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Our Cybersecurity & AI Governance Pricing

Virtual CISO services typically cost a fraction of a full-time CISO, around 30 to 40 percent of the cost, delivered as fixed monthly plans you can scale up or down.

  • 30 to 40 percent of a full-time CISO
  • Fixed monthly plans
  • Scale up or down

How much does a Virtual CISO (vCISO) cost?

Virtual CISO (vCISO) services typically cost a fraction of a full-time CISO, who in North America commands roughly 250,000 to 450,000 dollars per year plus benefits and equity. IRM Consulting & Advisory delivers senior security leadership as a fixed monthly plan starting at 2,000 dollars per month, usually around 30 to 40 percent of a full-time hire, so you get enterprise-grade cybersecurity and AI governance at a predictable, scalable cost.

Competitive Cybersecurity & AI Governance Pricing to Scale your Business

We align our Virtual (vCISO) Services with your business growth stages. Whether you're just starting or expanding rapidly, we have Cybersecurity & AI Governance pricing tailored to every stage of your Business Growth.

IRM Consulting & Advisory offers Flexible, Scalable, and Cost-effective Cybersecurity & AI Governance Packages to Protect your Digital Assets while you scale your business.

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Cybersecurity & AI Governance

Our Pricing Tiers

Flexible packages that grow with you — from foundational protection to fully managed compliance.

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Crawling

Pre-Seed

Tailored packages for foundational Cybersecurity & AI Governance services to securely grow small and emerging businesses.

From$2,000/ month

Service Type

  • On-Demand Subscription
  • Monthly Subscription
  • Cyber or AI Governance Sprint Package

Service Scope

  • Ad-hoc Cyber or AI Governance Consulting
  • 15 – 20 Hours / Month
  • Small Cyber or AI Governance Sprint
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Walking

Seed

Expanded Cybersecurity & AI Governance services to support businesses as they scale their operations.

From$4,500/ month

Service Type

  • On-Demand Subscription
  • Monthly Subscription
  • Cyber or AI Governance Sprint Package

Service Scope

  • Intermediate Cyber or AI Governance Program
  • 20 – 40 Hours / Month
  • Cyber or AI Governance Sprint < 6 Months
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Bundled Packages

Bundles

Pre-packaged Starter, Accelerator and Resilience bundles for rapid risk reduction and compliance.

From$4,950/ month

Bundle Package Type

  • Cyber & AI — Starter Bundle
  • Cyber & AI — Accelerator Bundle
  • Cyber & AI — Resilience Bundle
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Not sure which tier fits? Book a free consultation and we'll tailor a plan to you.

Virtual CISO ROI Calculator

See How Much You Can Save with a Virtual CISO vs. Hiring a Full-Time CISO

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Monthly Budget

$5,000/month

Annual Budget

$60,000

Annual Virtual CISO Cost

$48,000

Annual Savings vs Full-Time CISO

$190,000

ROI

317%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about vCISO Pricing

A Virtual CISO typically costs a fraction of a full-time CISO, who in North America commands roughly 250,000 to 450,000 dollars per year plus benefits and equity. IRM's vCISO engagements are offered as fixed monthly plans so you get senior security leadership at a predictable cost, usually around 30 to 40 percent of a full-time hire, and scale the plan up or down as your needs change.

IRM offers tiered monthly vCISO plans plus on-demand and sprint options. Lighter plans suit startups and SMBs that need governance, policy, and compliance oversight, while higher tiers add deeper hands-on program execution, certification readiness, and board reporting. Each plan is a fixed monthly fee with a defined scope and dedicated hours, so there are no surprise hourly bills.

Yes. A vCISO gives you the same strategic security leadership as a full-time CISO at roughly 30 to 40 percent of the cost, because you pay only for the capacity you need and avoid salary, benefits, recruiting, and equity. For most SaaS companies, startups, and SMBs, a vCISO delivers enterprise-grade security maturity well before a full-time hire would be justified.

A vCISO plan generally includes security strategy and roadmap, risk assessment and management, policy and compliance oversight (SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, CMMC, and more), incident response planning, security questionnaire support, third-party risk management, and board-ready reporting, all delivered by a certified security executive for a fixed monthly fee.

Yes. vCISO engagements are designed to flex with your business. You can start with a focused plan, scale up during a certification push or fundraising round, and scale back to steady-state oversight afterward. The goal is to right-size security spend and reduce cost over time as your program matures.
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