Atturra and MyCISO launch managed security program service

Atturra has partnered with Sydney-based startup MyCISO to underpin its managed service for security program management in the education and commercial sectors.

The MyCISO SaaS platform is designed to power and deliver assessments and management of security programs. 

Atturra will deploy the MyCISO platform Assess module, which helps clients "choose the right framework, complete a data driven risk assessment based on control maturity, and design a bespoke and dynamic cyber uplift strategy which can be operationalised and reported on continuously," it announced.

Atturra decided MyCISO was an "effective way to transform traditional paper-based security assessments and security program management".

“Our clients are looking to uplift their security posture aligned to a robust security framework. Understanding the requirements of different frameworks can be complicated to manage," GM of connect and secure for Atturra managed services Osh Ranwaweera said.

"MyCISO combined with our expert team enables the development and execution of a comprehensive cyber strategy ordinarily reserved for larger enterprises."

The partnership is part of a "broader strategic move by MyCISO in choosing Atturra as a strategic growth partner based on its market penetration and success in the Australian education and commercial mid-market sectors," the company stated.

Dane Meah, CEO at MyCISO, saw the partnership helping "us deliver greater value to the education and mid-market commercial sectors."

"Having the ability to identify cyber risks and align cyber uplifts to standards and frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST CSF and the ACSC Essential Eight is a key concern for IT and security teams in Australia, and the world over," Meah said.

Founded in 2022, MyCISO was spun out of managed security services provider InfoTrust.

In July 2023, MyCISO partnered with professional services firm RSM Australia to offer its platform to mid-market businesses across Australia through consulting engagements.

“When MyCISO was launched, the goal was to empower all businesses with an easier way to develop and manage their cyber uplift," Meah stated in this week's announcement.

"Today, the country continues to face growing skills shortages both within businesses and the education sector, hampering efforts to fulfil Australia’s ambition to be the global leader in cybersecurity by 2030.” 

“Atturra and MyCISO will address this significant gap in the market by offering an innovative solution to a cybersecurity challenge that is growing in velocity and veracity."