👔 Expert Security Leadership

Virtual CISO Services Strategic Security Leadership On-Demand

Get experienced cybersecurity leadership without the full-time executive cost. Our virtual CISOs provide strategic security planning, compliance oversight, incident response management, and board-ready security reporting.

50+
Organizations Served
20+
Years Combined Experience
$2.3M
Average Full-Time CISO Cost
70%
Cost Savings vs Full-Time
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✓ CISSP Certified
✓ Board-Ready Reporting
✓ 24/7 Incident Response
Security Executive Dashboard
Updated: Real-time
Security Posture
87%
+12% this month
Compliance Status
98%
SOC 2 Ready
Incidents YTD
3
-60% vs last year
Training Complete
94%
Q4 target: 100%
ⓘ Quarterly security review scheduled
⚠️ 2 policies require annual updates

Why Choose a Virtual CISO?

Get executive-level security leadership at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.

Full-Time CISO

$300K+ annually

Virtual CISO

$100K+ annually
Base Salary
$180K - $250K
$0
Benefits & Equity
$50K - $80K
$0
Recruitment Costs
$30K - $50K
$0
Training & Certifications
$10K - $20K annually
Included
Tools & Resources
$15K - $25K annually
Included
Expertise Breadth
Single person's knowledge
Team of specialists
Availability
Business hours + on-call
24/7 team coverage
Industry Experience
Limited to their background
Multi-industry expertise
Total Annual Cost:
$285K - $425K
$102K - $300K
Save 60-70% annually

Meet Your Virtual CISO Team

Seasoned security executives with proven track records across industries.

Sarah Johnson, Senior vCISO

Sarah Johnson

Senior Virtual CISO
CISSP CISM MBA
15+ years of security leadership experience

Specializes in:

  • Healthcare & Financial Services
  • SOC 2 & HIPAA Compliance
  • Security Program Development
  • Board Reporting & Strategy

Former CISO at two Fortune 500 companies, led security transformations resulting in 85% reduction in security incidents.

Michael Chen, Senior vCISO

Michael Chen

Senior Virtual CISO
CISSP CCSP PMP
12+ years of security leadership experience

Specializes in:

  • Technology & SaaS Companies
  • Cloud Security Architecture
  • ISO 27001 Implementation
  • Incident Response Management

Built security programs for three high-growth startups, successfully achieved SOC 2 compliance for 15+ organizations.

Jennifer Martinez, Senior vCISO

Jennifer Martinez

Senior Virtual CISO
CISSP CISA CRISC
18+ years of security leadership experience

Specializes in:

  • Manufacturing & Energy
  • OT/IT Security Integration
  • Risk Management Frameworks
  • Regulatory Compliance

Led cybersecurity initiatives for critical infrastructure organizations, expert in bridging operational and information security.

vCISO Service Tiers

Choose the level of security leadership that matches your organization's needs.

Essential vCISO

Small to Medium Organizations
$ 8,500 /month
12-month commitment

Time Allocation:

  • 20 hours per month
  • Monthly strategy sessions (2 hours)
  • Quarterly board reports
  • Email/phone support included

Core Services:

  • Security program development
  • Policy creation & updates
  • Vendor risk assessments
  • Compliance planning (SOC 2, ISO 27001)
  • Incident response coordination
  • Security awareness guidance
  • Executive reporting

Deliverables:

  • Monthly security metrics dashboard
  • Quarterly risk assessment
  • Annual security strategy review
  • Policy documentation
Start Essential
Ideal for: 25-100 employees, basic compliance needs, established IT infrastructure
Most Popular

Professional vCISO

Growing Organizations
$ 15,000 /month
12-month commitment

Time Allocation:

  • 40 hours per month
  • Bi-weekly strategy sessions (2 hours each)
  • Monthly board reports
  • Priority phone/email support
  • Emergency response included

Everything in Essential, plus:

  • Security architecture reviews
  • Advanced threat modeling
  • Compliance audit management
  • Third-party security assessments
  • Staff training coordination
  • Budget planning & vendor management
  • Tabletop exercise facilitation
  • Regulatory liaison support

Additional Deliverables:

  • Bi-weekly security updates
  • Comprehensive security roadmap
  • Threat intelligence briefings
  • Compliance gap analysis
Choose Professional
Ideal for: 100-500 employees, multiple compliance requirements, complex IT environment

Enterprise vCISO

Large Organizations
$ 25,000 /month
12-month commitment

Time Allocation:

  • 80 hours per month
  • Weekly strategy sessions (2 hours each)
  • Monthly executive presentations
  • Dedicated phone line
  • 24/7 emergency response
  • On-site visits (quarterly)

Everything in Professional, plus:

  • Multi-location security management
  • Board presentation preparation
  • M&A security due diligence
  • Advanced persistent threat response
  • Executive team training
  • Regulatory examination support
  • Crisis communication management
  • Security team leadership & development

Premium Deliverables:

  • Weekly security briefings
  • Executive-level risk assessments
  • Board-ready security metrics
  • Strategic security roadmap (3-year)
  • Regulatory compliance scorecards
Contact for Enterprise
Ideal for: 500+ employees, multiple business units, complex regulatory environment

Service Comparison

Service
Essential
Professional
Enterprise
Monthly Hours
20 hours
40 hours
80 hours
Strategy Sessions
Monthly
Bi-weekly
Weekly
Emergency Response
Business Hours
Extended Hours
24/7
On-site Visits
Annual
Semi-annual
Quarterly
Compliance Support
Basic
Advanced
Premium
Board Reporting
Quarterly
Monthly
Monthly + Presentations

Calculate Your vCISO Savings

See how much you can save compared to hiring a full-time CISO.

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How Our vCISO Service Works

A proven methodology for delivering executive-level security leadership remotely.

1

Assessment & Onboarding

We start with a comprehensive security assessment to understand your current posture, identify gaps, and establish baseline metrics.

  • Security program maturity assessment
  • Risk tolerance and business requirements analysis
  • vCISO team assignment and introduction
  • Communication cadence establishment
Timeline: Weeks 1-2
2

Strategy Development

Your vCISO develops a comprehensive security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

  • Security strategy and roadmap creation
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Compliance framework implementation
  • Budget planning and resource allocation
Timeline: Weeks 3-6
3

Implementation & Oversight

Ongoing security program management with regular check-ins, reporting, and strategic guidance.

  • Regular strategy sessions and updates
  • Incident response coordination
  • Vendor management and procurement
  • Team development and training
Timeline: Ongoing
4

Reporting & Optimization

Regular executive reporting with metrics, recommendations, and continuous program optimization.

  • Executive dashboard and metrics
  • Board-ready security reports
  • Risk assessment updates
  • Program maturity progression
Timeline: Monthly/Quarterly

vCISO Success Stories

Real results from organizations that chose virtual security leadership.

FinTech Startup

Series B | 180 employees | Professional vCISO
SOC 2
Achieved in 6 months

"Our vCISO helped us achieve SOC 2 Type II compliance in record time, which was critical for closing our Series B funding. The board loved the regular security updates and felt confident in our security posture."

Compliance Timeline: 18 months → 6 months
Security Incidents: 12/year → 2/year
Cost Savings: $180K annually vs full-time hire
Maria Rodriguez - CEO, FinTech Startup

Healthcare Group

Multi-location | 450 employees | Enterprise vCISO
$0
HIPAA Fines Avoided

"We faced a potential HIPAA violation that could have resulted in millions in fines. Our vCISO's immediate response and remediation plan not only avoided penalties but strengthened our entire compliance program."

HIPAA Compliance: 72% → 98%
Incident Response Time: 48 hours → 4 hours
Staff Training Completion: 34% → 96%
Dr. James Wilson - CMO, Regional Healthcare Group

Manufacturing Corp

Industrial | 820 employees | Professional vCISO
$2.1M
Ransomware Attack Prevented

"Our vCISO identified vulnerabilities in our OT network that we never knew existed. The security improvements prevented what could have been a catastrophic ransomware attack on our production systems."

OT/IT Security Integration: Siloed → Integrated
Vulnerability Reduction: 89% critical vulns eliminated
Production Downtime: 24 hours → 0 hours
Robert Kim - CTO, Manufacturing Corp

Get Started with vCISO Services

Schedule a consultation to discuss how our virtual CISO services can strengthen your security posture.

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What to Expect:

📞
Initial Consultation (30 minutes)

Discuss your current security challenges, goals, and determine the best service tier for your needs.

📊
Security Assessment Overview

High-level review of your current security posture and identification of immediate priorities.

📝
Custom Proposal

Detailed service proposal with timeline, deliverables, and team assignment based on your specific requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our Virtual CISO services.

How quickly can a vCISO start working with our organization?

Most vCISO engagements can begin within 1-2 weeks of contract signing. We start with an assessment and onboarding phase to understand your current security posture and establish communication protocols. Emergency situations can be accommodated with 24-48 hour start times.

What's the difference between a vCISO and a security consultant?

A vCISO provides ongoing strategic leadership and executive oversight, functioning as a member of your leadership team. Unlike project-based consultants, a vCISO maintains continuous responsibility for your security program, provides regular reporting to executives and boards, and develops long-term security strategies aligned with business objectives.

Will our vCISO be available for emergency incidents?

Yes, all our vCISO service tiers include incident response support. Essential tier provides business-hours response, Professional includes extended hours coverage, and Enterprise offers 24/7 emergency response. We maintain an incident response hotline and can coordinate full incident response activities.

Can a vCISO help with board presentations and investor due diligence?

Absolutely. Our vCISOs regularly prepare and deliver board presentations, create executive-level security reports, and support due diligence processes for funding rounds or acquisitions. They can provide the credibility and expertise that investors and boards expect from security leadership.

How do you ensure continuity if our assigned vCISO is unavailable?

We maintain detailed documentation of all client engagements and cross-train our team on active accounts. Each client has a primary vCISO and a backup who is familiar with your environment. Our team-based approach ensures continuous coverage and eliminates single points of failure.

What happens if we decide to hire a full-time CISO later?

We support our clients' growth and can help with CISO recruitment and transition planning. Many organizations use our vCISO service to build their security program to a point where a full-time hire makes sense. We provide comprehensive handover documentation and can assist with onboarding the new CISO.