MyCISO: Security Governance for Public Sector Leaders

1. Empowering the Public Sector with Simplified Cybersecurity Management

Public sector organisations face a growing cybersecurity challenge — constrained budgets, limited specialist skills, and increasing regulatory scrutiny, all while managing highly sensitive citizen data and critical infrastructure. MyCISO is designed to bridge this gap by providing a unified, SaaS-based platform that enables public sector leaders to assess, manage, and mature their cyber posture — without the complexity or cost of traditional consulting models.

2. Security Uplift Without the Consulting Price Tag

MyCISO offers a consultant-grade security improvement experience without the need for expensive third-party engagements. Public sector IT teams can self-assess against major frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Essential 8), generate risk-adjusted improvement strategies, and produce board-level reports — all within minutes. This not only improves strategic alignment but also supports funding requests and regulatory compliance.

3. Purpose-Built for Resource-Constrained Environments

Local councils and public agencies often struggle to access qualified cybersecurity staff. MyCISO’s intuitive interface, automated workflows, and guided strategy builders empower generalist IT teams to take control of their cybersecurity programs. The platform is designed for users with broad IT responsibilities, not just seasoned security professionals.

4. Critical Support for Supply Chain Risk

With increasing attacks targeting third-party providers, public sector entities must improve oversight of their supply chains. MyCISO’s Suppliers Module enables tailored risk assessments, automated supplier communication, and real-time visibility into control maturity — helping reduce the administrative burden and focus efforts on high-risk vendors.

5. Building a Cyber Resilient Workforce

Public sector breaches are often traced to human error. MyCISO’s Culture Module goes beyond basic awareness training, delivering an automated, multi-year strategy to engage executives, test staff with phishing simulations, and build a measurable culture of security guardianship. This is especially valuable where awareness programs have historically lacked engagement.

6. Managing the Whole Program in One Place

From incident response readiness to policy management and outcome-driven metrics, the Manage Module provides centralised oversight to ensure ongoing compliance, resilience, and stakeholder communication. This capability is critical given the rising number of public-sector breaches and the high cost of response and recovery.

7. Alignment with Auditor and Regulatory Expectations

The MyCISO platform directly addresses findings from public-sector audit reports, including weaknesses in access controls, backup processes, logging, and awareness training. With ready-to-use templates, audit-ready reports, and Essential 8 alignment, agencies can demonstrate immediate progress towards improved cyber governance.

8. Why MyCISO is a Fit for Government

In a sector where cyber incidents can erode public trust, MyCISO enables agencies to act swiftly, spend strategically, and communicate clearly. Whether through structured improvement roadmaps, supplier assurance, or workforce training, MyCISO supports councils, departments, and institutions in achieving real, measurable security maturity — all from one integrated platform.

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Moving Beyond Check-Box Compliance to Cyber Resilience Hosted By: MyCISO & Carahsoft February 12, 2026 2:00 PM ET

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