Spirit & MyCISO unite to bolster cyber security for SMEs

Spirit Technology Solutions has announced a new partnership with MyCISO to enhance cyber security support for small—to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia.

The collaboration addresses a significant challenge SMEs face, which often lack the resources to employ dedicated security personnel. Through the partnership, Spirit and MyCISO will offer a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution designed to improve an organisation's security posture without incurring substantial personnel costs.

According to Spirit, the partnership with MyCISO allows businesses to integrate the most recent cybersecurity advancements into their operations directly. This service offering includes various elements such as assessing security maturity, managing supply chain risks, and fostering a company culture centred on awareness and diligence. The focus is on delivering necessary security components while reducing complexity and expenses.

Spirit states that this collaboration continues its history of working closely with technology vendors. The company now adds MyCISO's unique offerings to its suite of services to meet the specific needs of SMEs, enabling these businesses to enhance their defences, comply with regulations, and stay ahead of new and evolving cyber threats. This is particularly pertinent for SMEs who may not have the internal resources to address these critical functions effectively.

Spirit has been a prominent provider of managed IT services to Australian businesses for over a decade. By joining forces with MyCISO, Spirit looks to bolster its status as a preferred provider for businesses seeking to leverage modern cybersecurity technologies within the SME sector.

The motivation behind this increased focus on cyber security stems from the growing threat posed by hacking groups and the potential repercussions, such as data breaches, regulatory scrutiny, and legal actions, that could affect organisations of all sizes.

While larger companies might be able to hire security specialists, SMEs often need to enhance their security posture swiftly without the same breadth of resources. The partnership between Spirit and MyCISO aims to bridge this gap by providing SMEs with access to qualified security professionals, helping them mitigate threats effectively.

Among the services offered through this partnership is a comprehensive Cyber Security Assessment to evaluate an organisation's current security status and provide actionable recommendations for improvement. In the event of a security breach, Incident Response Planning services are available to contain threats and restore operations rapidly.

Furthermore, the partnership will assist organisations in navigating complex cybersecurity regulations and ensure they remain compliant with industry standards. Managing the risks associated with third-party vendors is another key focus area.

Julian Challingsworth, Managing Director at Spirit, stated, "Our partnership with MyCISO will deliver cost-effective security solutions to organisations that take their privacy obligations seriously but may need assistance from an experienced and accredited team of professionals. We are confident this exciting venture will meet with widespread demand and fill a gap not currently being serviced by other IT providers."

Dane Meah, Chief Executive Officer of MyCISO, added, "Spirit are pioneering an offering that combines technical security services with expert governance risk and compliance. This simple, affordable bundled approach allows SME's to consume a package commensurate with their needs. It's exciting to collaborate with a progressive Managed Security Services Provider like Spirit, to combine the power of our platform with their broad capabilities."