Managed Security & Privacy Office
Your Continuous 360° Security Operation
One trusted partnership. One accountable team. One transparent price.
Are these common challenges putting your security and privacy operations at risk?
Skilled talent shortage
Rising compliance pressure
A threat landscape that changes constantly
Fragmented ownership and unclear accountability
No guaranteed continuity
Managed Security & Privacy Office (MSPO) is your one-stop-shop to mitigate these risks and many more. Northwave’s dedicated team of security and privacy experts delivers 24/7 oversight, clear risk insight, and a proven intel-driven approach. Gain all the specific security expertise you need for one predictable price.
Your risks stay managed. Your organisation stays compliant. Your security never depends on one person again.
The Smarter Way to Secure Your Business
Strengthening security shouldn’t depend on finding scarce talent or reinventing governance on your own. Northwave’s Managed Security and Privacy Office (MSPO) delivers a fully equipped security and privacy office that provides clarity, continuity, and control from day one.
Multidisciplinary Security Team for the Cost of One Hire
Gain a dedicated CISO, Privacy Officer, and experts across governance, technology, human risk, cyber crisis response, and compliance. All onboarded as one integrated team, without recruitment and retention challenges.
Guaranteed Continuity
Disruptions in security and privacy oversight are a serious business risk. MSPO’s seamless service continuity is backed by our 275+ experts across all security domains.
Proven, Risk-Based Approach
Northwave’s modernised governance approach replaces traditional annual PDCA cycles. Benefit from flexible, iterative data-driven security strategies that match your real-time threat landscape and business priorities.
AI Insights to Outpace Threats
Real-time, intelligent risk analysis supports benchmarking, evidence-based prioritisation, and trend insights that would take weeks with manual methods.
Compliance, Without the Burden
GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIS2 requirements become built-in outcomes of a strong governance structure, not extra projects or documentation work.
Aligned With Your Organisation, Not Added On
We integrate into your operational rhythm, using data-driven risk management and modern governance principles to connect security and privacy with every part of your organisation.
All-in-One Security Solution
Most services only solve a fragment of the security challenge.
Staffing fills gaps but lacks continuity
Consultancy gives advice but not execution
Traditional CISO-as-a-Service offers leadership but not a full operating model
MSPO unifies all of these layers into one integrated security and privacy office that offers governance, implementation, real-time insights, incident support, and a structured, repeatable process.
You don’t have to coordinate multiple providers or build internal capacity from scratch.
One trusted partnership. One accountable team. One transparent price. Your 24/7 security & privacy office.
Top MSPO FAQs
1. What is MSPO?
Northwave’s Managed Security and Privacy Office is a fully managed operation that provides a CISO, Privacy Officer, governance experts, and analysts—supported by automation and intelligence—to run security and privacy functions continuously.
2. What is the difference between MSO and MSPO services?
MSO delivers cyber security leadership and governance.
MSPO includes MSO plus a fully integrated privacy office.
With MSPO, you receive a dedicated Northwave Privacy Officer who ensures security and privacy work together, rather than in silos, for regulatory compliance, incident response, risk management, and organisational alignment. The Privacy Officer will help improve privacy maturity, identify privacy-related risks and prioritise them. If you’re not sure if your organisation needs a dedicated privacy officer, Northwave’s Privacy Quick Scan can provide insights into your privacy maturity.
3. How is MSPO different from traditional CISO-as-a-Service?
4. Does MSPO help with GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIS2?
Yes. Compliance becomes a natural outcome of continuous governance. You get a dedicated team to manage structured processes, documentation, policies, controls, and reporting. We can also conduct a GDPR Gap Assessment to provide concrete recommendations on your existing privacy documentation and practices.
5. Can MSPO replace internal security roles?
Yes. MSPO can function as your full security and privacy office or collaborate with existing teams. Most clients choose MSPO because it eliminates hiring challenges, provides specialist expertise on demand, and ensures uninterrupted continuity.
6. How does MSPO modernise cyber security governance cycles?
MSPO uses short, iterative SAFE cycles and AI insights to keep governance continuously aligned with real-world threats. An approach that’s far more flexible and responsive than outdated annual planning models.
7. What are the first steps to get started?
Secure Your Business With The Right Cyber Security Leadership
One person alone cannot effectively mitigate today’s complex cyber risks. With Northwave, you gain a team of proven security experts dedicated to protecting your business assets. Contact us today to discuss how our managed security solutions can support your organisation.
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