SMEs and mid-caps
- No in-house CISO, or an IT department carrying security on top of everything else
- Entities in scope of NIS2 or of large customers' requirements
- Need for a clear, prioritised roadmap
Cybersecurity & Governance
Fractional outsourced CISO
An experienced Chief Information Security Officer, a few days a month, to structure your governance, steer your risks and meet your compliance obligations. Available in the Paris region, Lyon, Chambéry, Annecy and Geneva, or remotely anywhere in France and French-speaking Switzerland.
The challenge
Security needs an owner, not necessarily a full-time one.
NIS2, client and insurer requirements, security questionnaires, incidents: cybersecurity has become a board-level topic. Yet many organisations have neither the need nor the budget for a full-time CISO, and experienced profiles are scarce.
An outsourced CISO brings that role at the right scale: a named person who knows your context, owns the security roadmap and reports to management, for a number of days sized to your needs.
Who it is for
Organisations that need to raise their maturity.
Groups and subsidiaries
- Subsidiary or entity without a dedicated CISO, to align with group policy
- Interim cover between two hires
- IT separation or merger projects to secure
Startups and scale-ups
- Customer security questionnaires and audits to pass
- ISO 27001 preparation to support growth
- Good practices set early, before they become expensive
Missions
What your outsourced CISO does
01
Governance and security policy
Information security policy, roles and responsibilities, security committee, KPIs and reporting to management.
02
Risk analysis
Risk mapping using the EBIOS RM method, prioritisation and treatment plan.
03
NIS2 and ISO 27001 compliance
Gap analysis, roadmap, compliance programme management and audit preparation.
04
Audits and remediation
Security audits, vulnerability mapping and prioritised remediation plans, followed through to closure.
05
Incidents and continuity
IT crisis management, incident response procedures, BCP/DRP, threat monitoring.
06
Suppliers and awareness
Security requirements in contracts, supplier reviews, awareness for teams and management.
Method
How the engagement works
Scoping
A first conversation to understand your context, obligations and priorities.
Assessment
Evaluation of maturity, risks and the gap with the applicable frameworks.
Roadmap
A prioritised, realistic action plan, agreed with management.
Ongoing ownership
Implementation and long-term follow-up, with regular reporting.
Why Axiomata
A CISO who has done the job.
Over eight years of hands-on experience, including CISO and DPO roles in groups of more than 1,000 employees as well as startups, across retail, maritime and defence.
A rare dual expertise: governance and compliance on one side, technical architecture (Active Directory, Microsoft cloud, networks) and applied AI on the other. Recommendations stay actionable for your teams.
FAQ
Outsourced CISO: your questions
What is an outsourced CISO?
A Chief Information Security Officer who works part-time, a few days a month, instead of being a full-time employee. They own security governance, steer risk and compliance, and represent security to senior management.
Why outsource rather than hire a CISO?
Experienced profiles are scarce and expensive, and many organisations do not need a full-time role. Outsourcing gives immediate access to an experienced CISO, sized to your needs, with an outside view of your organisation.
Can an outsourced CISO help prepare for NIS2?
Yes. NIS2 extends cybersecurity obligations to many essential and important entities: governance, risk management, incident reporting, management accountability. The outsourced CISO assesses the gap, builds the roadmap and drives its implementation.
Do you work remotely?
Yes. Much of the work is done remotely, anywhere in France and French-speaking Switzerland, with occasional on-site visits for workshops, committees or crisis management. We work on site in the Paris region, Lyon, Chambéry, Annecy and Geneva.
Do you also support GDPR compliance?
Yes. Axiomata supports organisations and their DPO on GDPR compliance. Bringing security and data protection together avoids duplicated effort across risk analysis, DPIAs and security measures.
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Let's talk about your security.
A first conversation to frame your challenges, with no commitment. We work in the Paris region, Lyon, Chambéry, Annecy and Geneva, and remotely anywhere in France and French-speaking Switzerland, with occasional on-site visits.
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