THE PROBLEM CIXSO SOLVES
CIXSO does precisely what’s in its name: it is ready to provide virtual CISOs to its target market: VC-backed tech startups.
In the US, there are 7,532 CISOs. F500 and F2000 consume the full-time services of 2100 of them, leaving 5,432.
There are 44,000 high-tech startups in the US.
These are not good numbers for a startup to hire a CISO because of the limited supply and cost. The average cost of an experienced CISO is $403,000, which includes base salary, bonuses, and equity value. It can be higher for those working in tech companies or with more experience.
A cyber-attack can significantly reduce a startup's valuation and make it difficult to secure future funding.
Cybersecurity threats are a very significant risk for tech startups, potentially leading to diminished value, reputational damage, and even legal repercussions. While the specific risks vary, they include data breaches, ransomware attacks, insider threats, and phishing attempts, all of which can severely impact a startup's operations and growth.
Investors are increasingly aware of the risks associated with cybersecurity and may be hesitant to invest in startups that lack strong security measures.
CIXSO Solution
CIXSO solves this problem by providing “vCISOs”, which are fractional providers of an array of services and frameworks that are critical to laying a foundation for a cybersecurity defense, crucial for all tech startups.
This is precisely what CIXSO provides: a plan built on the company's strategy and business model, and it has a detailed understanding of its technology footprint. All of this is incorporated into a framework that has been developed by CIXSO for use by its fractional CISOs.
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It fits within the statistics that show that the primary services requested of fractional CISOs are GRC, the development and execution of strategic plans, and evaluating security maturity. GRC accounts for a significant proportion, ranging from 72% to 90% of engagements.
does precisely what’s in its name: it is ready to provide virtual CISOs to its target market: VC-backed tech startups.
In the US, there are 7,532 CISOs. F500 and F2000 consume the full-time services of 2100 of them, leaving 5,432.
There are 44,000 high-tech startups in the US.
These are not good numbers for a startup to hire a CISO because of the limited supply and cost. The average cost of an experienced CISO is $403,000, which includes base salary, bonuses, and equity value. It can be higher for those working in tech companies or with more experience.
A cyber-attack can significantly reduce a startup's valuation and make it difficult to secure future funding.
Cybersecurity threats are a very significant risk for tech startups, potentially leading to diminished value, reputational damage, and even legal repercussions. While the specific risks vary, they include data breaches, ransomware attacks, insider threats, and phishing attempts, all of which can severely impact a startup's operations and growth.
Investors are increasingly aware of the risks associated with cybersecurity and may be hesitant to invest in startups that lack strong security measures.
CIXSO Solution
CIXSO solves this problem by providing “vCISOs”, which are fractional providers of an array of services and frameworks that are critical to laying a foundation for a cybersecurity defense, crucial for all tech startups.
This is precisely what CIXSO provides: a plan built on the company's strategy and business model, and it has a detailed understanding of its technology footprint. All of this is incorporated into a framework that has been developed by vCISO-Ready for use by its fractional CISOs.
It fits within the statistics that show that the primary services requested of fractional CISOs are GRC, the development and execution of strategic plans, and evaluating security maturity. GRC accounts for a significant proportion, ranging from 72% to 90% of engagements.
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