Information Security Manager Service

The data charities hold is highly valuable, but internal cyber security resources are often limited.

It is unsurprising, then, that over 30% of charities reported cyber security breaches or attacks last year, according to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport. A significant increase from 19% in 2018.

Smartdesc can quickly scale up your security operations to help your organisation  achieve best practice, or respond to cyber threats, via Cyber Security Leadership as a Service.

Our highly experienced Information Security leaders, also known as vCISOs (Virtual Chief Information Security Officers), have in-depth understanding of IT security and the charity sector. They can provide immediate help, ensuring security improvement projects are prioritised, as well as ongoing Cyber Security Leadership to ensure your organisation aligns to industry best practice.

They will work alongside your existing IT team, and take accountability for your IT security – managing resources to deliver cyber improvement projects which quickly achieve information security certifications such as Cyber Essentials for your organisation.

The vCISO service augments your IT team with cyber security expertise and leadership, at the right level and at a far lower cost and overhead than trying to maintain this resource in-house.

Our Cyber Security Leaders typically work with you on a part-time basis, acting as in-house, impartial and trusted advisors; driving cyber security forward through deep collaboration with all levels of your business and third party providers. They also provide: