How does a vCISO work?

A vCISO is a cybersecurity expert who provides strategic and tactical guidance to organizations on how to protect their information and systems from cyber threats. Typical services include:

• Developing and implementing a cybersecurity strategy
• Conducting risk assessments and audits
• Providing guidance on compliance with cybersecurity regulations
• Advising on incident response and crisis management
• Training and awareness programs for employees
• Guidance on purchasing and implementing cybersecurity technologies

By hiring a vCISO, organizations access seasoned expertise without a full-time headcount—ideal for smaller teams or those without an in-house CISO.

Which organizations benefit most?

• Limited resources: When a full-time CISO isn’t feasible.
• Skills gap: Hard-to-hire security leadership and specialty skills.
• Changing threats: Fast-moving risks demand up-to-date expertise.
• Compliance pressure: Regulated sectors (e.g., healthcare, finance) need specific controls and evidence.

Key benefits

• Cost-effective expertise without long-term FTE cost
• Strategic alignment of security with business goals
• Tailored roadmaps to your industry, risks, and budget
• Risk management that prioritizes highest-impact gaps
• Team enablement through coaching and process uplift
• Regulatory compliance planning and execution