Virtual CISO ServicesExecutive Security on Demand
Fractional Chief Information Security Officer services delivering executive-level security strategy, risk management, and compliance leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. Backed by 23+ years of cybersecurity experience.
What We Deliver
Security Strategy Development
Multi-year security roadmap aligned with your business objectives, risk appetite, and budget.
Risk Management
Continuous risk assessment, risk register management, and quantitative risk modeling that translates threats into business impact.
Board and Executive Reporting
Regular security briefings in business language with dashboards, metrics, and trend analysis.
Compliance Program Management
Oversight of HIPAA, CMMC, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and NIST compliance programs end to end.
Vendor Risk Management
Assessment and monitoring of third-party vendors with security questionnaires and ongoing risk scoring.
Incident Response Planning
Development and testing of incident response plans, tabletop exercises, and crisis communication procedures.
What Changes
Reactive Security Decisions
Buying tools after incidents, scrambling before audits, allocating budget based on fear.
No Executive Accountability
No designated security officer. Compliance gaps with no one responsible.
$300K+ CISO Salary
Full-time CISO cost that most mid-market organizations cannot justify.
Strategic Security Roadmap
Prioritized, multi-year plan aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance.
Documented Security Leadership
Designated security officer with authority, accountability, and board reporting.
Fraction of the Cost
Same strategic leadership at 30-50% of full-time CISO cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours per month does a vCISO provide?
Typical engagements range from 20 to 80 hours per month depending on organization size and security maturity. Hours flex up during compliance pushes or incidents.
Can a vCISO satisfy compliance requirements?
Yes. HIPAA requires a designated security officer. CMMC requires documented security leadership. PCI DSS requires assigned information security responsibility. A vCISO fulfills all of these.
What happens during a security incident?
Your vCISO leads the incident response, coordinating technical teams, managing communications, and overseeing regulatory notifications. For critical incidents, availability is unlimited.
Do you replace our internal IT team?
No. A vCISO works alongside your IT team, providing strategic direction and security expertise that complements their operational capabilities.
How does a vCISO help with AI governance?
A vCISO establishes AI governance policies, assesses deployment risks, ensures data privacy compliance, and creates acceptable use frameworks aligned to NIST AI RMF. Learn more about our AI solutions.
Can a vCISO handle multiple compliance frameworks?
Yes. Many controls overlap between HIPAA, CMMC, SOC 2, and PCI DSS. A unified security program satisfies 70-80% of requirements across frameworks.
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