Inbox Business Technologies is actively seeking a KSA National, Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join our dynamic team. The Virtual CISO will play a crucial role in developing, implementing, and managing the information security strategies for our clients. This position requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices, allowing you to act as a trusted advisor for organizations looking to strengthen their cybersecurity posture.
To assist with integrating security policies and protection strategies with IT systems, develop, and collaborate with key people within the business to create an IT security risk management program. This means working with senior management to ensure that IT/Cyber security policies are deployed, revised, sustained, and overseen effectively. Also, to assist with working on the Cybersecurity Framework published by the Saudi Central Bank.
1. Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and roadmap to safeguard organizations' assets and data.
2. Outlining information security plans, guidelines, policies, and short-term strategies and setting goals and targets.
3. Assist with managing institution-wide information security governance processes.
4. Establish and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, primarily Saudi Central Bank and NCA.
5. Oversee ongoing efforts relating to different cybersecurity initiatives including but not limited to regulators' compliance activities, risk assessments, vulnerability management, cybersecurity incidents handling, and response.
6. Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on cybersecurity matters, including training and awareness programs.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls into new and existing systems and applications.
8. Prepare and present regular reports on the status of cybersecurity initiatives, incidents, and compliance efforts to senior management.
9. When required, physical presence on-site (should not exceed 1-2 visits per month) while maintaining full availability and support remotely.
10. Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and trends to proactively mitigate risks and enhance security posture.
11. Identifying and assisting with fixing vulnerabilities within existing security systems. 12. Performing penetration tests or working directly with penetration testers to assess potential security problems.
13. Developing organization-wide security measures.
14. Documenting known security breaches and vulnerabilities.
15. Providing feedback to the concerned to improve proposed or existing systems.
16. Conducting audits to determine security violations or vulnerabilities.
17. Assist with the implementation of the Saudi Central Bank framework roadmap.
18. Assist with ensuring that standards, processes, and procedures of the department reflect Saudi Central Bank cyber security requirements.