vCISO / Security Program Advisory

What Is a vCISO?

A virtual CISO (vCISO) is an experienced cybersecurity leader who provides strategic security guidance on a fractional or advisory basis. You get the expertise of a Chief Information Security Officer without the cost and commitment of a full-time executive hire.

When a vCISO Makes Sense

Scenario	Why It Fits
No existing CISO	You need security leadership but cannot justify a full-time role
Growing compliance requirements	Regulatory or client demands require a security program
Post-assessment follow-up	An assessment identified gaps and you need someone to drive remediation
Board or insurer pressure	Stakeholders are asking “who owns security?”
CISO transition	Your CISO has departed and you need interim coverage

What We Provide

Security Program Development

• Security strategy, priorities, and roadmap
• Policy development and maintenance
• Framework alignment (NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001)
• Risk register and risk assessment management

Stakeholder Communication

• Board and executive security reporting
• Internal and external audit support
• Regulatory engagement and compliance inquiries
• Security questionnaire and due diligence responses

Operational Oversight

• Assessment coordination and vendor management
• Incident response plan oversight
• Third-party security evaluation
• Internal team mentorship and development

Engagement Model

Typical engagements range from 8-20 hours per month:

• Startup phase (months 1-3) — Higher engagement to assess current state, establish priorities, build the program foundation
• Ongoing phase — Regular stakeholder meetings, policy reviews, risk assessments, strategic guidance
• Surge support — Additional hours for audits, incidents, board presentations, or major projects

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