vCISO Services
Fractional Chief Information Security Officer engagement covering strategic oversight, board reporting, and program governance at a fraction of full-time cost.
Understanding This Service
What It Is
A fractional Chief Information Security Officer engagement providing strategic oversight, board reporting, and program governance, at a fraction of the cost of a full-time executive hire.
Who It's For
Organizations that need security leadership but aren't ready for a full-time CISO, or companies in transition between security leaders who can't afford a governance gap.
When It's Needed
When growth or compliance pressure demands executive security leadership, during a gap between full-time CISO hires, or as an ongoing alternative to building that role in-house.
Why Clients Request This Service
No Dedicated Security Leadership
Full-Time CISO Cost Constraints
Board & Governance Obligations
Stalled Security Strategy
Scope of Testing
Scope is tailored per engagement, but most retainers draw from the following.
Strategic Oversight
Ongoing leadership of your security strategy and program direction.
Board & Executive Reporting
Direct reporting and presentations to leadership and the board.
Program Governance
Oversight of policies, controls, and overall program maturity.
Roadmap Management
Ongoing prioritization and adjustment of your security roadmap.
Reporting
Recurring status updates tracking program progress over time.
How We Run This Engagement
Onboarding
Understanding your business, current program, and governance structure.
Assessment
Reviewing existing posture, gaps, and strategic priorities.
Strategy & Roadmap
Setting direction and prioritizing initiatives based on risk and resources.
Execution Oversight
Ongoing leadership guiding internal teams and vendors through delivery.
Monthly Review
Recurring check-ins to track progress and adjust priorities.
What You Walk Away With
Security Strategy
A clear strategic direction aligned to business priorities and risk.
Board Reporting Materials
Presentation-ready materials for direct delivery to leadership and the board.
Program Roadmap
An actively managed roadmap reflecting current priorities.
Policy & Governance Oversight
Ongoing review and refinement of policies and governance structure.
Vendor & Tooling Guidance
Recommendations on security tooling and vendor relationships.
Monthly Status Reports
Regular updates tracking program progress and open priorities.
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