Top reasons to use Virtual CISO Services
Cost-effective
Hiring a full-time cybersecurity expert can be expensive, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. A virtual CISO provides expertise and support at a fraction of the cost. This makes it a more budget-friendly option for businesses looking to enhance their cybersecurity posture.
Flexibility
vCISOs offer flexible engagement models that can be adapted to meet the changing needs of your organization. This allows businesses to receive the level of support they require without having to make a long-term commitment or hire additional staff.
Expertise
vCISOs bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the table. They stay current with the latest cyber threats and industry-standard security controls and have the technical know-how to implement effective security programs. This ensures that businesses receive the highest level of cybersecurity support and protection.
Virtual CISO Pricing: Subscriptions
CUSTOMIZABLE
Virtual CISO Subscription Plans
Compliance Focus
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Planned & Tracked
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Requirements Driven
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Audit Ready
Enterprise Security
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Security Risk Based
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Enterprise Standardization
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Coordinated Security Practices
Metrics-Driven
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Quantitative Understanding
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Detailed Metrics
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Performance Forecasting
Subscription Benefits
Predictable Costs
Focus on Results
Simplified Billing
Consistent Service
Frequently asked Questions about vCISO Services
What services are included in each subscription tier?
- Conducting a gap analysis to identify the compliance requirements and the current state of the controls
- Developing and documenting policies and procedures for the required controls
- Assigning and training roles and responsibilities for implementing and maintaining the controls
- Defining and reporting metrics for monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of the controls
- Providing guidance and support on complying with relevant laws, regulations, standards, and best practices
Enterprise Security: This tier suits clients who want to standardize and optimize their security and privacy controls across the enterprise and integrate them into their business processes, systems, and projects. The services we provide in this tier include:
- Conducting a maturity assessment to evaluate the current level of standardization and optimization of the controls
- Developing and implementing a roadmap for achieving enterprise-wide standardization and optimization of the controls
- Integrating and aligning the controls with the strategic objectives and risk appetite of the organization
- Implementing and improving continuous processes for auditing, reviewing, assessing, and testing the controls
- Providing support and advice on managing and remediating security and privacy incidents and breaches
- Conducting a benchmarking analysis to compare the performance of the controls with industry peers and best practices
- Developing and implementing a plan for adopting emerging technologies, methodologies, and frameworks for security and privacy
- Demonstrating the value proposition and competitive advantage of the security and privacy controls to stakeholders and customers
- Providing thought leadership and advocacy on security and privacy issues and trends
- Influencing the development of standards and regulations for security and privacy
Can a custom tier be developed with services from different levels?
Note: Our pre-packaged tiers are inspired by Secure Controls Framework’s™ (SCF) Security & Privacy Capability Maturity Model (SP-CMM).
SCF SP-CMM:
https://securecontrolsframework.com/capability-maturity-model
License Link:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/legalcode
I don't need a subscription or vCISO pricing. Do you offer project work options?
What are some project examples performed outside subscriptions?
Table Top Exercises: Conducting simulated cybersecurity incidents or crisis scenarios to evaluate your organization's response capabilities and identify areas for improvement.
Maturity Assessments: Assessing the maturity of your organization's cybersecurity practices, processes, and controls to identify gaps, prioritize risk mitigation efforts, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Insider Threat Program Development: Designing and implementing a comprehensive insider threat program to detect, prevent, and mitigate risks posed by employees, contractors, or other individuals with access to your organization's sensitive information and systems.
Ransomware Preparedness and Response: Helping your organization to develop and implement a proactive strategy to prevent and respond to ransomware attacks, including employee training, incident response planning, and data backup and recovery solutions.
Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing: Identifying potential weaknesses in your organization's systems, networks, and applications through vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to reduce the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.
Phishing Simulation and Awareness Training: Specifically designed to help your organization assess and improve your employees' ability to recognize and respond to phishing attacks. This standalone service aims to minimize the risk of security breaches resulting from phishing and other social engineering tactics.
Incident Response Planning: Developing and implementing a robust incident response plan to ensure your organization can quickly and effectively respond to security incidents and minimize potential damage and downtime.
Compliance Audits and Gap Analysis: Evaluating your organization's compliance with relevant industry regulations, standards, and best practices, such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, or NIST frameworks, and providing recommendations to address identified gaps and risks.
Data Privacy Program Development: Creating and implementing a comprehensive data privacy program that aligns with applicable privacy regulations and helps protect your organization's sensitive information while ensuring compliance.
Third-Party Risk Assessments: Evaluating the cybersecurity posture of your vendors, partners, or other third parties to manage potential risks and ensure that they meet your organization's security and compliance requirements.