The role of an information security officer (ISO) is complex and demanding, yet often not large enough to justify a full-time position in some organisations.
Nclose understands the dilemma that this causes for companies striving for good governance, and has introduced a managed ISO service to assist with the implementation and maintenance of critical IT-related compliance.
What is an information security officer?
The ISO role ensures your business's broader needs are met while information is kept safe. Also referred to as "corporate governance", this function includes oversight of virtual and digital facilities and assets, business continuity planning (BCP), loss and fraud prevention, privacy, and legislative compliance.
Why is an ISO necessary?
Nclose's Information Security Officer manages the hygiene aspects of your business - so you can focus on your company's strategic and commercial success.
In the short term, the ISO will deliver improved compliance and audit performance - while laying the foundation for increased intelligence and insight for better decision-making in the medium to long-term. Alignment with your company's security strategy and business requirements is another key focus of this role - including proactive integration of security measures into new projects that you undertake.
Undivided focus makes the difference
While these benefits may appear to be within reasonable reach without an ISO in play, it's the focus that is delivered by a single person concentrating exclusively on these aspects of your business that delivers true value. And with the Protection of Personal Information Act on the horizon, the effort required to guide and direct security - while remediating audit exceptions, and complying with security standards, is constantly growing.
What does an ISO do?
While the responsibilities of an ISO can be very broad, Nclose's managed service offers a span of duties that ensure your business is in good hands.
At the very highest level, Nclose's ISO will act as your point person for any and all information system queries and problems. These include staff, management and legislative interactions relating to fraud, forensic, audit and regulatory matters. IS risk mitigation also receives high priority from the ISO, and you will receive regular updates and reports on matters requiring attention in order to avoid problem escalation.
At an operational level, the ISO will assist in the development and implementation of an incident response strategy - an increasingly important component of any good IS governance approach. Also compliance related, audit remediation falls into the ISO's sphere of responsibility, and will become one of the early priorities that will be dealt with upon initiation of Nclose's service in your company.
For more information on Nclose's managed ISO service, contact Nclose for documentation or an initial discussion to explore ways in which this service can help you.
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