Get Fortune 500-Level Cybersecurity Leadership On a Small Business Budget

We help growing businesses stay compliant, defend against breaches, and build trust with customers, all without the overhead of hiring in-house.

1. Comply with frameworks like HIPAA & SOC 2
2. Get a tailored cybersecurity plan for your business
3. Trusted by IT leaders and business owners alike

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A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) gives you expert cybersecurity leadership, without the cost of hiring full-time.

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Not sure where to start with cybersecurity? You’re not alone.

Most small and medium-sized businesses don’t have a dedicated cybersecurity leader, and it shows.
Responsibilities are spread across your IT team, your MSP, or ignored altogether. There’s no clear plan, no risk tracking, and no one truly accountable for keeping the business safe.

That makes you an easy target.
From phishing to ransomware, cyber threats hit small and mid-sized businesses hardest, and most don’t even realize it until it’s too late. Meanwhile, regulations are tightening and customers are demanding better data protection.

That’s where a Virtual CISO (vCISO) comes in.
You get the strategic leadership of a cybersecurity executive—without the six-figure salary. We’ll assess your risks, build your security roadmap, help you meet compliance requirements, and be there when things go wrong.

Cybersecurity Isn’t Optional. The Numbers Prove It.

Small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, and the costs of inaction are growing. These data points highlight the risks, and the proven value of expert cybersecurity leadership.

8 Reasons Businesses Trust Our vCISO Services

From cost savings to faster compliance, here’s why small and mid-sized businesses choose a Virtual CISO instead of hiring full-time.

Affordable Executive Leadership

Get C-level cybersecurity expertise without the six-figure salary. Pay only for what your business needs.

Clarity Around Your Risks

We identify your top threats, prioritise fixes, and give you a clear roadmap—no jargon, no guesswork.

Audit-Ready Compliance

Pass HIPAA, SOC 2, and other regulatory audits with less stress and fewer surprises.

Unbiased Technology Guidance

We work for you—never for a vendor—so you get recommendations that fit your business, not someone else’s quota.

No Long-Term Contracts

Scale services up or down as your needs change. Cancel anytime with 30 days’ notice.

Works With Your IT Team

We complement your internal staff or MSP, bringing strategic leadership that fills gaps—not overlaps roles.

Fast Onboarding, Real Results

Most clients see measurable improvements—like closed vulnerabilities and clearer policies—within the first 30 days.

Cybersecurity, Simplified

We translate complex security into straightforward action steps so you can focus on running your business.

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Flexible vCISO Plans, Built Around Your Needs

These plans represent typical engagement levels we offer to small and midsize businesses. Every organization is different — we’ll tailor your scope based on risk, regulatory needs, and internal resources.

Starter

$3,000/mo

~8 vCISO hours/mo

For SMB’s needing security direction

Includes:

Clear action plan based on industry frameworks (PCI, NIST, etc…)
Executive Dashboards and reports
Risk Roadmap
Kickoff call
Quarterly reviews

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Growth

$8,400 /mo

~20 vCISO hours/mo

For teams managing vendor questionnaires

Everything in Starter, plus:

Safebase portal (Foundation)
Vendor Questionnaire help
Monthly Check-ins
Basic documentation review

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Compliance

$12,000/mo

~40 vCISO hours/mo

For companies facing audits & compliance mandates

Everything in Growth, plus:

Audit prep & Documentation
Policy Authoring
SOC2 / HIPAA guidance
Regulatory coaching

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Custom

Flexible scope tailored to your environment

Optional Addons:

Incident Response
Security Training
BC/DR Planning
Pen-Test coordination
Internal Scanning

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Not sure which tier fits best? → Schedule a free consultation and we’ll build one around your goals.

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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

Let’s Secure Your Business Together

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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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Get Fortune 500-Level Cybersecurity Leadership On a Small Business Budget

Trusted technologies we use to protect our clients

Not sure where to start with cybersecurity? You’re not alone.

Cybersecurity Isn’t Optional. The Numbers Prove It.

60% of small businesses close within 6 months of a cyberattack

88% of breaches involve the use of stolen credentials

Security AI & Automation reduces breach costs by $2.22m

43% of cyberattacks target small businesses