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Resourcing](https://ztsolutions.io/services/empower?hsLang=en) - [MAIE: Microsegmentation AI Engineer](https://maie.ztsolutions.io/) - [Virtual CISO](https://ztsolutions.io/empower-virtual-ciso) - [Programme and Project Management](https://ztsolutions.io/empower-programme-and-project-management?hsLang=en) - [Cloud Security Specialists](https://ztsolutions.io/empower-cloud-security-specialists?hsLang=en) - [Cyber Security Specialists](https://ztsolutions.io/empower-cyber-security-specialists?hsLang=en) - [Identity Access](https://ztsolutions.io/empower-identity-access?hsLang=en) - [Microsegmentation Engineering](https://ztsolutions.io/empower-microsegmentation-engineering?hsLang=en) - [Solve. 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We provide flexible and transparent vCISO leadership services to support your organisation accelerate its cyber programme, raise security culture, elevate maturity and improve business outcomes.  [Learn more](https://ztsolutions.io/services/empower?hsLang=en) ![graph 1](https://ztsolutions.io/hs-fs/hubfs/graph%201.png?width=981&name=graph%201.png "graph 1") ![jigsaw](https://ztsolutions.io/hubfs/jigsaw.svg "jigsaw") ## CISO vs vCISO: what’s the difference?  CISO A CISO or Chief Information Security Officer is a senior or executive leader responsible for spearheading an organisation’s cyber security, resilience and risk mitigation programmes. Core activities involve people, processes, technology, culture, leadership and strategy. vCISO Like a CISO, a vCISO is a part-time leadership resource that can support and assist an organisation with many of the typical duties of a CISO. A vCISO generally focuses on a blend of advisory, consulting, and programme management. However, the activities and outcomes can be defined by the client if required. ## vCISO vs CISO comparison A vCISO can offer the benefits below in several use cases (but not all):  ![comparison (1)](https://ztsolutions.io/hubfs/comparison%20(1).svg "comparison (1)") What does a vCISO offer? ## A tailored service Our vCISO services are always customised to the needs of your specific programme requirements, whether you're: - Building a new cyber security improvement programme - Expanding on a current programme - Transforming an existing programme  ![graph 3](https://ztsolutions.io/hs-fs/hubfs/graph%203.png?width=804&name=graph%203.png "graph 3") ## vCISO use cases Many organisations can’t afford a full-time cyber security leader or don’t need a full-time strategic, advisory or delivery lead - hence a vCISO service bridges the gap.  ![graph 4](https://ztsolutions.io/hs-fs/hubfs/graph%204.png?width=1560&name=graph%204.png "graph 4") ## vCISO services for you  Our vCISO services blend advisory, consulting, and programme management. The client can, however, define the specific activities and outcomes based on existing gaps and priorities. See below for the selective vCISO activities that can be delivered:  ![services](https://ztsolutions.io/hubfs/services.svg "services") ## What does a vCISO offer? ![np_assesment_4718333_000000](https://ztsolutions.io/hubfs/np_assesment_4718333_000000.svg) #### Security assessments  A vCISO can deliver a series of assessments to understand their current and future states - including risk, maturity, architecture, compliance and operational level assessments.  ![np_strategy_878733_000000](https://ztsolutions.io/hubfs/np_strategy_878733_000000.svg) #### Strategy development We work with your stakeholders to develop and prioritise a plan of carefully defined objectives and outcomes to supplement your digital strategy.  ![np_development_1429157_000000](https://ztsolutions.io/hubfs/np_development_1429157_000000.svg) #### Cyber programme development (compliance)  Our vCISOs are strategically focused but equally hands-on. It includes further developing the cyber programme with standards and frameworks adoption and improvement.  ![np_security_5196039_000000](https://ztsolutions.io/hubfs/np_security_5196039_000000.svg) #### Security transformation  We provide the appropriate vCISO based on the client’s requirements, including transforming cyber services based on mergers and acquisitions, such as healthcare integrated care systems.  Discover our other Empower services ## Controls framework and standards implementation To achieve higher levels of assurance and compliance, our vCISOs use a variety of standards, frameworks, and best practices. ![framework](https://ztsolutions.io/hubfs/framework.svg "framework") ## Controls framework and standards implementation To achieve higher levels of assurance and compliance, our vCISOs use a variety of standards, frameworks, and best practices. ![Coloured numbers](https://ztsolutions.io/hubfs/Coloured%20numbers.svg "Coloured numbers") ### Why ZTS? 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