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Experienced security leadership on demand. Our Virtual CISO service provides strategic security direction, policy development, board-level reporting, and compliance guidance — all at a fraction of the cost of a full-time CISO.
Virtual CISO Services?
Virtual CISO (vCISO) services provide organizations with experienced security leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive hire. A vCISO serves as your organization's security leader, developing strategy, managing risk, guiding compliance, and communicating with your board and stakeholders.
This is ideal for organizations that need strategic security direction but may not have the budget or need for a full-time CISO. Our vCISOs bring decades of experience across multiple industries and can hit the ground running to elevate your security posture.
Our Process
A structured, comprehensive approach tailored to your specific needs and requirements.
Security Posture Assessment
Current State Review
Comprehensive assessment of your existing security program, policies, controls, and organizational maturity.
Risk Landscape Analysis
Identifying your most significant risks based on threat intelligence, industry context, and business operations.
Compliance Gap Review
Evaluating current compliance posture against applicable regulations and frameworks.
Strategy & Roadmap
Security Strategy Development
Creating a multi-year security strategy aligned with business objectives and risk appetite.
Budget Planning
Developing security budget recommendations with ROI justification for leadership and board approval.
Vendor & Tool Strategy
Evaluating and recommending security technologies and services to support the security roadmap.
Policy & Program Development
Policy Framework
Developing comprehensive security policies, standards, and procedures tailored to your organization.
Incident Response Planning
Creating and testing incident response plans, playbooks, and communication procedures.
Security Awareness
Designing and overseeing security awareness training programs for all employees.
Ongoing Oversight & Reporting
Board & Executive Reporting
Regular security briefings for leadership with risk dashboards, metrics, and strategic updates.
Program Management
Ongoing oversight of security initiatives, vendor relationships, and team performance.
Threat Intelligence
Monitoring emerging threats relevant to your industry and adjusting security strategy accordingly.
Why Choose 8kSec?
CISO-Level Experience
Our vCISOs have served as security leaders at Fortune 500 companies and bring decades of hands-on experience.
Immediate Impact
No ramp-up time. Our vCISOs bring established frameworks, templates, and best practices from day one.
Cost Efficient
Get executive-level security leadership at 30-50% of the cost of a full-time CISO with benefits.
Board Communication
Experienced in translating technical security concepts into business language for board and executive audiences.
Flexible Engagement
Scale from a few hours per week to full-time coverage based on your changing needs.
Multi-Industry Expertise
Cross-sector experience in finance, healthcare, tech, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure.
How Much Does vCISO Services Cost?
Pricing depends on engagement level, hours per week, and scope of responsibilities.
Get a Tailored QuoteHours Per Week
Part-time (8-16 hrs/week), half-time, or near full-time engagement models
Scope of Responsibilities
Strategy-only advisory vs. full program management and team oversight
Compliance Requirements
Additional effort for audit preparation, compliance documentation, and regulatory reporting
Team Size
Whether the vCISO is managing internal security staff or acting as the sole security resource
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Security Leadership Today
Expert security leadership without the overhead. Our vCISOs bring immediate value and strategic direction to your security program.