Overview
Not every organisation needs — or can afford — a full-time CISO. But every organisation benefits from strategic security leadership. Opcode’s fractional vCISO service provides experienced, senior-level security guidance on a part-time basis, typically 1-3 days per week.
This isn’t an advisory engagement where someone parachutes in for a monthly call. The vCISO becomes part of your leadership team — attending meetings, owning the security program, and being accountable for outcomes.
What’s included
- Security program development — Building or maturing your security program from strategy through to operational processes.
- Board and executive reporting — Regular, clear reporting on security posture, risk, and program progress in language that non-technical leadership understands.
- Risk management — Identifying, assessing, and managing security risks in the context of your business objectives.
- Vendor and third-party risk — Assessing the security posture of vendors, partners, and SaaS providers your organisation depends on.
- Incident response planning — Developing and testing incident response plans so your team knows what to do when something goes wrong.
- Policy development — Creating and maintaining security policies and standards appropriate to your size, industry, and risk profile.
- Regulatory compliance oversight — Ensuring your security program meets relevant regulatory requirements (APRA, Privacy Act, industry-specific standards).
How it works
- Discovery — Understanding your organisation’s current security posture, risk appetite, regulatory obligations, and business context.
- Program design — Developing a security roadmap and program structure tailored to your organisation.
- Embedded delivery — The vCISO works alongside your team on a regular cadence, driving the program forward and providing day-to-day security leadership.
- Review and adjust — Regular program reviews to adapt the approach as your organisation evolves.