As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, having a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a strategic necessity. A CISO plays a critical role in safeguarding digital assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and embedding a security-first mindset across the organization. Without this leadership, companies risk falling behind in resilience, trust, and long-term digital growth. Yet not all organizations are able to afford or internally manage a dedicated senior figure such as a CISO.
Our CISO-as-a-Service offering provides a tailored solution: a highly qualified external CISO, available on demand and supported by a multidisciplinary team. This model allows organizations to access expert leadership in cybersecurity strategy, digital risk management, regulatory compliance, and the oversight of security activities, without the cost and complexity of establishing a full-time internal position.
The strength of our CISO-as-a-Service lies in its ability to deliver senior-level leadership, strategic vision, and deep technical expertise on demand.
The CISO acts as a central point of contact, ensuring operational continuity, risk oversight, and compliance with regulations such as NIS2, GDPR, and ISO/IEC 27001. The service integrates seamlessly with existing business processes, supporting leadership in making informed decisions through actionable data and expert insight. A dedicated support team ensures comprehensive coverage across strategic, technical, and regulatory domains.
The CISO-as-a-Service offering is built on an integrated model that brings together strategy, governance, and operational execution. The service is supported by digital tools for task management, reporting, and performance monitoring. Our supporting team of specialists, who are experienced in areas such as risk management, compliance, and infrastructure security, provides comprehensive coverage, adaptable even to complex environments.
RINA’s CISO-as-a-Service is more than a consulting solution, it is a structured, ready-to-operate security leadership model. We provide an external CISO with strategic insight, backed by a multidisciplinary team experienced in managing complex and regulated environments. Our strength lies in translating real-world needs into practical, effective actions without adding organizational weight. We have hands-on experience in risk governance, regulatory compliance, and security oversight for both public sector clients and private enterprises. Our approach is flexible, results-oriented, and designed to integrate quickly and efficiently into the organization’s operations and priorities.
This service is ideal for public bodies, private companies, regulated organizations, and growing enterprises that lack an internal CISO but require structured cybersecurity leadership.
Yes. Each engagement is tailored to the client’s specific needs, industry context, and level of process maturity.
Yes. Our team fits into existing workflows with no need to modify current technology or systems.
CISO-as-a-Service is not an occasional advisory, it’s a continuous, structured presence. The CISO acts as a dedicated reference point, working closely with internal teams and actively contributing to ongoing security management.
We ensure direct, transparent, and timely communication through dedicated channels. A single point of contact is always available, supported by structured reporting and regular updates.