eCISO: Interim-CISO
Calculable security responsibility without commitment
Information security is a strategic management task. Selecting a suitable CISO/ISO is a matter of trust and takes time. Regulatory requirements and threats don't take a break, and you don't have to endure them either.
The solution: an external, highly qualified security officer who, as an interim CISO, provides the necessary structure, leadership, and expertise – for as long as your company needs it. Transparent, flexible, and without long-term commitments.
When is an eCISO worthwhile?
Once it's recognized that a CISO is needed, the next question may be: And how exactly? Perhaps the scope is unclear and/or the task isn't large enough for a full-time position and/or the job market isn't offering enough candidates. An eCISO fits in all of these areas. The extent to which a temporary position becomes permanent depends on the client and remains flexible:
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Short-term leadership in information security
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Transition phase to permanent employment
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Strategic and operational preparation for cybersecurity
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A CISO only part-time, but with 100% expertise
The advantages
1 \ Rapid deployment without a long lead time
Contractual terms, clarification of tasks, comparison of required expertise, reporting structures, success horizon. This can be completed in 14 days. No recruiting, just training in the specialist area.
2 \ Situational Deployment Times
Whether a few hours per week or comprehensive project support – the eCISO works according to your actual needs. This way, you receive maximum expertise without overloading your organization.
3 \ Neutrality and Sensitivity to Organizational Blindness
As an external consultant without prior operational knowledge, the e-CISO takes an analytical look at your existing structure, processes, and systems. This outside perspective creates space for honest assessments, effective recommendations, and independent decisions, if desired.
4 \ Network-Based Competency Enhancement
When additional resources are needed within the company, our staffing expertise enables us to provide the necessary specialists: IT security service providers, consultants, project managers, and specialists in various IT areas. Our expertise draws on both IT know-how and our network of service providers.
5 \ Transparent billing for additional needs
Questions that go beyond the agreed scope can be flexibly addressed and billed as additional consulting hours – clearly regulated, fairly priced, and only if at least one hour of consulting services is required.
6 \ Maximum contract flexibility
We focus on growing trust and successful customer relationships. Our first promise of trust is maintaining the option to terminate without giving a reason. This way, you can see your security flourish without having to worry about deadlines.
The right partner for every phase
An eCISO is deployed in different phases and situations. Here are some typical practical examples:
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Start-up phase of a company with increasing regulatory relevance (e.g., ISO 27001, TISAX, KRITIS)
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Growth phase in which structures need to be professionalized, risks assessed, and processes defined
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Preparation for certifications or audits (e.g., according to ISO 27001 or BSI Baseline Protection)
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Interim solution until a permanent internal CISO is appointed
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Support for management when security responsibilities are currently diffusely distributed
What we offer
We understand that organizations operate differently. Some require long-term support, while others prefer the greatest possible independence. Therefore, we structure our collaboration so that you feel comfortable at all times – professionally, financially, and organizationally. Our goal is a partnership on equal terms, where you are impressed by our performance and commitment – not by legal obligations.
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Development and further development of the security strategy
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Support with organizational and technical measures
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Contact for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., data protection, IT, management, audits)
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Reporting and presentations for management and supervisory bodies
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In-depth security analyses of your company
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Company-specific recommendations for action
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Support in the search and selection of suitable candidates
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Training of the new CISO with a final, complete handover
The type of assignment is flexible: continuous support or specific, project-related.
A good collaboration begins with an honest conversation. In a free initial consultation, we'll clarify:
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Does our model fit your current situation?
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What might a practical application look like for your company?
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What challenges do we see – and what solutions do we offer?
Responsibility for security in the company should not depend on the labor market.