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CISO-as-a-Service Plans

Get expert-level cybersecurity leadership without the full-time cost of hiring a Chief Information Security Officer.

Our virtual CISO service provides strategic security leadership, compliance oversight, and risk management expertise tailored to your organization's specific needs and budget.

Why Choose Virtual CISO Services?

Get access to seasoned cybersecurity executives with flexible engagement options. Our virtual CISOs bring enterprise-level expertise to organizations of all sizes.

Flexible Engagement

Save 60-70% compared to full-time CISO salaries and benefits

Immediate Impact

Start with experienced professionals who hit the ground running

Proven Expertise

Access to senior professionals with diverse industry experience

Scalable Service

Adjust engagement level as your organization grows and evolves

Comprehensive CISO Responsibilities

Our virtual CISOs provide complete cybersecurity leadership across all critical areas of your organization.

Strategic Planning

  • Cybersecurity strategy development and alignment with business objectives
  • Risk assessment and management framework implementation
  • Security budget planning and resource allocation
  • Board-level security reporting and communication
  • Security program roadmap development

Compliance & Governance

  • Regulatory compliance management (GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.)
  • Security policy development and maintenance
  • Audit coordination and remediation oversight
  • Vendor risk management and third-party assessments
  • Security governance framework establishment

Incident Response

  • Incident response plan development and testing
  • Breach notification and regulatory reporting
  • Crisis communication and stakeholder management
  • Post-incident analysis and improvement recommendations
  • Business continuity and disaster recovery planning

Team Leadership

  • Security team development and mentoring
  • Security awareness training program design
  • Performance management and career development
  • Cross-functional collaboration and communication
  • Technical expertise and best practice guidance

Choose Your CISO Service Plan

Flexible service plans designed to meet the security leadership needs of organizations at every stage.

Essential CISO

6-month minimum

20 hours/month

Core cybersecurity leadership for growing organizations

Suitable for:

Small to medium businesses (10-100 employees)

  • Monthly security strategy review
  • Quarterly risk assessments
  • Compliance gap analysis
  • Security policy development
  • Incident response planning
  • Executive security reporting
  • Email and phone support
  • Quarterly executive briefings
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Most Popular

Professional CISO

12-month minimum

40 hours/month

Comprehensive cybersecurity leadership with dedicated support

Suitable for:

Medium to large businesses (100-500 employees)

  • Bi-weekly strategy sessions
  • Monthly risk assessments
  • Compliance program management
  • Security architecture review
  • Vendor risk assessments
  • Incident response leadership
  • Security team mentoring
  • Board presentation support
  • 24/7 incident support
  • Monthly executive reports
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Enterprise CISO

24-month minimum

80 hours/month

Full executive-level cybersecurity leadership and governance

Suitable for:

Large enterprises (500+ employees)

  • Weekly strategic planning sessions
  • Bi-weekly risk assessments
  • Full compliance program oversight
  • Enterprise security architecture
  • Advanced threat intelligence
  • Executive incident leadership
  • Security transformation planning
  • Board and C-suite presentations
  • 24/7 priority incident response
  • Dedicated security team coaching
  • Comprehensive security metrics
  • Strategic vendor relationships
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Industry-Specific Expertise

Our virtual CISOs bring deep industry knowledge and regulatory expertise across key sectors.

Financial Services

Key Regulations:

PCI DSSGDPRDORAMiFID II

Common Challenges:

  • Data protection
  • Fraud prevention
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Digital transformation security

Our Experience:

15+ years combined experience in banking, fintech, and payment processing security

Healthcare

Key Regulations:

HIPAAGDPRMedical Device Regulation

Common Challenges:

  • Patient data protection
  • Medical device security
  • Telehealth security
  • Supply chain risks

Our Experience:

Deep expertise in healthcare cybersecurity and medical data protection requirements

Technology

Key Regulations:

SOC 2ISO 27001GDPRCCPA

Common Challenges:

  • Cloud security
  • DevSecOps
  • SaaS security
  • Data privacy

Our Experience:

Extensive background in SaaS, cloud platforms, and technology startup security

Manufacturing

Key Regulations:

IEC 62443NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkISO 27001

Common Challenges:

  • OT/IT convergence
  • Supply chain security
  • Industrial IoT
  • Legacy system protection

Our Experience:

Industrial cybersecurity expertise with focus on operational technology security

Certified Security Leadership

Our virtual CISOs hold the industry's most prestigious cybersecurity certifications and credentials.

CISSP

CISSP

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Advanced security architecture and risk management

CISM

CISM

Certified Information Security Manager

Information security management and governance

CISA

CISA

Certified Information Systems Auditor

Information systems auditing and compliance

CRISC

CRISC

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation

6-Month Implementation Roadmap

Structured approach to establish comprehensive cybersecurity leadership and governance.

Phase 1

Week 1-2: Onboarding & Assessment

Comprehensive security posture assessment
Current risk landscape analysis
Stakeholder interviews and requirements gathering
Existing documentation and policy review
Initial security dashboard setup
Phase 2

Week 3-4: Strategy Development

Security strategy and roadmap creation
Risk management framework establishment
Compliance requirements mapping
Security governance structure design
Initial executive presentation
Phase 3

Month 2-3: Quick Wins & Foundation

Critical security gaps remediation
Essential policy development
Incident response plan creation
Security awareness program launch
Vendor risk assessment initiation
Phase 4

Month 4-6: Program Maturation

Advanced security controls implementation
Continuous monitoring establishment
Compliance program operationalization
Security team development and training
Long-term strategy refinement

Regular Deliverables & Reporting

Comprehensive reporting and documentation to keep leadership informed and demonstrate security program value.

Monthly Deliverables

  • Executive security dashboard and metrics
  • Risk register updates and assessments
  • Compliance status reports
  • Security incident summaries
  • Budget and resource recommendations
  • Strategic initiative progress updates

Quarterly Deliverables

  • Comprehensive security program review
  • Board-ready security presentations
  • Regulatory compliance assessments
  • Security awareness training updates
  • Vendor risk assessment reports
  • Business continuity testing results

Annually Deliverables

  • Complete security strategy review
  • Cybersecurity maturity assessment
  • Security budget planning and ROI analysis
  • Regulatory compliance audit preparation
  • Security team performance reviews
  • Long-term roadmap development

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Don't let budget constraints compromise your security posture. Get started with professional CISO services tailored to your needs.

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