First board security report
A board asks for a cybersecurity briefing. We establish a baseline, define meaningful measures and present risk in business terms.
Virtual CISO & advisory
Security leadership, at the right scale.
Experienced security leadership for organizations that need executive-level judgment, a clear strategy and credible reporting — without a full-time CISO.
The business problem
Security decisions are business decisions.
Boards, investors, insurers and major customers increasingly expect someone to own cybersecurity at a senior level. In organizations without a CISO, that responsibility often falls on a CFO, COO or IT manager who already has a full role.
The result is reactive spending, unclear priorities and security conversations that never reach the leadership table.
What Simba Cyber does
An accountable security leader on your team.
A Simba Cyber virtual CISO works with your leadership on a regular cadence. We set direction, prioritize investment, oversee the security program and represent security in executive and board discussions.
- A security strategy aligned with business objectives
- Prioritized budgets and roadmaps
- Clear reporting for executives and boards
- Oversight of policies, vendors and incident readiness
Scope & capabilities
What the service includes
Capabilities are confirmed for your environment during scoping and documented in your agreement.
01
Strategy
- Cybersecurity strategy and multi-year roadmap
- Security budget planning and prioritization
- Security architecture direction
- Technology investment reviews
02
Governance
- Risk governance and risk appetite
- Policy oversight and approval cycles
- Vendor risk oversight
- Compliance planning
03
Leadership
- Board and executive reporting
- Executive decision support
- Security performance reviews
- Security culture and awareness direction
04
Readiness
- Incident readiness and tabletop exercises
- Crisis communication planning
- M&A and new-venture security reviews
- AI adoption risk guidance
Common use cases
How this works in practice
Representative scenarios that show how the service responds. They are illustrations, not client case studies.
Rationalizing security spend
A company pays for overlapping tools. We map capabilities to risks, recommend consolidation and redirect budget to the largest gaps.
Preparing leadership for an incident
We run a tabletop exercise with executives, test decision-making and update the incident response plan based on what we learn.
Business outcomes
What you can expect
- Security priorities agreed at the leadership level
- Investment decisions tied to measurable risk reduction
- Board reporting that builds confidence
- A security program with a single accountable owner
Delivery methodology
How we deliver
- 01
Baseline
Interview leaders, review current controls and establish the starting risk picture.
- 02
Plan
Agree strategy, priorities, budget and success measures.
- 03
Lead
Meet on a regular cadence, oversee delivery and support key decisions.
- 04
Report
Present progress and risk to executives and the board each period.
Related Microsoft technologies
Built on the platforms you already use
Scope and licensing considerations
vCISO engagements have an agreed cadence, time allocation and set of responsibilities.
A virtual CISO advises and leads the security program. Final risk decisions remain with your leadership and board.
Questions
Virtual CISO & Advisory: common questions
How much time does a virtual CISO spend with us?
It depends on your size and needs. We agree a regular cadence, such as weekly working sessions and monthly leadership reviews, and adjust as priorities change.
Will the vCISO present to our board?
Yes, if that is part of the agreed scope. Board reporting is one of the most common reasons organizations engage a vCISO.
Can the vCISO also manage technical delivery?
The vCISO oversees the program and can direct Simba Cyber engineering and operations teams, your internal staff or other providers.
Next step
Bring security leadership to your leadership table.
Tell us about your organization and priorities. We will recommend a practical scope and explain what it would include.