C-Level Security Leadership, On Demand
Get seasoned CISO expertise without the full-time cost. Strategic security leadership tailored to your business objectives, compliance needs, and growth stage.
What a vCISO Does for You
Strategic security leadership across all domains
Strategic Security Leadership
C-level security expertise without the full-time executive salary—fractional CISO tailored to your growth stage
Security Program Development
Build comprehensive security frameworks from policy creation to incident response planning
Risk Management Oversight
Continuous risk assessment, threat modeling, and prioritized remediation roadmaps
Compliance & Audit Guidance
Navigate SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and industry-specific regulatory requirements
Vendor & Third-Party Risk
Security questionnaire management, vendor assessments, and supply chain risk analysis
Board & Executive Reporting
Translate technical risks into business language for stakeholder communication
How vCISO Engagement Works
From initial assessment to ongoing strategic guidance
Initial Security Posture Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of current security controls, gaps, and risk exposure
Strategic Roadmap Development
Craft multi-year security strategy aligned with business objectives and budget constraints
Program Implementation
Hands-on guidance deploying policies, controls, and security awareness initiatives
Ongoing Advisory & Oversight
Monthly strategic sessions, incident response support, and continuous program maturity
Measurement & Reporting
Quarterly security metrics reporting to leadership and board of directors
Comprehensive Service Coverage
All the functions of a full-time CISO, on your schedule
Common Use Cases
Pre-Series A Startups
Build security foundations before your first enterprise customer security review
SOC 2 / ISO 27001 Pursuit
Navigate compliance certification with expert guidance from scoping to audit
Post-Breach Recovery
Rebuild security program with lessons learned and incident response improvements
The vCISO Advantage
Full-Time CISO
- • $200K-350K annual salary
- • 3-6 month hiring process
- • Single perspective
- • Limited network access
- • Overhead & benefits costs
PlaidNox vCISO
- • Fraction of full-time cost
- • Immediate availability
- • Multi-industry expertise
- • Access to full security team
- • Flexible scaling options
Ready for Strategic Security Leadership?
Schedule a complimentary security posture assessment with our vCISO team