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Security Leadership
Virtual CISO (vCISO)
Professional security leadership without the costs of a full-time CISO. Our experienced vCISOs provide strategic guidance, compliance expertise and operational security management tailored to your organization.
Cost-Effective
A full-time CISO costs €150K+ per year. Our vCISO service offers the same expertise for a fraction of the cost.
Experienced Expertise
Direct access to senior security professionals with experience at large organizations and diverse sectors.
Flexible
Scale up or down as needed. From a few hours per month to multiple days per week.
Strategic & Operational
From boardroom presentations to hands-on incident response - your vCISO does it all.
What Does a vCISO Do?
Complete CISO responsibilities, flexibly fulfilled
Strategy & Governance
- Security strategy and roadmap development
- Security policies and procedures
- Risk management framework
- Board and management reporting
- Security budget planning
Compliance & Audits
- NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR compliance
- Audit preparation and guidance
- Third party risk management
- Vendor security assessments
- Compliance monitoring
Operational
- Security team management
- Incident response coordination
- Security awareness program
- Vulnerability management
- Security architecture review
Stakeholder Management
- Board and C-level advisory
- Security culture development
- Regulator communication
- Vendor management
- Security metrics and KPIs
vCISO Packages
Choose the level that fits your organization
vCISO Light
8 hours/month
Strategic advice and oversight for smaller organizations
€1,600/month
- Monthly strategic meeting
- Security roadmap and advice
- Policy review and updates
- Incident escalation support
- Quarterly management reporting
Ideal for: SMB 25-100 employees
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vCISO Standard
16 hours/month
Complete CISO function for medium-sized organizations
€2,800/month
- Everything from Light, plus:
- Compliance management (NIS2, ISO)
- Vendor risk assessments
- Security awareness program
- Monthly board reporting
- Audit preparation
Ideal for: Organizations 100-500 employees
ContactvCISO Premium
32+ hours/month
Dedicated security leadership
€4,800/month
- Everything from Standard, plus:
- Dedicated vCISO
- Security team management
- Strategic projects
- On-site presence
- Immediately available for incidents
- Regulator communication
Ideal for: Organizations 500+ or high compliance requirements
ContactFull-time CISO vs vCISO
Compare the options
Aspect
Full-time CISO
vCISO
Annual costs
€150K - €250K
€20K - €60K
Availability
Full-time
Flexible on demand
Experience
One person
Team of experts
Objectivity
Internal politics
Independent advice
Risk
Departure = gap
Continuity guaranteed
Scalability
Fixed
Scale up/down possible
Ready for Professional Security Leadership?
Schedule an introduction call and discover how a vCISO can help your organization.
Schedule IntroductionFrequently Asked Questions
Answers to questions about vCISO
What is a vCISO?+
A Virtual CISO (vCISO) is an experienced security executive who fills the role of Chief Information Security Officer for your organization on a part-time basis.
When is a vCISO useful?+
When you need the expertise of a CISO but cannot or do not want to fill a full-time position, or as a temporary solution.
How much time does a vCISO spend?+
This varies from 1-2 days per week to a few days per month, depending on your needs and maturity level.
What does a vCISO do?+
Strategy development, security roadmaps, risk management, compliance guidance, stakeholder management, and security team coaching.
What does a vCISO cost?+
Prices start from 2,500 euros per month for a basic engagement, up to 10,000+ euros for more intensive support.
How quickly can a vCISO start?+
Usually within 2 weeks after agreement, after a short onboarding period.
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