AegisArc Advisory CISO-on-Demand Executive Cyber Leadership

Cyber Risk.
Governed with
Clarity.

Independent · Board-Level · Vendor-Neutral

Independent, board-level cyber security and CISO-on-Demand leadership for regulated and growth-focused organisations.

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Chapter 01

Who We Are

AegisArc Advisory provides independent, board-level cyber security and CISO-on-Demand leadership for regulated and growth-focused organisations. We align cyber governance with business risk, regulatory expectations, and executive decision-making — without tool bias, without vendor conflict.

Independent

No product or vendor affiliations. Every recommendation is conflict-free.

Board-Facing

Experienced translating complex risk into board-ready language and reporting.

Outcome-Driven

Governance, compliance, and resilience — not tool counts or project activity.

Interlude · ContextThe Governance Imperative

Cyber risk is no longer a technology problem — it is an enterprise governance obligation.

  1. Regulatory Pressure

    Regulators now mandate board-level accountability for cyber risk across financial services and critical sectors.

  2. Audit Scrutiny

    Internal and external audits increasingly flag gaps in cyber governance, controls documentation, and reporting.

  3. Transformation Risk

    Cloud adoption and digital initiatives expand the attack surface faster than governance frameworks can adapt.

  4. Board Visibility

    Leadership demands clear, business-language risk reporting — not technical dashboards built for security teams.

Chapter 02

Security Tools ≠ Security Governance

What most organisations have What the board needs
Firewalls, EDR, SIEM tools Cyber strategy & risk ownership
Ad-hoc security team Executive-level CISO leadership
Fragmented policy documents Governance & compliance framework
Reactive incident handling Proactive incident governance
IT-level security reporting Board-ready risk reporting

Chapter 03

The AegisArc CISO-on-Demand Model

  1. Phase 01

    Assess & Align

    • Rapid cyber maturity assessment
    • Stakeholder & risk interviews
    • Policy & control review
    • Risk posture baseline
    Deliverable Executive Cyber Risk Brief

  2. Phase 02

    Define Strategy

    • 12–24 month security roadmap
    • Risk prioritisation matrix
    • Governance framework design
    • Reporting dashboard structure
    Deliverable Strategy & Governance Roadmap

  3. Phase 03

    Govern & Lead

    • Ongoing executive oversight
    • Board risk reporting cadence
    • Regulatory remediation alignment
    • KPI tracking & incident readiness
    Deliverable Board-Ready Risk Presentation

Chapter 04

Core Offerings

  1. 01

    CISO-on-Demand

    Fractional CISO Leadership & Governance Oversight

    Executive-level cyber leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time CISO. Strategy, governance, board reporting, and oversight — on a structured retainer.

    • Fractional CISO
    • Governance
    • Board Reporting
  2. 02

    Cyber Risk & Maturity Assessments

    Baseline · Gap Analysis · Prioritisation

    Independent assessment of your organisation's cyber posture against industry frameworks. Actionable output aligned to business risk and regulatory context.

    • Baseline
    • Gap Analysis
    • Prioritisation
  3. 03

    Regulatory & Audit Readiness

    ISO 27001 · SOC 2 · RBI · HIPAA

    Governance-led readiness advisory across major regulatory frameworks. Policy refinement, control gap closure, and audit preparation with executive oversight.

    • ISO 27001
    • SOC 2
    • RBI
    • HIPAA
  4. 04

    Secure Transformation Advisory

    IAM · PAM · SOC · Cloud Governance

    Strategic oversight of identity, access, operations, and cloud security initiatives. Vendor-neutral guidance ensuring transformation is secure by design.

    • IAM
    • PAM
    • SOC
    • Cloud Governance
  5. 05

    Board & Audit Committee Reporting

    Risk Dashboards · Executive Briefings

    Translated cyber risk reporting for boards and audit committees. Business-language dashboards, quarterly briefings, and incident governance communication.

    • Risk Dashboards
    • Executive Briefings
CISO-on-Demand

What We Lead

  1. Cyber Strategy

    Roadmap development aligned to business priorities

  2. Governance

    Frameworks, policies, risk appetite definition

  3. Regulatory Readiness

    ISO 27001, SOC 2, RBI, HIPAA oversight

  4. Board Reporting

    Quarterly briefings, executive dashboards

  5. IAM / SOC Oversight

    Program guidance, vendor-neutral review

  6. Incident Governance

    IR frameworks, tabletop sessions, crisis protocols

Executive cyber leadership, on your terms

The Model

Commitment4 – 8 days per month
DeliveryOnsite + virtual advisory
ReportingCEO / CIO / Board
IndependenceVendor-neutral, confidential
Term6-month minimum
PricingRetainer-based, scope-driven

All discussions remain strictly confidential under a mutually agreed NDA.

Chapter 05

Engagement Model

Track A · Retainer Advisory

Ongoing, structured executive engagement

  • Monthly retainer — 4 to 8 days
  • Standing agenda: strategy, governance, reporting
  • Direct board and CXO advisory relationship
  • Continuous regulatory & risk monitoring
  • KPI-tracked with agreed outcomes
Ideal for

Organisations seeking ongoing CISO-level leadership without a full-time hire.

Track B · Structured Transformation

Time-bound, outcome-focused programme

  • Defined scope with clear milestones
  • Assessment → Strategy → Implementation oversight
  • Regulatory readiness or IAM / SOC uplift
  • Cross-functional stakeholder management
  • Executive reporting throughout
Ideal for

Audit remediation, regulatory readiness programmes, or security uplift initiatives.

Chapter 06

Industries

AegisArc brings deep domain experience across sectors where cyber governance, regulatory compliance, and executive accountability intersect.

  • Banking & Financial Services

    Governance-first advisory for banks and NBFCs managing regulatory pressure, board accountability, and increasing cyber risk across digital banking channels.

    • RBI
    • SEBI
    • Basel frameworks

  • FinTech & Payments

    Security-by-design across rapid product cycles. Regulatory readiness, customer data governance, and third-party risk for high-growth payment platforms.

    • PCI-DSS
    • RBI Guidelines
    • SOC 2

  • Healthcare & Health-Tech

    Patient data protection, clinical system governance, and compliance oversight for hospitals, health-tech platforms, and digital health enterprises.

    • HIPAA
    • DISHA
    • NABH

  • Global Capability Centers

    Cyber governance alignment between GCC operations and parent organisation frameworks. Risk reporting, ISMS oversight, and local regulatory advisory.

    • Parent entity compliance
    • GDPR

  • PE-Backed Growth Enterprises

    Investor-grade cyber governance for portfolio companies. Positioning for due diligence, exit readiness, and operational risk maturity uplift.

    • Pre-exit governance
    • M&A readiness

Chapter 07

Principal Advisor

Parikshit Pranesh

Senior Cyber Security & Transformation Leader

Over two decades of global experience across regulated financial institutions and consulting organisations. Trusted advisor to CXOs, CISOs, and boards on cyber governance, regulatory alignment, and risk strategy.

Cyber Governance

  • CISO-level leadership
  • Risk framework design
  • Board & audit advisory

Regulatory Alignment

  • ISO 27001 / SOC 2 / RBI
  • HIPAA compliance oversight
  • Audit readiness programmes

Transformation

  • IAM / PAM / SOC programmes
  • Cloud security governance
  • Secure digital transformation
Years Experience
20+
Financial Institutions
Global
Advisory Experience
Board

Chapter 08

Why AegisArc

Executive-Grade, Not Tool-Grade

We operate at the governance layer — strategy, risk, policy, and reporting. We are not a security operations team or a managed service provider. Our focus is the boardroom, not the SOC.

Fully Independent Advisory

No vendor affiliations, no product commissions, no conflict of interest. Our counsel is based entirely on your risk context, regulatory environment, and business objectives.

Regulated Sector Depth

Deep, hands-on experience in banking, financial services, FinTech, and healthcare — sectors where regulatory consequence and board accountability are not optional.

Boardroom-Ready Communication

Cyber risk translated into business language. We bridge the persistent gap between technical security and executive decision-making — in reporting, briefings, and crisis response.

Cyber risk must be governed before it becomes a crisis.

The next step is straightforward

  1. Confirm alignment on scope and priorities

  2. Execute NDA and engagement letter

  3. Schedule kickoff and assessment workshop

Parikshit Pranesh

Principal Advisor · AegisArc Advisory

www.aegisarc.inPune, India

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