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, uses artificial intelligence (AI) 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 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 7

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 8

How do we secure AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and internal AI assistants?

Accepted Answer

We secure AI adoption by setting clear AI usage policies, controlling access and data sharing, and implementing technical guardrails (logging, monitoring, DLP, and safe integrations). We also assess your AI use cases, reduce risks like data leakage and prompt injection, and ensure vendors meet your security and compliance requirements.

Question 9

What does AI Compliance Readiness include for my company?

Accepted Answer

AI Compliance Readiness includes an AI risk assessment, AI governance and policy setup, secure architecture guidance for AI apps and integrations, testing for common AI risks (prompt injection, data exposure, misuse), third-party/vendor review, and audit-ready documentation to demonstrate oversight and compliance.

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

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 13

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 14

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

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