Virtual CISO

On-demand cybersecurity leadership to strengthen governance, manage risk, and align security with business and regulatory requirements across the GCC.

A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) provides strategic cybersecurity leadership without the cost and long-term commitment of a full-time executive.

COGNI9 delivers structured advisory to help organizations establish governance, manage risk, and drive compliance initiatives aligned with business objectives and regulatory expectations.

What we deliver ?

  • Security Strategy & Governance - Define cybersecurity strategy, policies, and governance aligned with business objectives

  • Risk Management - Identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity risks with structured frameworks

  • Compliance & Audit Readiness - Support ISO 27001, SOC 2, and regulatory alignment

  • Security Program Oversight - Guide implementation and effectiveness of security controls

  • Incident Readiness - Establish response frameworks, escalation processes, and preparedness

  • Executive Reporting - Provide leadership with clear visibility into risks, controls, and security posture

CISO support and ISMS management

COGNI9 extends beyond advisory by supporting ongoing execution and maintenance of cybersecurity programs.

  • ISMS Documentation & Maintenance - Policies, procedures, and SoA management with version control

  • Risk Register & Governance - Ongoing risk tracking, treatment, and reporting

  • Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) - Vendor assessments, due diligence, and continuous monitoring

  • Audit & Evidence Management - Audit preparation, documentation, and control validation

  • ISMS Governance Support - Committee coordination, reporting, and KPI/KRI tracking

Engagement models

Flexible models designed for your needs

Retainer based vCISO

Ongoing cybersecurity leadership and operational support for CISOs, including governance, ISMS maintenance, risk management, and compliance oversight.

Strategic guidance for security initiatives, risk management, and compliance programs, aligned with business and regulatory needs.

Focused support for specific initiatives such as ISO 27001 implementation, regulatory framework implementation, audit readiness, or security program development.

Advisory engagement
Project based support