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Consulting Services

vCISO & Security Leadership

Strategic security leadership without the full-time cost.

Get experienced CISO-level guidance to build, mature, and optimize your security program. From strategy to execution, board communication to incident response.

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When You Need a vCISO

A fractional CISO makes sense when you need strategic security leadership but aren't ready for a full-time executive hire.

Preparing for SOC 2 or ISO 27001

Need someone to lead your compliance program and represent security to auditors.

Raising a funding round

Investors and customers are asking about your security program and you need answers.

Growing your security team

Need guidance on hiring, structuring, and developing your security function.

Post-incident recovery

Recovering from a breach and need experienced leadership to rebuild trust.

CISO transition

Your CISO left and you need coverage while you search for a replacement.

Board-level security reporting

Need someone who can translate security risks into business language.

What You Get

Comprehensive security leadership covering strategy, operations, and communication.

Security Strategy Development
Develop a 3-year security roadmap aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance.
Board & Executive Communication
Present security posture, risks, and investments to leadership in business terms.
Security Program Management
Oversee policies, procedures, and controls across your security program.
Vendor & Third-Party Risk
Evaluate and manage security risks from vendors, partners, and integrations.
Compliance Oversight
Guide SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and other compliance initiatives.
Incident Response Leadership
Lead incident response efforts and coordinate with legal, PR, and technical teams.
Security Team Development
Hire, mentor, and develop your internal security capabilities.
Budget & Resource Planning
Optimize security spending and prioritize investments for maximum impact.

Engagement Models

Flexible options to match your needs and budget.

8-16 hours/month

Advisory

Strategic guidance and oversight for organizations with existing security staff.

  • Monthly strategy sessions
  • Board reporting
  • Policy review
  • Incident escalation
40-80 hours/month

Operational

Hands-on security leadership for organizations building their security program.

  • All Advisory features
  • Program management
  • Vendor assessments
  • Team development
Full-time (temporary)

Interim

Temporary full-time CISO coverage during transitions or urgent needs.

  • All Operational features
  • Full executive participation
  • Recruiting support
  • Transition planning

Related Services

GRC & Compliance Advisory

Broader compliance program management across SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and more.

Security Assessments

Risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and security program gap analysis.

Cloud Security Advisory

Cloud architecture review and configuration assessment for AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Linux & Server Hardening

Hands-on hardening work your vCISO can direct and oversee as part of your security program.

Phishing Simulation

Authorized campaigns your vCISO can commission to test and improve security awareness.

Ready for strategic security leadership?

Let's discuss how vCISO services can strengthen your security program.

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