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vCISO

Virtual Chief Information Security Officer

Definition

A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer is an outsourced security executive who provides strategic security leadership, risk assessment, and compliance guidance on a fractional or part-time basis.

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SOC Security Operations Center MSSP Managed Security Service Provider Compliance Framework
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