NopalCyber consultants are an integral part of our cybersecurity services. From the initial assessment of your security posture forward, NopalCyber consultants work to make certain that everything we do to safeguard your company is aligned to your business objectives, operational environment, and regulatory requirements.

Cybersecurity is not an event. It is an ongoing process that must comprehend changes in, or additions to, the technologies and computing assets you deploy. Effective cybersecurity must also comprehend changes to your business operations as your company grows. These changes require understanding of the impact to your cybersecurity posture, and reassessment of your risk profile and priorities that may call for new approaches and revisions to policies and procedures.

This requires excellent communication and coordination: a close relationship between the cybersecurity provider and the business. Effective and efficient managed cybersecurity services is not a black box, set-it-and-forget-it, toss it over the wall affair.

This is what we mean when we say NopalCyber is a “white glove” next-generation cybersecurity firm. Low touch for your business, high touch for NopalCyber.

Ultimately, NopalCyber can act as your virtual Chief Information Security Office. Your NopalCyber consultant, your chief information security officer (vCISO).

NopalCyber vCISO

A NopalCyber vCISO puts a wealth of knowledge and guidance at your fingertips. Adding to the insights gained from continued cybersecurity assessments and testing, our consultants bring years of practical industry experience and expertise and importantly, can benchmark your cybersecurity posture against industry peers.

Your NopalCyber consultant understands cybersecurity standards (generally and industry specific), compliance and regulatory requirements, and how to apply them to create effective policies, processes, and protocols within the context of your business.

An organization’s cybersecurity program should always be overseen by a security professional with extensive and diverse industry expertise. And while this is an essential component of a strong cybersecurity program, a full-time, in-house CISO is not always a feasible option for those with limited budgets.

The NopalCyber vCISO is your trusted security partner bringing years of experience to help develop and refine your security program. Critically, depending on your business line, industry, and the jurisdictions in which you do business, a CISO is required (either internally or through outsourcing).

vCISO in practice

These highly skilled and expert professionals will work closely with your company’s stakeholders to execute and manage governance, overseeing your entire cybersecurity program within industry standard frameworks such as ISO and NIST.

The vCISO portfolio includes policy guidance, architecture review, incident response planning, and making sure your security is strategic, mapped, benchmarked, and measured across your business and throughout the life of our engagement. This enables your organization’s cybersecurity to mature with tailored and comprehensive cybersecurity program and governance that meets business objectives and regulatory requirements.

The NopalCyber Advisory team is staffed by highly experienced individuals who have been CISOs and developed or implemented cybersecurity programs in a variety of industries. In addition to CISO level expertise, members of our Advisory team have held positions including CTO, Privacy Officer, various IT security and infrastructure leadership positions, IT Auditor, and consultant.