Our Service
At The AbedGraham Group, we provide vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer) services optimised to support technology companies operating in healthcare and life sciences across the UK and Europe, including:
- Digital health suppliers
- Medical device manufacturers
- Healthcare AI Labs
- Cybersecurity and network infrastructure vendors
- Data centre operators
Our vCISOs operate with expertise in a range of sector specific and national regulations such as EU NIS2 and NHS DSPT.
Why a vCISO is a Must Have
Cybersecurity is under scrutiny across the UK and Europe. Major cyber-attacks on suppliers in healthcare have led to major data breaches and contributed to patient deaths. Ignorance of cybersecurity regulations and executive liabilities are no longer a defence.
Appointing a vCISO gives your organisation:
- Executive level oversight of cyber risks
- A structured compliance roadmap to accelerate cyber-maturity
- Horizon scanning of relevant emerging threats
- Audit readiness
- Incident response and crisis communications expertise
vCISO Capabilities
Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance
We develop a cyber security strategy aligned to your go-to-market strategy, including:
- Addressing security roles and responsibilities
- Presenting strategic strengths and weaknesses in business centric language
- Quantifying risks before they emerge
- Crafting cybersecurity maturity roadmaps
Regulatory Alignment (UK & EU)
We map how different regulations and standards apply to your business and conduct ongoing horizon scanning of emerging legislation that impacts cybersecurity requirements.
Our expertise includes:
- The EU NIS2 Directive
- NHS DSPT
- UK Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill
- UK/EU Medical Device Regulations (inc. AI regulations/cross border data sharing)
We future proof your cybersecurity strategy against regulatory changes.
ISO Readiness & Audit Support
Our vCISOs are experts in ISO27001 and beyond. They conduct:
- ISO gap analysis exercises
- Audit preparation exercises
- Supply chain risk assessments
- Develop evidence collection processes aligned to best practice
We transform ISO checklists into operational resiliency.
Security Programme Leadership
Our vCISOs are executive leaders. They will provide definitive guidance about:
- Security policies and procedures
- Security tool selection
- People management
- Board level risk assurance
Who should use our vCISO service?
Our vCISO service is ideal for tech businesses that:
- Are scaling and need cybersecurity leadership
- Are entering the UK or EU markets
- Need a cost-effective alternative to hiring a full-time CISO
- Are tackling complex healthcare sector requirements
Why choose The AbedGraham Group for vCISO?
Track Record
We have addressed security requirements across hundreds of products.
Sector Expertise
We are dedicated health sector specialists with over a decade of experience.
Peace of Mind
We are actively engaged with regulators and actively monitor regulatory changes.
Delivery model
Our partner network allows our clients to access more advanced technical capabilities to address cyber-resiliency.
Cybersecurity Expertise
We provide specialist cybersecurity compliance and assurance support for organisations operating in safety-critical and regulated sectors. Our consultants work with product, engineering and governance teams to translate complex standards into clear, defensible compliance that supports both market access and ongoing assurance.
DSPT Audit
We provide independent DSPT audit and audit readiness services for IT suppliers, supporting accurate submissions, robust evidence and credible assurance for NHS customers and contracts.
Incident Response
Specialist incident response support for cyber incidents, ransomware and data breaches, designed for regulated and safety-critical healthcare and life sciences environments.
Managed SOC / SIEM
Managed SOC and SIEM services providing continuous monitoring, threat detection and escalation for healthcare and life sciences organisations across the UK and Europe.
ISO for Cybersecurity
The best way for organisations to meet the UK and EU's cybersecurity regulations is to implement a suite of ISO standards with our expert guidance
Cybersecurity
Talk to a vCISO specialist
If you need cyber security leadership that supports growth, assurance and regulatory readiness, speak to our consultants today.
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