Virtual CISO (vCISO) Case Study

Putting WayPath Consulting on the Right Path

WayPath Consulting built a cybersecurity program and became SOC 2 compliant while lessening the burden on its executive leadership by using Fractional CISO’s Virtual CISO services. This Virtual CISO case study tells their story.

The Challenge

WayPath Consulting is a boutique consultancy specialized in improving the customer experience of large enterprises.

WayPath serves Fortune 1000 businesses, which are becoming increasingly selective on vendor security. WayPath recognized the need to create a comprehensive security program and become AICPA SOC 2 Compliant to meet the growing market demand for secure vendors, but didn’t want to sacrifice other projects it was working on. WayPath chose Fractional CISO’s Virtual CISO services to help manage and direct these new cybersecurity endeavors.

The Impact

Security and Compliance Goals Achieved

  • Cybersecurity Program Created
  • SOC 2 Compliance Achieved
  • Cybersecurity Risk Reduced

Company Resources Saved

  • Executive time spent on security decreased.
  • Leveraged security team at lower cost than full-time CISO.
  • Maximized return on cybersecurity investment.
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Fractional CISO has enabled us to showcase best-in-class security, putting us on-par with firms much larger in employee count. They allow me to re-invest time previously spent on day-to-day management into growing and improving our business.”

Jeff Hansen

CTO of WayPath Consulting

The full Virtual CISO Case Study Includes: 

1. A look at Fractional CISO’s methodology including:

  • The team approach to vCISO cybersecurity services
  • The Fractional CISO BASIC gap assessment and control set 
  • How Fractional CISO helps with SOC 2 audits. 

2. Fractional CISO’s recommendation on choosing between SOC 2 Type I and Type II

3. WayPath Consulting CTO Jeff Hansen’s thoughts on how Fractional CISO has helped him.

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