Virtual CISO (vCISO)

Get Instant Cyber Expertise — Without a Full-Time Hire

Affordable, scalable security leadership for small and midsize businesses. Strategy, risk management, policy, compliance, budgeting, and technology guidance—delivered by seasoned security leaders.

  • Strategy & Roadmaps
  • Risk & Compliance
  • Policy & Governance
  • Budget & Metrics
  • Tooling & Oversight

Why a Virtual CISO Matters

A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer brings executive-level security expertise—without the cost of a full-time hire. You get unbiased guidance, practical strategy, and rapid response that scales with your business and evolving threats.

  1. Top-Tier Security Expertise

    Executive-level security leadership tailored to your environment and risk profile—minus the full-time salary.

  2. Scalable Consultancy

    Engagement flexes with your growth and obligations—get the right level of guidance at the right time.

  3. Objective Insights

    External perspective free from internal bias—clear recommendations tied to business outcomes.

  4. Flexible, Rapid Response

    Fast policy, control, and vendor decisions; quick pivots as threats and regulations change.

The Reality of Cyber Threats

Compliance, data classification, and risk management aren’t buzzwords—they’re operational realities. Breaches stall revenue, damage trust, and trigger costly investigations. A vCISO gives you a plan, ownership, and measurable progress.

  • Reduced risk
  • Audit-ready
  • Clear ownership
  • Executive visibility

What Your vCISO Delivers

Strategy Development

Security vision, roadmap, and program design that align to your business objectives and risk tolerance.

Risk Management

Identify, evaluate, and report information-security risks; prioritize remediation and track closure.

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Policy & Procedures

Create and maintain policies, standards, and runbooks so controls are consistent and auditable.

Compliance Guidance

Navigate HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO/IEC 27001, FTC Safeguards, and more.

Budget & Metrics

Align spend to risk reduction, define KPIs/KRIs, and communicate progress to leadership and the board.

Security Tech Selection

Evaluate tools, oversee deployment, and ensure the stack is right-sized and integrated.

Serving Hampton Roads, Virginia

Chesapeake • Hampton • Newport News • Norfolk • Portsmouth • Suffolk • Virginia Beach

vCISO FAQ

How quickly can a vCISO start?

Discovery starts immediately. Expect an initial 30-60-day plan covering risks, policies, and quick wins.

Do we need to change our security tools?

Not always. We can optimize your current stack or recommend a streamlined, cost-effective baseline.

Can you support audits and questionnaires?

Yes—evidence gathering, policy mapping, vendor risk, and board-level reporting are standard.

Ready to put leadership around your security?

Get a practical roadmap, executive reporting, and measurable risk reduction.