Incident Response Governance and Planning

The difference between a cybersecurity incident and a disaster is a good plan executed by capable leaders.

The difference between a cybersecurity incident and a cyber disaster is a good plan executed by capable leaders. We write incident response plans, train your team on them, and – if things do go wrong – lead the response.

Incident response support, from planning to recovery.

I need to be ready for a cyber incident, but…

Get a custom incident response plan fit for your business. Every IR plan we write is custom made for each client’s environment. If we identify shortcomings in your program, we’ll help you resolve them, too.

Practice your incident response program with high-quality exercises tailored to your risk environment. We don’t use off-the-shelf incident response exercises when tackling your program. We design custom incidents that will challenge your IR plan, then document our findings with a highly actionable report you can share with your board, auditor, or customers as proof of readiness.

First, call your cyber insurance. Most policies require it, and they’ll help with breach counsel and forensics. Once immediate response is underway, reach out. We help companies manage remediation, leadership scrutiny, and program rebuilding that follow.

Process

How our Incident Response Planning Services Work

Environment Evaluation

Gap assessment identifies current strengths and weaknesses of cybersecurity posture
Risk assessment identifies likely threats to business
Evaluate cyber insurance policy to ensure it fits business’s needs - recommend updates if needed

Incident Response Plan Drafting

Write custom incident response plan that that touches on real, in-place security controls and likely threat vectors
Operationalize cyber insurance policy, incorporating its details into cybersecurity plan
Recommend high-priority security posture improvements, if identified during evaluation phase

IR Plan Testing and Improvements

Write custom incident response tabletop exercises designed to push limits of company’s security environment and incident response plan
Write comprehensive report on findings from IR exercise
Lead implementation of further security and IR program improvements

The Fractional CISO Formula for Quality

What makes Fractional CISO different?

Team Approach

With Fractional CISO, you aren’t just hiring a consultant. You’re leveraging highly accessible U.S.-based cybersecurity team consisting of an experienced Virtual CISO and a skilled cybersecurity analyst to run your SOC 2 program.

Quantified Decision Making

No two businesses are built the same. Would cookie cutter guidance be enough for you? We quantify the cyber risks facing businesses to ensure your SOC 2 program actually addresses your cybersecurity risk, and doesn’t just check a box.

Zero Conflicts of Interest

Many Virtual CISO providers and SOC 2 consultants receive commissions or finders’ fees when they recommend certain tools to their customers. We only recommend tools if they’re right for your business and take no kickbacks, ever.

Built on Wins

Proven Compliance Success

Don’t just take our word for it, read our case study about how we helped WayPath Consulting become SOC 2 compliant:

Fractional CISO has enabled us to showcase best-in-class security, putting us on-par with firms much larger in employee count. They allow me to re-invest time previously spent on day-to-day management into growing and improving our business.”

Accomplishments:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are you a technical incident response remediator?

We are not incident response remediators. If you need technical IR remediation services, please check with your cyber insurance policy for a plan-approved provider. (Like doctors, not all are covered under every plan.)