What is IT consulting?
IT consulting involves outsourced technology services offered by consulting firms, managed services providers (MSPs), and managed security services providers (MSSPs). These services can be included in an MSP agreement or purchased separately as monthly subscriptions or in blocks of hours, allowing businesses to access specialized expertise tailored to their needs.
How do managed IT consulting services work?
- vCIO (Virtual Chief Information Officer)
- Staff Augmentation Services
- Backup and Disaster Recovery
- EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response)
- Email Security
- Internet Security and Content Filtering
- MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)
- vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer)
- Procurement
- Managed Detection and Response
- Network Security Management
- Project Management Services
- Security Awareness Training
- Vulnerability Management
Role of a vCIO
- Develop strategic IT objectives
- Create and manage the IT budget
- Plan for disaster recovery and business continuity
- Conduct third-party technology research and software evaluations
- Analyze and improve business processes related to IT
- Facilitate technology changes
- Schedule regular technology business reviews
Role of a vCISO
- NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
- ISO 27001 (International standard for information security management)
- CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification for DoD contractors)
- SOC (System and Organization Controls)
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act for healthcare)
- Sarbanes-Oxley (for financial institutions)
Policies, Procedures, and Plans
- Develop resilience strategies for business continuity
- Create a comprehensive security documentation set for regulatory and cyber risk assessments
- Establish procedures for onboarding/offboarding and device security
- Ensure a prompt and coordinated response to cybersecurity incidents, defining roles for each response team member
Strategy
- Regularly assess your current IT infrastructure and identify areas for improvement
- Create budget forecasts with strategic goals
- Provide expert recommendations for necessary controls, tools, and technology upgrades to enhance security and efficiency
- Manage cybersecurity tools to stay effective and up to date
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