Fractional Security Staff
The need for flexibility in cybersecurity is imperative. As the number and sophistication of threats continues to rise, so must our ability as a company's protectors from outside influences on their networks - whether those be independent third parties or internal employees who have been granted limited access permissions only enough time allowing them accomplish what needs done before they're discovered by nefarious actors looking solely inward rather than outward at any given moment .
The reason why this becomes important? Well because not all organizations can afford full-time staff devoted specifically just toward securing IT systems which leads many businesses turning towards "fractional" security advisors.
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The cost of a traditional CISO can be steep, but it’s not the only expense they incur. This is also the case for specific security skills as well. The market for real talent is hot right now. Because of the market demand, security staff can be difficult to retain as well.
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Few but the largest companies can afford to dedicate resources to constantly perform penetration testing on the companies infrastructure. Also called “Red Teaming”, penetration's testing is the process of simulating an outside attacker. This is different from system monitoring and defensive teams and requires a very different set of skills and tools. Because of its nature and specific skills required, penetration testing is one of the most often outsourced skills in cyber security.
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There are real benefits to bringing on legal and regulatory compliance into a security team. Regulations are not optional and a fractional security advisor helps you avoid possible costs and legal penalties of non-compliance of regulations you need to follow. Three of the most common and critical compliance frameworks you may need to follow are:
PCI-DSS/PA-DSS – If your company accepts payments via credit cards, you need to understand Payment Card Industry’s (PCI) Security Standards.
NIST/CMMC – If your company works with or for the Department of Defense (DoD), it will need to protect controlled unclassified information (CUI) the Cybersecurity Model Maturity Certification (CMMC).
HIPAA/HITECH – If you are in the healthcare industry in the US, you need to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification rules.
Compliance takes regular effort. As with certifications, you’ll need show that you monitor and update them over time.
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