Senior expert without the full hire
Experienced CISO (10+ years) available to your company in a predictable subscription — no recruitment and no full-time overhead.
vCISO — strategic CISO for companies in subscription model
Outsourcing Chief Information Security Officer competencies for 50–500 person companies. Constant contact with a dedicated vCISO, strategic cybersecurity map, risk management, compliance (NIS2, GDPR, ISO). Lighter than a full CISO salary, deeper than one-off consulting.
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No strategic cybersecurity partner
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Security decisions made without expertise
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No contact with auditors and compliance
Customer problem
Full-time CISO is an investment most 50–500 person companies can't afford
A full-time CISO means a high monthly salary plus benefits and a long recruitment process (specialists are scarce). Most 50–500 person companies can't justify it — and leadership still needs a strategic security partner, not just technical consultants.
vCISO is the answer. Dedicated expert available for several dozen hours each month in a subscription. Does what a full-time CISO does: strategic cybersecurity map, risk management, compliance, leadership reporting, auditor contact — at a meaningfully lighter cost model than a full-time hire.
Why it matters
No strategic cybersecurity partner
Security decisions made without expertise
No contact with auditors and compliance
Reactive incident management (after the fact)
Leadership doesn't know how company stands in cybersecurity
What we deliver
What we deliver in subscription
vCISO isn't project consulting. It's a continuous strategic CISO function in your company — in subscription.
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Dedicated vCISO
One person responsible for your company. Senior expert with 10+ years experience. Available 20–40h monthly (depending on package).
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Strategic cybersecurity map
Annual cybersecurity strategy: priorities, projects, budget, KPIs. Updated quarterly. Leadership approval.
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Risk management
Asset inventory, risk analysis, risk mitigation plan. Updated for business changes or after incidents.
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Compliance (NIS2, GDPR, ISO 27001)
Ongoing compliance care. Responding to new regulations. Contact with external auditors and CSIRT. Documentation always current.
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Leadership reporting
Monthly report for leadership: cybersecurity KPIs, incidents, project status, risks. Quarterly board presentation.
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Operational support
vCISO available for IT team for strategic decisions (purchases, projects, policies). Consultation for every significant incident.
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Incident response
In case of incident vCISO is leadership partner. Contact with CSIRT, media, customers. Post-incident analysis and prevention plan.
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Annual internal audit
Once yearly full internal cybersecurity audit. Leadership report with recommendations for next year.
Technology stack
Areas where vCISO supports
vCISO has experience with full enterprise cybersecurity stack.
Microsoft Defender (XDR, Sentinel)Microsoft Entra ID (IAM, MFA)Microsoft Purview (DLP, labels)SIEM / SOC outsourcingBackup and Disaster RecoveryPhishing simulation, security awarenessExternal audits (ISO 27001, NIS2)
Your solution
Typical vCISO scenarios
50–500 person company without own CISO
Mid-sized company that can't afford full-time CISO but needs strategic cybersecurity partner. vCISO 20h monthly.
Company during NIS2 rollout
Company must meet NIS2 but has no own expert. vCISO leads rollout project and stays for compliance maintenance.
Startup / scaleup with sensitive data
Fast-growing company (e.g. fintech, medtech) with sensitive data. vCISO builds cybersecurity strategy from scratch.
Capital group without group CISO
Capital group with many entities. vCISO coordinates cybersecurity at group level. Cheaper than group CISO salary.
Solution fit
Sprawdźmy, które elementy rozwiązania najszybciej ograniczą pracę manualną i uporządkują procesy w Twojej organizacji.
Impact and metrics
Effects of vCISO collaboration
Clients we work as vCISO for report similar effects after first 3–6 months.
1/5
of cost vs full-time CISO
20–40h
monthly of dedicated expert
100%
compliance with regulations
0
risk of no CISO at incident
Business benefits of vCISO subscription
Strategic leadership partner
vCISO sits on leadership team, advises strategic decisions. Not just technical execution — strategic perspective.
Full continuity
vCISO isn't project with end. Stays for years, knows company, history, people. Expertise continuity.
Who this is for
Who this is for
50–500 person companies without own CISO
Organizations for whom CISO salary is too much, but need strategic security partner.
NIS2 entities
Companies covered by NIS2 requiring ongoing compliance care and reporting.
Startups / scaleups with sensitive data
Fast-growing companies in industries with sensitive data (fintech, medtech, healthtech).
Capital groups without group CISO
Groups with multiple entities needing group-level cybersecurity coordination.
Implementation process
vCISO collaboration startup process
We implement the solution in a structured model that clarifies project stages, integration with the current environment and further development across the organization.
Stage01
Discovery and needs mapping (1 week)
Conversations with leadership, directors, IT. Mapping current cybersecurity state. Defining vCISO scope.
Stage02
Dedicated vCISO selection (1 week)
Matching expert to industry and company needs. Introduction meeting with leadership. Acceptance.
Stage03
vCISO onboarding (2 weeks)
vCISO learns company, people, systems. Initial risk analysis. First 3 months collaboration map.
Stage04
Cybersecurity strategy (1 month)
Full strategy: priorities, projects, budget, KPIs. Leadership approval. Operational plan.
Stage05
Ongoing collaboration
vCISO in subscription, 20–40h monthly. Monthly reports, quarterly presentations. Ongoing operational support.
Stage 1 of 5
Current cybersecurity state audit
vCISO package recommendation
Meeting with dedicated expert
FAQ
FAQ about vCISO
What subscription tiers do you offer for vCISO?
We work in three variants: vCISO Lite (~10h per month), vCISO Standard (~25h per month, the most common choice) and vCISO Premium (~40h per month). We recommend the right tier — how many hours and which areas to cover — after the first call with leadership.
Will vCISO replace full-time CISO?
For 50–500 person companies — yes, fully. For larger (500+) — vCISO as support for CISO position. For largest enterprises — CISO position is essential.
Does vCISO handle incidents?
Yes. vCISO available at incidents (outside standard hours if needed). Coordinates response, CSIRT contact and communication.
How does hour billing work?
Subscription defines monthly hour pool. Unused hours roll over to next month (up to 3 months). Additional hours available on request.
Can I change vCISO if not a fit?
Yes. First 30 days is trial period. If vCISO doesn't fit company — we change without cost. Goal: long-term collaboration with matched expert.
What about confidentiality?
vCISO signs NDA with company. Access to company data under your IT's control. Privacy policy and client separation policy (vCISO doesn't know about other companies they serve).
What contracts do you offer?
Standardly 12-month. Shorter (3–6 months) possible for projects (e.g. NIS2 rollout). 1-month notice termination.
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vCISO (Virtual CISO) — what to know
vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer) is a model of outsourcing strategic cybersecurity leadership competencies. For 50–500 person companies that can't justify a full-time CISO, vCISO provides access to a senior expert in a predictable subscription.
Good vCISO isn't project consulting. It's a continuous function: dedicated expert available 20–40h monthly, cybersecurity strategy, risk management, compliance (NIS2, GDPR, ISO), leadership reporting, operational support, incident response. Continuity — knows the company, people, history.
vCISO delivers the biggest impact in 50–500 person companies without their own CISO, in NIS2-covered organizations, in fast-growing startups/scaleups with sensitive data, and in capital groups. A strategic leadership partner at a cost model meaningfully lighter than a full-time CISO hire.