Expert Cybersecurity Leadership On-Demand

Revolutionize your security posture with Inventive HQ’s Virtual CISO (vCISO) services. Gain strategic oversight and proactive risk management tailored to your needs.

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Why Choose Inventive HQ’s vCISO Services?

Expert Leadership on Demand

Access C-suite level cybersecurity expertise without the full-time costs

Regulatory Compliance

Stay ahead of complex standards like GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC2 and more.

Proactive Risk Management

Identify threats before they impact your business operations.

With Inventive HQ, you’ll have access to seasoned security professionals who help you navigate today’s complex threat landscape.

Trusted Expertise Backed by Industry Certifications and Proven Methodologies

Certifications & Expertise

Mention years of experience or tools you specialize in, such as CrowdStrike Complete and Falcon SOAR.

Proven Frameworks

Showcase the methodologies you follow, such as NIST, ISO 27001, or the CIS Controls, to assure customers of a structured, professional approach

Industry Partnerships

If you have partnerships or leverage leading tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, SIEM solutions), highlight them to demonstrate alignment with top-tier technologies.

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Your Security Challenges, Solved

Limited in-house expertise?

We fill the gap

Struggling to meet compliance?

We’ll get you audit-ready.

Uncertain about threats?

Gain clarity and control with tailored risk assessments.

Save on full-time executive hiring costs while benefiting from world-class security leadership

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Why you need a Virtual CISO

For businesses without an internal, specialized cybersecurity leader, hiring a virtual chief information officer is a no-brainer. If you want to think strategically about your information security policies, processes, and practices, virtual CISO consulting services are essential. Additionally, a vCISO will offer a practical road map for keeping you safe.

Your virtual CISO team will thoroughly examine your company’s present information security practices, learn about it from the ground up, and develop solutions specifically for your needs. Additionally, the fact that your virtual CISO team will be ready to go at any time in the case of a threat or breach detection is what makes virtual CISO advisory services so successful.

Additionally, you can anticipate that all of these advantages will materialize more quickly and affordably with an AI-assisted vCISO. vCISOs can gather, examine, and operationalize data at speeds and sizes that are above the capabilities of many conventional vCISOs thanks to AI and ML techniques. Automate security governance by making the most of your own data and the threat intelligence that is accessible.

How Your Security Program Will Be Improved With A Virtual CISO

Security Awareness Training

Data Classification

Security Architecture Design & Policy Development

Vender Risk Management

Security Frameworks (CIS, ISO, NIST, HIPAA)

Information Risk Reviews & Risk Management

Compliance Readiness (PCI, HIPAA, CMMC, SOC)

Vulnerability Management Monitoring

Data Loss Prevention Planning

Security Program Design

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is A Virtual CISO?

A virtual Chief Information Security Officer, also called a virtual CISO or vCISO, is an executive level security professional hired to guide the planning, development, implementation, and on going maintenance of a cyber security program. Virtual CISOs are often contracted or hired on a part-time basis to lead security projects as needed.

What does a Virtual CISO do?

A virtual CISO assists with an organization’s security program. This can include:

1. Security strategy planning and management
2. Information security policy creation
3. Incident preparation and response
4. Audits, security assessments, and penetration tests

Virtual CISO responsibilities will vary depending on the security needs of the organization, so they will work with you to determine precisely what vCISO services they should provide.

Why should we consider vCISO services over hiring a full-time CISO?

Your vCISO will collaborate closely with your internal IT and security teams, providing strategic direction and security best practices. Our cybersecurity management platform will be used to collaborate and keep everyone on track.

How does the vCISO integrate with our existing team?

How much does a vCISO cost?

The exact cost of a vCISO will vary depending on the individual or team contracted and the needs of the organization. But typically starts around $30k per year. This is a fraction of the cost of hiring a full time CISO, which can easily cost $300k-$400k/year.

What are the benefits of vCISO vs CISO?

While a CISO is a full-type employee who is dedicated to managing information security, there are many benefits to relying on a vCISO instead:
Cost – Contracting a vCISO costs less than hiring a CISO, which makes virtual CISO services more accessible to smaller organizations that may have lower budgets.
Independent experts – A vCISO harnesses diverse experiences to add to their expertise, and they are independently responsible for maintaining and advancing their knowledge.
On-demand availability – Finding the right full-time CISO can be a long process and, once hired, they must be retained year-round. But a vCISO can work from anywhere and provide services when needed.
Automation – Using AI and ML, vCISOs can streamline cybersecurity operations by harnessing and processing data at scale and configuring scans and other best practices to happen at frequent, regular intervals automatically—all without human supervision.

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