employee training,
support in vulnerability assessment and test oversight, including social-engineering tests,
greater digital resilience with transparent costs.

Services offered as part of CISO as a Service

An external CISO can act in both an advisory and operational capacity, covering risk analysis, policy design, technical support and audit support. At SECAWA, we focus on flexible partnership and tailoring the scope of work to your organization’s needs.The most common services include:

creating and developing a security program,
designing and implementing security architecture,
overseeing audits and penetration tests, including mobile application penetration testing,
vulnerability analysis and configuration reviews,
preparing and implementing security procedures,
creating and updating security documentation,
building security KPIs and risk indicators,
advice on personal-data protection and regulatory compliance.

How does CISO as a Service support risk management?

An external CISO continuously analyzes threats, monitors regulatory changes and oversees security processes to limit the risk of incidents and financial losses. They assess vulnerabilities, verify access controls, analyze irregularities in logs and implement measures that minimize the impact of incidents on the organization. Your company gains an approach based on continuous risk assessment rather than one-off activities.

Cost optimization and the effectiveness of CISO as a Service

The service provides access to high-class specialists without the cost of a full-time management position. The organization pays only for the actual scope of services, ensuring cost optimization while raising protection standards.CISO as a Service is ideal for companies that want to scale their security activities alongside business growth.

Strategic partnership with CISO as a Service

Working with an external CISO means more than implementing safeguards. It is a long-term strategic partnership that supports growth, technological development and informed decision-making. The specialist stays close to your processes, monitors threats and uses threat intelligence to help build a strong, resilient and compliant organization.