Your security leader - without the full-time hire
Not every company is ready (or needs) to hire a full-time CISO. But that doesn’t mean you should go without strategic security leadership. With our vCISO service, you get a seasoned professional who knows your business - not a junior associate reading from a script.
What you get
Strategy, not slide decks
We develop a security strategy that genuinely aligns with your business goals:
- An honest assessment of your current security maturity - no scaremongering
- A roadmap with clear priorities
- Initiatives ranked by real business value, not by price tag
Risk management
- Identifying the information assets that truly matter
- Assessing threats and vulnerabilities in the context of your industry
- Treating risks practically, with measures your team can actually carry out
- Regular updates, because the risk landscape keeps changing
Policies people actually read
- Information security policies written in plain language
- Procedures your team will genuinely follow
- Regulatory compliance management (GDPR, NIS2, and others)
Incident readiness
- A response plan that works when things go wrong
- Simulations and exercises so you’re not learning on the fly
- Coordination and support during real incidents
Team training
- Awareness programs people remember
- Simulated phishing campaigns
- Building a culture of security, not fear
Board-level communication
- Reports in clear business language
- Risks presented in context that leadership understands
- No jargon, no scare tactics - just facts and recommendations
Flexible engagement models
We work in whatever way makes sense for you:
- Retainer - fixed monthly hours for ongoing support
- Project-based - for specific initiatives or certifications
- Hybrid - a baseline retainer with room for additional projects
Who it’s for
- Startups that are growing and need a security strategy
- Small and mid-sized companies where a full-time CISO isn’t in the budget
- Organizations going through certification that need experienced leadership
- Companies with a temporary need - interim coverage or a specific project
Next step
Wondering if vCISO is the right model for you? Let’s talk - we’ll be honest about whether you actually need this service, or whether something else would serve you better.