Virtual CISO Services (vCISO)

A Virtual CISO is an assigned dedicated security expert that can be utilized "On-Demand", on a "Subscription" or on a Project basis". vCISO’s have years of experience in building, executing and improving cybersecurity programs for organizations that do not have the in-house expertise; or do not have sufficient resources; or have a limited budget.

Starting with a Threat Risk Assessment, a vCISO first gets an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of an organization’s security posture and current maturity level. Based on the results, the vCISO then works with executive leadership teams to understand strategic goals and objectives in order to embed and right-size a security program roadmap, based on the business’s goals and the risk assessment’s findings.

With a Cybersecurity Program roadmap in place, vCISO’s work with the organization’s to achieve the right security posture and maturity level at minimal costs to the client.

Provides best-in-class quality Virtual CISO (vCISO) Services at a fraction of the market cost with a goal to decrease your Cybersecurity costs over time. Protects your organization’s reputation; provides assurances to new prospects and existing clients; helps you win new business fast; embeds into your Product Development; enables fast time-to-market the achievement of your business goals and objectives.

Virtual CISO (vCISO) engagements are designed to decrease in cost over time as we improve our client’s cybersecurity posture and maturity to a sustainable level. Common Cybersecurity Questions Answered.

No! - That's why a vCISO Service is ideal, we cater for small businesses who are most vulnerable to cyberattacks. Our Virtual CISO Services provide enterprise-grade cybersecurity & AI Risk Management expertise without a $250K+ salary of a Full-Time CISO.

Our Virtual CISO (vCISO) engagements are designed to reduce cost over time as we improve your cybersecurity posture and maturity over-time.

Yes- Absolutely!
This is one of the key pain points for scaling SaaS companies, A Virtual CISO wins you new customers and enhances your conversion rates by providing the right responses to security questionnaires.

An AI-Native vCISO understands cyber risk management, and also understands the risks associated with the use and development of LLMs, AI tools, applicaitons and systems. An AI-Native vCISO conducts AI Risk Assessments by including ISO42001, NIST RMF and AI Regulatory requirements into the assessment scope.

Key Virtual CISO Services:
1. Security Strategy Development: The vCISO helps develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with the organization’s business goals, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.
2. Risk Assessment and Management: They assess the organization’s security posture by identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
3. Policy and Compliance Management: The vCISO ensures that the organization complies with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS). They help create and enforce security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
4. Incident Response Planning: They help develop and test incident response plans to prepare for potential cyber threats and breaches, ensuring that the organization can quickly and effectively respond to security incidents.
5. Security Awareness and Training: The vCISO promotes a security-aware culture by providing ongoing training and awareness programs for employees, helping them recognize and respond to cyber threats.
6. Third-Party Risk Management: They evaluate the security posture of third-party vendors and partners to ensure they do not introduce additional risks to the organization.
7. Security Program Oversight: The vCISO provides ongoing oversight and management of the organization’s security program, including regular monitoring, auditing, and reporting on security performance to the board or executive team.
8. Advisory Role: They act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing expert guidance on security investments, technology decisions, and risk management practices.
9. Coordination with IT Teams: The vCISO collaborates with internal IT and security teams to implement security controls, monitor threats, and address vulnerabilities.

Lower Cost Over Time
The cost of a Virtual CISO (vCISO) is 40% cheaper than a full-time CISO hire. Best-in-class quality vCISO Services at a fraction of the market cost with a goal to decrease your Cybersecurity costs over time.

Extensive Industry Knowledge and Skill
vCISOs, especially those at IRM consulting & Advisory, are highly skilled and certified experts with years of cybersecurity experience. A virtual CISO is going to be able to give the dedication and time needed for your Cybersecurity Program and enhance the internal capabilities of your employees.

Limited Turnover
The reality is, the security job market is as competitive as ever, there is a cybersecurity skills shortage. Organizations want to focus on growing their business and serving their clients. With an IRM Consulting & Advisory vCISO Service, you are equipped with a dedicated and trustworthy team with the expertise, methodologies, and resources to manage your Cybersecurity Program while you focus on growing your business.

6 Months
An experienced Virtual CISO can prepare your business for SOC2 Type II or ISO27001 Certification in 6 months at 40% less cost.

A Virtual CISO is 40% less cost than a full-time CISO. A Vitual CISO aligns Cybersecurity with your Business Strategy. A Virtual CISO does not spend time managing people, instead they focus thier time on quantifying and reducing risks to improve your cybersecurity posture and maturity

Yes, the role of a vCISO is to communicate and translate the benefits and value of a Cybersecurity Program. Board Reports are data-driven, and translated from technical risks into quantifiable financial and business metrics (KPI's and KRI's), demonstrating trending of the firms Cybersecurity Posture, Maturity and Risk tolerance.