-- In response to growing cyber threats and rising pressure from insurers, auditors, and regulators, Australian cybersecurity firm vCISO.One has launched a new Cybersecurity Risk Assessment service aimed at helping small to mid-sized organisations better understand and manage their cyber risk exposure.
The move comes as recent reports highlight a surge in targeted attacks on local government, not-for-profits, and regional businesses, many of which lack dedicated cybersecurity leadership or risk management capabilities. In Queensland alone, over a dozen councils and community organisations have faced ransomware or data breach incidents in the past 12 months, leading to renewed calls for clearer risk visibility and board-level cyber governance.
vCISO.One’s new offering is designed to fill that gap.
“There’s a growing recognition that compliance checklists alone don’t provide real cyber resilience,” said Andrew Egoroff, Principal Consultant at vCISO.One. “Organisations are increasingly asking: what are our actual risks, and what should we prioritise? That’s exactly what this service answers.”
The Cybersecurity Risk Assessment service provides a structured evaluation of an organisation’s current security posture, using trusted frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27005, the ACSC ISM, Essential Eight, and CIS Controls. It includes a facilitated discovery session, a tailored risk register, visual heatmaps, and an executive summary highlighting key findings and recommended actions.
vCISO.One says the service is particularly useful for organisations:
- Preparing for regulatory uplift or Essential Eight alignment
- Responding to cyber insurance, vendor or government requirements
- Lacking internal security leadership or clarity on risk prioritisation
Optional enhancements include integration into a GRC platform, incident simulation exercises, and recurring risk reviews.
The launch reflects a broader trend in the Australian cybersecurity market, where organisations are shifting from reactive compliance toward proactive risk management. Several state and federal funding programs now require risk-based assessments to qualify for grants or insurance coverage.
One regional council that participated in early testing of the service reported improved board engagement and a clearer understanding of what risks required immediate attention.
The service is now available nationally. vCISO.One is offering a complimentary discovery call to help organisations determine fit and scope.
About vCISO.One
vCISO.One is an Australian cybersecurity consultancy founded by Andrew Egoroff. The firm specialises in delivering flexible virtual CISO services, cybersecurity program management, risk and compliance consulting, and managed security solutions tailored to small and mid-sized organisations. With decades of international experience and a practical, results-driven approach, vCISO.One helps clients strengthen their security, meet regulatory obligations, and build long-term resilience.
Learn more at www.vciso.one.
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Name: Andrew Egoroff
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Organization: vCISO.One
Address: 29/97 Creek Street, Brisbane City, Queensland 4000, Australia
Phone: +61-1300-067-003
Website: https://vciso.one
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