Question 1

What is a Virtual CISO service?

Accepted Answer

A Virtual CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) is an external cybersecurity leader who oversees security strategy, compliance, and risk management. ACyber delivers executive-level guidance without hiring a full-time CISO.

Question 2

Who needs a Virtual CISO?

Accepted Answer

Any company handling sensitive data or subject to NIS2, DORA, or ISO 27001. It is especially valuable for SMEs, fintech, crypto, and regulated firms without an internal security team.

Question 3

How does a Virtual CISO differ from an in-house CISO?

Accepted Answer

It provides the same strategic leadership but works remotely and flexibly, giving access to top expertise at a lower cost and without a full-time hire.

Question 4

How does ACyber’s Virtual CISO work?

Accepted Answer

We assess your security posture, identify risks, and create a tailored roadmap. Then we manage security operations, policies, and compliance in close collaboration with your team.

Question 5

Can ACyber integrate with our existing IT or MSSP?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We work alongside internal IT and external MSSPs to coordinate governance, compliance, monitoring, and incident response.

Question 6

How long does onboarding take?

Accepted Answer

Typically 2–4 weeks for initial assessment, risk definition, and prioritization.

Question 7

What does the first month include?

Accepted Answer

Baseline risk assessment, improvement roadmap, and initial policy development with regular status reporting.

Question 8

How much does a Virtual CISO cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing depends on scope (Basic, Standard, Premium). Plans start from a few thousand euros per month and can scale with your needs.

Question 9

What frameworks and regulations does ACyber support?

Accepted Answer

NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, GDPR, MiCA, and NIST CSF. We provide documentation, assessments, and tailored processes aligned to these standards.

Question 10

What is DORA and who does it apply to?

Accepted Answer

DORA is an EU regulation for financial entities (banks, fintech, crypto, insurance) and ICT providers, ensuring resilience to cybersecurity and ICT disruptions.

Question 11

What are DORA’s main pillars?

Accepted Answer

ICT risk management, incident reporting, resilience testing, third-party risk management, and information sharing. ACyber implements each through structured assessments and oversight.

Question 12

How does ACyber help with third-party risk under DORA?

Accepted Answer

We map vendor dependencies, review contracts, and deploy monitoring to track supplier risk so your supply chain meets DORA obligations.

Question 13

What is DORA’s incident reporting requirement?

Accepted Answer

Financial entities must detect, classify, and report major ICT incidents within set timeframes. ACyber provides workflows, classification matrices, and reporting templates.

Question 14

How to prepare a DORA strategy?

Accepted Answer

Start with a gap analysis against DORA articles, then build ICT risk frameworks, business continuity plans, and testing procedures. ACyber delivers a tailored readiness roadmap.

Question 15

What is NIS2 and who must comply?

Accepted Answer

NIS2 is an EU directive requiring essential and important entities to adopt stronger cybersecurity and risk management across sectors such as finance, energy, transport, healthcare, and digital infrastructure.

Question 16

What are key NIS2 requirements?

Accepted Answer

Risk assessments, incident reporting, business continuity, supply-chain security, and board-level governance. ACyber’s vCISO program covers them end-to-end.

Question 17

How does ACyber assist with NIS2 implementation?

Accepted Answer

Readiness assessments, definition of controls, required documentation, and leadership training, plus ongoing monitoring and reporting.

Question 18

Can ACyber help with ISO 27001 certification?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We guide risk assessment, control implementation, policy development, and audit preparation for ISO 27001.

Virtual CISO – FAQ

Frequently asked questions and answers about virtual CISO services