Virtual CISO Services (vCISO)

Build and Run Your Entire Cybersecurity Program with our vCISO Services

Virtual CISO Services to build, execute and manage your Cybersecurity, Risk and Compliance Programs.

Why you need a Virtual CISO (vCISO)?

Delivering tailored Fortune 500-level Virtual CISO services that ensure robust security frameworks and compliance for SaaS businesses at a fraction of the cost of an in-house team or full-time CISO. We specialize in transforming small and medium-sized SaaS & AaaS businesses into cyber-resilient organizations.

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We provide the relevant Cybersecurity Services and Programs for your business needs

Build Trust with your Prospects & Clients

Our Virtual CISO (vCISO) service is designed to provide and make available first-class security expertise to your organization On-Demand or through Subscription. We provide you with business strategic guidance on all aspects of Cybersecurity, Risk Management and Compliance to build trust, win new clients and reduce Cyber Insurance costs.

We develop and implement sustainable Cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps tailored to your business objectives, technology stack and applicable regulatory or privacy requirements.

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Virtual CISO Services

We build and run comprehensive cybersecurity strategies aligned with business objectives. We provide strategic guidance on cybersecurity program improvements and initiatives. We implement Risk Management practices and methodologies and conduct thorough business and technology risk assessments. We provide Board Reporting on cybersecurity threats, risks and mitigation strategies.

AI Risk Assessment

We provide AI Risk Assessment services for your AI-powered apps and Agentic Workflows to identify and mitigate bias in AI decision-making, data privacy and security concerns; ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards; consider ethical considerations in AI deployment and manage operational risks associated with your automated workflows to reduce potential disruptions.

Certification Readiness & Advisory

Gain a competitive advantage by achieving one or many industry standard certifications such as SOC2, ISO27001, CMMC, CSA and more. Build stronger trust in your customers, partners and build trust with new prospects with certifications. We plan and build your roadmap to prepare you for certification. We hold your hand and work side-by-side with you throughout the journey.

Threat Risk Assessments

We offer a comprehensive Cybersecurity Threat Risk Assessment designed to discover and assess potential threats, risks to your critical information and technology assets and potential impact to your organization if not mitigated. Our methodology helps develop a Risk Register Report that informs you about the direction, prioritization and investments needed for your Cybersecurity Program.

Control Framework & Gap Assessment

We develop Control Frameworks and perform Gap assessments against industry standard frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO27001, SOC2, CMMC, PCI-DSS and more. This includes Control Gap Assessments against regulatory, health and privacy requirements such as HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and specific country, state and local regulations. We’ll take a look at the breadth and depth of your organizations.

Policy Development & Deployment

Developing Cybersecurity Policies and Procedures documentation is the foundation for every Cybersecurity Program. We develop and help you implement Policies and Procedures based on industry standards that are aligned to your business objectives and practical to protect your critical assets effectively, operating and control environment.

Third-Party Risk Management

Our Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) service focuses on safeguarding your business from risks posed by external vendors, suppliers, and partners. These services include conducting comprehensive third-party cybersecurity risk assessments before onboarding and using advanced tools to evaluate their cybersecurity posture, policies, and compliance status.

Managed Governance, Risk & Compliance

Identifying, managing and mitigating risks through control implementation, continuous monitoring and reporting of controls can be daunting for employees. Our Managed Services make all this easy for you on one Platform that is fully managed for you. Improve your efficiency, reduce time and effort required.

The value of vCISO services 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.

Our typical vCISO engagements are designed to decrease in cost over time as we improve our client’s cybersecurity posture and maturity to a sustainable level.

A Virtual CISO (vCISO) is an assigned dedicated security expert that can be utilized on a pay-as-you-go basis or utilized at a fixed set of hours each month. 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.

A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) is a cybersecurity professional who provides strategic guidance and oversight for an organization’s information security program on a flexible, part-time, or outsourced basis.

The role is designed to offer the expertise and leadership of a traditional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) without the cost and commitment of hiring a full-time executive.

Virtual CISO’s are not full-time employees. Think of a Virtual CISO as a utility, you can utilize a Virtual CISO Service on a pay-as-you-go basis, meaning that the service is always available and you just utilize our Services as and when needed. Or you can choose to utilize a variable or fixed set of Virtual CISO Services hours per month.

At IRM Consulting & Advisory, we are flexible, adaptable and can right-size our Services to meet your specific needs.

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
We are a boutique firm that provides 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.