Virtual CISO

What is a Virtual CISO (vCISO)?

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What is a Virtual CISO?

Affordable Part-Time / On-Demand Cybersecurity Professionals

A Virtual CISO (vCISO) offers on-demand, high-level security expertise to strengthen your organization’s Information Security, Risk Management, and Compliance programs. For many businesses, the expense of hiring a full-time CISO, Risk, Compliance, or Privacy Officer can be a barrier. CSS’s vCISO services provide cost-effective, flexible solutions to achieve your security objectives without the high costs of a traditional Information Security program.

Our vCISO professionals bring years of experience working with some of the largest organizations in the U.S., making them well-equipped to understand your unique challenges and guide you through evolving risks. Throughout the year, our vCISO team partners closely with you to help secure your organization, meet compliance standards, and support your long-term success.

Let CSS’s Virtual CISO services deliver the expertise, support, and leadership needed to protect your business and drive your security strategy forward.

Experts that Help you Meet Compliance and Risk Objectives

Navigating the vast landscape of compliance and risk requirements is a significant challenge for many organizations, often placing heavy demands on IT teams and other departments. A Virtual CISO (vCISO) from CSS provides the expertise and structure to streamline these efforts, utilizing a proven methodology applied across hundreds of companies. Our vCISO service establishes a clear framework tailored to help you meet and maintain compliance objectives.

Whether your organization is pursuing ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI, HIPAA, GLBA, FERPA, CMMC, NIST CSF, or any other regulatory frameworks, CSS brings the expertise to keep your programs on track. Our vCISO team focuses on reducing workloads for your teams while effectively minimizing organizational risk. Let CSS handle the complexities of compliance, so you can focus on what you do best. Discover how our vCISO services can drive security and compliance success for your organization.

Startup vCISO Package

Perfect for startups and small businesses establishing foundational security

Our Startup vCISO Package offers essential cybersecurity support to help you build a secure foundation as you grow. Designed to identify key risks and set up essential defenses, this package covers the basics to get you started on the right track.

  • Monthly perimeter vulnerability scans to catch high-risk issues.
  • Access to expert guidance on secure configurations and best practices.
  • Basic incident response framework to prepare for cyber incidents.
  • Initial risk assessment to identify critical security needs.
  • Essential compliance support for your industry’s core requirements.
  • Essential policy creation.
  • Essential risk and compliance support.

Start secure! Contact us to see how our Startup vCISO Package can help you build a solid cybersecurity foundation.

Growth vCISO Package

Ideal for growing businesses ready to elevate security and compliance

As your business scales, so do your security needs. Our Growth vCISO Package is tailored to help you manage risk proactively, meet evolving compliance requirements, and stay secure as you expand. This package offers a step up in security oversight and resilience planning.

Includes all Startup Package features, plus:

  • Enhanced monthly threat analysis and vulnerability management with quarterly compliance objectives.
  • Strategic security guidance to support secure architecture and business expansion.
  • Quarterly compliance assessments aligned with standards like SOC 2, PCI, and HIPAA.
  • Regular risk monitoring with bi-annual assessments.
  • Comprehensive business continuity planning with annual review exercises.
  • Incident Response Tabletop (TTX) Exercises
  • Security Awareness Training Program

Grow with confidence! Reach out to learn how the Growth vCISO Package can help your business scale securely.

Advanced vCISO Package

Comprehensive security and compliance leadership for established organizations

For larger businesses or high-risk industries, the Advanced vCISO Package provides top-level security management and proactive compliance oversight. This package is designed for organizations needing robust protection, complex regulatory support, and advanced continuity planning.

Includes all Growth Package features, plus:

  • Continuous vulnerability management with annual penetration testing.
  • Ongoing access to high-level security guidance for both technical and strategic needs.
  • Comprehensive GRC solution integration and quarterly reporting for executive stakeholders.
  • Vendor Risk Management Program Development and Monitoring
  • Annual risk assessments with in-depth remediation planning.
  • Ongoing risk management monitoring.
  • Comprehensive and tailored policies.
  • Advanced continuity testing and executive-level training to ensure organizational resilience.
  • Enterprise security awareness training tailored to your industry and requirements.
  • Board Presentations 
  • Cybersecurity Strategic Planning
  • Internal Audit and Control Reviews
  • Gap Assessments and Reporting
  • And more… 

Stay ahead of threats! Contact us to discuss how the Advanced vCISO Package can provide the leadership and protection your organization requires.

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