What is a CISO?
Strategic cyber security leadership for New Zealand businesses.
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is responsible for setting the strategic direction of your cyber security. They develop and enforce security policies and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. At Podcom, our Virtual CISO services give you expert security leadership without the overhead of a full-time hire. Our team acts as your trusted advisor, embedding best-practice controls into your business.
Why your business needs a CISO.
Every business, regardless of size, is a target. A CISO helps your organisation stay one step ahead by identifying risks before they become incidents. A dedicated security leader helps your business:
- Understand and manage cyber risks.
- Meet compliance obligations.
- Improve customer trust and reduce risks.
- Build a roadmap for cyber resilience.
In New Zealand, businesses in finance, healthcare, government contracting or critical infrastructure are required to have a CISO to meet regulatory and contractual compliance obligations.
Without strategic security leadership, even the best tools can fall short. That’s where we step in.
What does a CISO do?
At Podcom, we provide clarity, direction and a plan. Our expert CISO provides clear and practical leadership across key areas – all led by what matters to your business.
Security risk assessment.
Compliance with NIST and Essential Eight.
Incident response planning.
Security posture reporting.
Internal security governance.
The Essential Eight Advantage.
Podcom’s approach is grounded in practical frameworks, including the Essential Eight – a proven model developed by the Australian Signals Directorate (the Australian government’s lead agency for cyber security). We assess your business against the Essential Eight model, providing a clear picture of your current strengths and gaps. A structured plan will address key mitigation areas such as:
- Patching and update management.
- Multi-factor authentication.
- Access controls and admin rights.
- Application hardening and backups.
These controls are the foundation of a resilient cyber defence – we strategise, direct and implement them for your business.
Why Podcom?
Let our experienced team get your security clear and compliant. Talk to us today.
Trusted by NZ businesses of all sizes.
Clear risk reporting for decision-makers.
Measured against the NIST & Essential 8.
Tailored strategy, no generic templates.