vCISO / Virtual Security Function

Executive-level cybersecurity leadership, strategy, and risk management without the cost of hiring a full-time Chief Information Security Officer.

Starting Price From ₹50,000/month
Typical Timeline Ongoing monthly
For Growing companies needing strategic direction
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The Problem

Growing businesses face the same compliance requirements and cyber threats as large enterprises, but rarely have the budget to hire an experienced, full-time CISO.

Without strategic leadership, cybersecurity becomes a series of reactive, disconnected technical tasks rather than a cohesive program aligned with business objectives. This leads to wasted budget, failed customer security audits, and unmanaged risk.

Who It's For

  • Organisations that need a security leader to guide the IT team and report to the Board.
  • Companies preparing for major compliance audits (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC2) requiring executive sponsorship.
  • Startups needing to build a security program from scratch to satisfy investors or enterprise clients.
  • Businesses looking to mature their security posture systematically over time.

What's Included

A vCISO engagement provides fractional access to experienced security leadership. Scope and involvement determine final pricing.

  • Security Strategy & Roadmap: Developing a prioritized plan aligned with your business goals and budget.
  • Policies & Governance: Creating and enforcing information security policies.
  • Board & Management Reporting: Translating technical cyber risks into business terms for executives.
  • Compliance Coordination: Guiding the organisation through audit preparation and compliance requirements.
  • Vendor Security Reviews: Evaluating the security of your third-party suppliers.
  • Security Programme Management: Overseeing internal IT or external MSPs to ensure security tasks are executed.

Final scope is based on the required hours per month and the complexity of your environment.

What You Receive

  • A dedicated virtual CISO as your strategic advisor.
  • Regular steering committee meetings and board reports.
  • A documented, actionable security roadmap.
  • A maturing security program that enables sales and reduces risk.

Why This Matters

A vCISO transforms cybersecurity from an IT headache into a managed business function. By providing strategic direction, a vCISO ensures your security investments are effective, your compliance requirements are met, and your executive team can confidently answer questions about cyber risk.

FAQs

How is pricing calculated?
Pricing is based on a monthly retainer, determined by the anticipated number of hours or specific deliverables required each month.
Does a vCISO actually fix the technical issues?
A vCISO provides leadership and direction. While they guide the strategy, the actual hands-on technical remediation is typically performed by your IT team, an MSP, or our Security Remediation engineers.

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