CISOaaS — Managed Cyber Governance for Modern Enterprises

Cyber Governance. Managed Continuously.

CISOaaS brings CISO strategy, cyber risk, compliance, security assurance and operational governance together as one continuously managed service — combining expert CISO oversight with structured governance management and executive reporting.

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action needed

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Audit-
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Framework coverage

UAE IA / NESA76%

ISO 2700158%

PDPL84%

Recent Activity

Perform ISO 27001 gap assessment

Cybersecurity Compliance · due 24 Jul

Completed

Draft information-security policy set

Policy & Documentation · due 02 Aug

In progress

Third-party risk: core banking vendor

Vendor Management · due 15 Aug

Evidence needed

The CISOaaS Operating Model

Your Organization. Our CISO Expertise.
One Governance Model.

CISOaaS connects your customer teams with a dedicated CISOaaS Governance Office through one managed operating model — coordinating risks, evidence, assessments, actions, reviews and executive reporting so accountability remains clear and progress remains visible.

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Risk Management
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Assessment
Audit
Executive Reporting

Managed CISO Capabilities

Everything You Need to Govern Cybersecurity Effectively

Access the CISO leadership, governance expertise, managed processes and intelligent automation needed to operate a mature cybersecurity governance program — without building the entire capability internally.

Virtual CISO & Cyber Governance

CISO-level leadership, cyber strategy, governance oversight and executive reporting aligned with your business priorities

Cyber Risk, Compliance & ISMS Management

Continuously manage cyber risk, regulatory obligations, control frameworks and ISMS activities across your organization

Security Assurance & Audit Management

Maintain audit readiness through continuous assessments, evidence governance, remediation and control assurance

Third-Party & Vendor Security Management

Assess, govern and continuously oversee cybersecurity risks throughout the third-party lifecycle

Security Operations Governance

Maintain governance oversight across security operations, controls, performance, incidents and security outcomes

Data Privacy & PDPL Governance

Govern privacy obligations, assessments, processing risks and regulatory compliance across applicable jurisdictions

Proof, Not Promises

Built for Regulated Organizations

CISOaaS combines regulatory expertise, proven governance methodologies and managed execution to help organizations establish and continuously maintain cyber governance across complex regulatory environments.

cybersecurity & privacy frameworks supported

governance policies & deliverables developed

regional regulatory practices

Continuous Governance

Cyber Governance That Never Stands Still

CISOaaS continuously coordinates governance activities — from risk and compliance monitoring to assurance, remediation and executive reporting — helping your organization move from periodic assessments to an always-on governance model.

Continuous risk & compliance oversight
Control & evidence monitoring
Governance action & remediation tracking
Executive cyber risk intelligence

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Cyber Governance Solutions

Start With the Challenge You Need Solved

Each solution addresses a defined cyber risk, compliance, privacy or assurance requirement as a focused engagement — scoped around the obligation you need to meet rather than around a product. Once it is in place, CISOaaS can take it on and run it continuously.

Cyber Risk & Compliance
Security Assurance & Audit Readiness
Third-Party Risk Management
Data Privacy & PDPL
CISO Advisory & Cyber Strategy

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Compliance Governance

Turn Compliance into a Continuous Governance Program

Move beyond point-in-time compliance exercises. CISOaaS helps your organization continuously manage regulatory obligations, control frameworks, evidence, assessments and remediation through a structured managed governance program.

Multi-framework compliance management
Continuous control & evidence oversight
Audit readiness & remediation tracking
Regulatory reporting support

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Assess Your Organization’s Cyber Resilience

Identify critical vulnerabilities with an instant report. Gain deep insight into your risk level and take actionable steps toward lasting security and lasting confidence.

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CISOaaS Subscriptions

Predictable Cyber Governance. Flexible Managed Service.

Choose the level of CISO leadership, governance support and managed Cyber GRC capability that fits your organization's size, regulatory environment and cybersecurity maturity. Scale your CISOaaS subscription as your governance requirements evolve.

Advisory

Basic compliance validation

$0one time

One vCISO session
Environment assessment
High-level ISO 27001 gap review
High-level risk register
Policy templates

Essential

Foundational governance

$13,920USD / yr

Shared vCISO
ISMS implementation & SoA
Half-yearly executive reporting
Monthly compliance monitoring
Internal audit programme

Advanced

The dedicated office

$24,000USD / yr

Dedicated vCISO
Quarterly executive reporting
Continuous compliance monitoring
Security steering committee
Control mapping, 3 frameworks

Professional

The reporting-led office

$43,200USD / yr

Full vCISO office
Monthly executive reporting
Incident response oversight
Certification readiness & ISO audit
Board reporting with KPI / KRI

Global Scale

The full vCISO office

Custom

Custom-scoped vCISO office
Custom executive reporting cadence
Custom framework coverage
Custom assurance & audit programme
Custom cyber maturity roadmap

Global Coverage. Local Expertise.

Global Frameworks. Regional Regulatory Expertise.

CISOaaS combines a consistent managed governance model with regional regulatory expertise, helping organizations address applicable cybersecurity, privacy and compliance requirements across their operating markets.

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Riyadh 00:31
London 22:31
San Francisco 14:31

UAE IA / NESA
PDPL
ISO 27001

Banking, government and energy programmes aligned to federal information assurance.

NCA ECC
PDPL
ISO 27001

Essential Cybersecurity Controls operated to NCA expectations, in Arabic and English.

NCSC CAF
UK GDPR
DPA 2018

CAF-aligned assurance and privacy programmes for regulated UK operations.

NIST CSF
CCPA / CPRA

NIST-based security programmes with US federal, industry and state privacy requirements addressed, including California.

The CISOaaS Partner Ecosystem

Built for the Channel. Delivered Together.

ZelarTrust works with distributors, channel partners, MSPs, technology providers and specialist cybersecurity organizations to bring CISOaaS to customers through a scalable partner-led delivery model.

Route to Market

Distributors

Regional distribution partners who develop the market and bring CISOaaS to resellers and solution providers across their territories.

Channel

Channel Partners & Resellers

Solution providers who sell and position CISOaaS alongside their existing cybersecurity and technology portfolios.

Managed Services

MSPs & MSSPs

Managed service providers extending their technical services with CISO leadership, Cyber GRC and operational governance.

Technology

Technology Partners

Complementary technology providers whose platforms support governance, risk, compliance and security operations.

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Why CISOaaS

CISO Leadership. Governance Expertise.
Continuous Oversight.

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Executive cyber governance

Translate cybersecurity risk into clear priorities, decisions and reporting for executives and boards.

Independent security assurance

Continuously evaluate governance effectiveness, security posture and audit readiness through structured assurance activities.

Continuous risk & compliance management

Maintain visibility across risks, controls, regulatory obligations, assessments and remediation throughout the year.

Operational governance oversight

Bring governance discipline to security operations, incidents, vulnerabilities, third parties and continuous improvement programs.

Managed cyber governance for organizations that need continuous CISO leadership, Cyber GRC expertise and operational governance — without building the entire capability in-house.

CISO Governance Brief — practical insights on cyber governance, regulatory developments, risk, compliance and CISO leadership.