Instructions for Completing the Questionnaire: Please provide as much detail as possible to ensure we have a comprehensive understanding of your needs. If any question is not applicable or you prefer not to answer, please indicate so. 1. Can you describe the current culture around cybersecurity in your organization? - How do employees perceive cybersecurity? - Is cybersecurity considered a priority by all staff levels? 2. What is the level of cybersecurity awareness among your employees? - Are there regular training sessions on cybersecurity? 3. How does your organization handle communication and collaboration on security issues? - Is there a dedicated channel or platform for security communication? 4. How are security incidents typically reported and escalated within your organization? 5. How would you describe the overall attitude towards change and new initiatives in your organization? - Are employees generally open to adopting new security measures? 6. Do you have existing cybersecurity policies and procedures? 7. How often are your cybersecurity policies and procedures reviewed and updated? 8. Do you have a formal incident response plan? - If yes, how often is it tested and updated? 9. Do you have current data protection and privacy policies? 10. Do you have a policy for managing third-party vendor security? 11. What are your primary goals for hiring cybersecurity leadership consulting services? 12. What specific outcomes do you hope to achieve through this engagement? - Short-term goals (next 6-12 months)? - Long-term goals (next 1-3 years)? 13. Are there any particular areas of cybersecurity you are looking to improve or enhance? - Examples: Network security, data protection, compliance, incident response, etc. 14. How do you measure the success of your cybersecurity initiatives? - Are there specific metrics or KPIs you track? 15. What are your organization's top three strategic priorities related to cybersecurity? 16. What are the biggest cybersecurity challenges your organization is currently facing? 17. Have you experienced any significant security incidents or breaches in the past year? - If yes, can you describe the nature and impact of these incidents? 18. What barriers do you encounter when implementing cybersecurity initiatives? - Examples: Budget constraints, lack of expertise, resistance to change, etc. 19. How does your organization stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and trends? 20. Are there any regulatory or compliance challenges your organization is currently dealing with? 21. What type of deliverables are you expecting from this consulting engagement? - Examples: Reports, policy documents, training materials, risk assessments, etc. 22. How often would you like to receive updates and progress reports? - Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc. 23. Are there any specific formats or templates you prefer for the deliverables? 24. Who will be the primary point of contact and decision-maker for this engagement? 25. Is there any additional information or specific requirements you would like to share to help us better understand your needs? 26. Can you provide an overview of your current IT infrastructure and security architecture? 27. How many employees are in your organization, and how many are in IT/security roles? 28. Do you have any ongoing or upcoming projects that might impact cybersecurity? - Examples: Digital transformation, cloud migration, new software implementation, etc. 29. What is your current cybersecurity budget, and how is it allocated across different areas? 30. Are there any other consultants or third-party vendors you are working with on cybersecurity initiatives?
