We introduced our Information Security Officer as a service (ISOaas) offering
to provide greater flexibility which is economically sound for clients. This service provides an experienced Information Security Officer to manage an organisation’s information security and risk management operations on a fractional basis, ensuring all systems and data are secure and compliant with regulatory requirements.
The multiple benefits include:
- Easy access to specialist advice and industry experience
- A central point of contact for all information security matters
- A cost-effective alternative to employing in-house specialists
- Seamless integration within your existing team
- Flexible and scalable service
- Assurance in your information security programme
- Access to other cyber security professionals via the ISOaas conduit
The Information Security Officer service is a convenient and cost-effective way for businesses to access industry-leading cyber security knowledge in a flexible and agile manner. A professionally certified and experienced security consultant enables an organisation to benefit from their years of security expertise and delivers clarity, confidence, and certainty for your digital, cyber security and network journey.
Our Information Security Officers hold a number of professional qualifications which include NCSC Certified Cyber Professional, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Information Security Manager, and ISO/IEC 27001 audit/implementor.
Fortis delivers expert guidance and best practice advice via our team of highly experienced and qualified security professionals who support clients to accelerate, shape and deliver a coordinated information security program and manage business security risk.
"We have been delighted with the exceptional service provided through Fortis’ Information Security Officer as a Service (ISOaaS). The firm’s wealth of knowledge, security assessment capabilities, and customer-centric approach have been invaluable." Mike Powell CEO Rapid Addition.
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