CISO Assistant Project Description

What is the project about?

CISO Assistant is a platform designed for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and Cyber Security Posture Management. It offers a unique approach by decoupling compliance from the implementation of cybersecurity controls.

What problem does it solve?

The project addresses the challenges of fragmentation and lack of efficient tooling in cybersecurity. It aims to simplify and streamline GRC processes, reduce the effort of research, audit management, and paperwork for cybersecurity teams.

What are the features of the project?

Explicit decoupling of compliance from cybersecurity controls implementation.
Built-in standards, security controls, and threats.
Risk assessment and remediation plan follow-up.
Management of a catalog for security controls and threats.
Ability to bring your own framework using a simple syntax.
Audit management, evidence collection, and report generation.
Support for a wide range of cybersecurity frameworks (70+).
Multi-language.

What are the technologies used in the project?

Backend: Python (Django), Gunicorn, PostgreSQL/SQLite.
Frontend: SvelteKit, eCharts.
Infrastructure: Docker, Caddy.
Other: Gitbook, inlang.

What are the benefits of the project?

Time Savings: Reuse previous assessments, assess against multiple frameworks simultaneously.
Focus on Solutions: Automates reporting and sanity checks, allowing teams to focus on remediation.
Balanced Approach: Helps balance controls implementation and compliance follow-up.
Centralized Management: Provides a one-stop shop for cybersecurity posture management.
Streamlined Processes: Reduces complexity and improves productivity for cybersecurity teams.
Open Source and Commercial Options: Available as a Community Edition (AGPLv3) and commercial editions.

What are the use cases of the project?

Organizations seeking to improve their cybersecurity posture.
Companies needing to comply with various cybersecurity frameworks and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, NIS2, SOC2, PCI DSS).
Cybersecurity teams looking for a tool to manage GRC processes efficiently.
Organizations that need to conduct risk assessments, manage audits, and generate reports.
Businesses that want to manage their own catalog of security controls and threats.