DPO, CISO & ISMS Manager
Cybersecurity | Data protection
Cybersecurity and data protection are strategic issues that directly involve the responsibility of your board of directors.
Your IT manager operates your systems, but cannot act as both judge and party in securing them. Compliance requires an independent perspective and specialized expertise.
Our Data Guardians are your dedicated experts, present on a regular basis, who manage your compliance and security with the commitment of a permanent member of your team.
Roles & responsibilities
DPO
Data Protection Officer
Your Data Guardian, a lawyer specializing in data protection, ensures your compliance with the LPD and GDPR. They become the guardian of the rights of your clients, employees, and partners.
- Personal data processing register
- Data protection impact assessments (DPIA) for high-risk processing
- Data processing agreements (DPA) with your vendors
- Integration of Privacy by Design into your projects
- Management of data subject rights
- Official point of contact with authorities (FDPIC, CNIL)
CISO
Chief Information Security Officer
Your Data Guardian, a security engineer, manages your cybersecurity strategy according to recognized standards such as NIST. They anticipate threats, protect your critical assets, and coordinate daily security operations.
- Definition and management of your cybersecurity strategy
- Risk analysis and treatment plan
- Information security governance
- Coordination of incident response
- Monitoring of threats and vulnerabilities
- Interface with your IT and business teams
ISMS Manager
Information Security Management System
Your ISO 27001–certified Data Guardian orchestrates the achievement and maintenance of your security certifications (ISO 27001, Cyber-Safe). It structures your information security in a comprehensive way: ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data and processes.
- Implementation and maintenance of the ISMS
- Audit preparation and coordination
- Comprehensive document management
- Monitoring of non-compliances and corrective actions
- Facilitation of management reviews
- Continuous system improvement
Intervention modalities
Long-term contracts or one-off engagements
We adapt our mode of engagement to your maturity and needs. Managed service contracts for continuous support (for example, one day per week), or one-off engagements for targeted missions (audit, specific project, temporary support).
Official role or support for your internal teams
Official role: We formally become your DPO, CISO, and/or ISMS Manager. We are designated with authorities if necessary and recognized as points of reference by your clients, partners, and auditors.
Internal support: Your teams retain the official roles, while our Data Guardians assist them as external experts: second opinions, decision validation, support on complex matters, and skills transfer.
When we assume the official role
Your Data Guardian becomes a true strategic driver within your organization:
Strategy definition with your management: We align cybersecurity and compliance priorities with your business objectives. We regularly present our recommendations to your management and board of directors.
End-to-end project management: From design to implementation, we coordinate security and compliance projects with your internal teams and external service providers.
Development of a security and compliance culture: Beyond processes and documentation, we train your employees, raise awareness within your teams, and firmly embed best practices throughout your organization.
Why outsource these expertise?
Independence and objectivity
Expertise immediately available
Multi-sector experience
Confidence with audits
Guaranteed continuity
FAQ
DPO, CISO & ISMS Manager
What are the signs that an organization should strengthen its cybersecurity and compliance governance?
Common indicators include increasing customer security requirements, inadequate risk management, the absence of a designated person responsible for information security or data protection, or preparation for a certification or compliance audit.
When does a company need a DPO, CISO, or ISMS Manager?
An organization may need these roles when it processes sensitive data, must comply with regulations (GDPR, FADP, ISO/IEC 27001, NIS2), or wants to establish a structured cybersecurity program. These roles are particularly valuable when the organization lacks the internal expertise or resources to fulfill these responsibilities effectively.
Should DPO, CISO, and ISMS Manager roles be handled in-house or outsourced?
The choice between in-house and outsourced roles depends on the organization’s level of maturity. In many cases—especially when pursuing an initial ISO/IEC 27001 certification—outsourcing is the preferred option. It provides immediate access to specialized expertise that can be difficult to recruit internally, accelerates compliance efforts, and helps ensure the success of the project.
At what size should an organization establish these roles?
There is no universal threshold. However, as soon as an organization processes sensitive data, works with demanding customers, or begins to scale, establishing these roles becomes essential to strengthen governance and reduce risk.
What are the tangible benefits of these roles for an organization?
These roles help establish strong security governance, reduce legal and technical risks, and ensure continuous oversight of both compliance and cybersecurity. They also make it easier to prepare for audits and certifications while supporting long-term resilience.