Outsourced CSO Services

Security and risk management are pivotal components of the resilience strategy for small and mid-size companies, paralleling their significance in Fortune 500 enterprises. As businesses grapple with safeguarding their personnel, physical assets, and information, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) role emerges as a crucial executive position. However, for smaller companies, the financial feasibility of a full-time CSO may be challenging. 

 

Small and mid-size companies frequently relegate security to a reactionary management stance, addressing it only when an event, incident, or attack occurs. Typically, security oversight is assigned to individuals in operations or compliance, often as collateral duties. This approach, though cost-effective, results in significant gaps in the security program, leaving the company vulnerable.

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An alternative solution is engaging ICIP which provides part-time outsourced CSO services. This model allows companies to benefit from the expertise of a CSO and a team of subject matter experts without the cost of a full-time executive. The engagement can be adjusted as the company grows, eventually transitioning to a full-time CSO or continuing with the outsourced model for flexibility.