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ISSO

Information Systems Security Officer

In plain language

The person named to look after the security of one specific system and make sure its rules are followed.

The metaphor

Like the safety officer for one workshop: knows its machines, checks the rules are followed and reports problems up.

Going deeper

How it works

  • Is named for a particular system, such as a payroll platform.
  • Keeps its security documents and access lists current.
  • Checks that fixes and reviews are done on time.
  • Appears in government and regulated work; smaller firms assign the duty to someone.

How WILDCARD handles it

Managed Compliance links the duty to the evidence an auditor wants, and vCIO can hold the role on a retainer.

In practice
  • A contract names a contact responsible for the security of a shared system.
  • An audit lists the person who approves access to the client portal.
  • A clinic assigns the duty to the practice manager.

A question owners ask

Who should hold this duty in a small firm?

Someone with authority over how the system is used, supported by an IT provider who handles the technical checks.

Where WILDCARD handles this
Managed
Compliance
Coming soon
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vCIO
  • Fractional CIO on retainer
  • Moonlight, Sunlight, Starlight tiers
  • Credits for single outputs
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Related terms
AIArtificial IntelligenceALEAnnualized Loss ExpectancyAROAnnualized Rate of OccurrenceAUPAcceptable Use PolicyBCPBusiness Continuity PlanningBIABusiness Impact AnalysisCARCorrective Action ReportCIOChief Information Officer

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