-- With growing pressure on Australian organisations to demonstrate cybersecurity maturity, Brisbane-based consultancy vCISO.One has launched a new Governance, Risk and Compliance-as-a-Service (GRCaaS) solution to help simplify and operationalise security compliance.
The service offers small-to-midsize businesses, councils, not-for-profits, and regulated entities a scalable alternative to manually managing risk registers, compliance obligations, vendor reviews, and audit documentation across disparate systems.
“Many organisations are stuck in what we call ‘spreadsheet hell’ — juggling cyber risk registers in Excel, policies in SharePoint, and compliance evidence in email chains,” said Andrew Egoroff, founder of vCISO.One. “Our GRCaaS offering brings everything into one place, with expert guidance to support real outcomes.”
An Increasing Burden on Smaller Entities
As expectations rise from cyber insurers, regulators, and enterprise clients, more organisations are finding that ad-hoc compliance approaches are no longer sufficient. Frameworks such as the Essential Eight, ISO/IEC 27001, ISM, and CMMC are increasingly referenced in procurement processes, contracts, and audits — but implementing and maintaining them is resource-intensive.
vCISO.One’s GRCaaS model addresses this gap by offering a managed platform configured to each organisation’s chosen framework, along with a part-time advisor who helps keep risk and compliance processes moving forward.
Core features include:
- Pre-configured controls for ISO 27001, Essential Eight, ISM, CMMC, and others
- A digital risk register with exception tracking, risk reviews, and role-based dashboards
- Centralised policy mapping and document version control
- Vendor and third-party risk assessments, including due diligence and contract reviews
- Board and auditor-ready reporting with ongoing support from vCISO.One advisors
The platform-agnostic service works with off-the-shelf tools such as Vanta, CyberOne, and Drata, or can be customised to existing client environments.
A Fit for Councils, NFPs, and Growing SMEs
The service is particularly relevant for:
- Local councils aiming to align with Essential Eight Maturity Level 2 or 3
- Not-for-profits requiring defensible compliance without full-time staff
- SMBs preparing for security questionnaires, tenders, or due diligence
- Defence suppliers progressing toward CMMC compliance
- Boards seeking visibility over risk and governance obligations
“It’s not just about ticking boxes,” Egoroff noted. “We help organisations create a living GRC program that’s simple, repeatable, and audit-ready.”
The offering includes optional add-ons such as AI governance integration, cyber risk assessments, and vendor security reviews. Monthly or quarterly check-ins ensure the program stays on track and aligned to evolving requirements.
About vCISO.One
vCISO.One is a Brisbane-based cybersecurity consultancy providing modular, virtual CISO services and specialised support for small-to-mid-sized organisations across Australia. Services include risk assessments, policy development, cloud security reviews, awareness training, and GRC platform implementation.
Learn more at www.vciso.one.
Contact Info:
Name: Andrew Egoroff
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Organization: vCISO.One
Address: 29/97 Creek Street, Brisbane City, Queensland 4000, Australia
Phone: +61-1300-067-003
Website: https://vciso.one
Release ID: 89166445