A full-time CISO costs $250,000+ per year. Most small and mid-size businesses can't justify that, but you still need someone accountable for your security. That's where we come in.
Your cyber insurance application is getting harder every year. Compliance requirements keep growing. You've got a firewall and antivirus, but no defined security program, no clear ownership, and no tested plan for when something goes wrong.
A virtual CISO gives you the expertise and guidance to address all of that, without adding a six-figure salary to your payroll.
We build your security program from the ground up. Risk assessments, gap analysis, roadmap prioritization, and ongoing program management tailored to your business and budget.
HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, cyber insurance requirements. We track your controls, write your policies, and keep you audit-ready year-round.
Acceptable use, incident response, data classification, vendor management, access control. We build your complete security policy library and keep it current.
Quarterly security awareness training and simulated phishing campaigns. Your people are your biggest risk. We make them your first line of defense instead.
We build your incident response plan, run tabletop exercises with your team, and provide guidance when security events occur. You'll know exactly what to do before something goes wrong.
When you need a penetration test, we scope it, manage it, and track remediation. Penetration tests are purchased separately; vCISO clients receive preferred pricing from our OSCP and PNPT-certified team.
A plain-English security report every month. What we found, what we fixed, what's next. Plus a live call to walk through it with your team.
Evaluating a new vendor? Renewing cyber insurance? Need to answer a security questionnaire? We handle it so you don't have to guess.
No hourly billing. No surprise invoices. One monthly retainer for your full security program.
Retainer covers all governance and program deliverables listed above. Security tools, external audits, and penetration tests are separate. vCISO clients receive preferred pricing.
Up to 50 employees
Everything included. Policies, training, compliance guidance, monthly calls.
Get Started50 to 250 employees
Expanded scope. Board reporting, vendor management program, extended advisory hours.
Get Started250+ employees
Tailored engagement. Dedicated hours, multi-site coverage, advanced compliance frameworks.
Contact UsAll plans include a 12-month agreement. No setup fees. Cancel with 30 days notice after the initial term.
Full-time CISO
$250,000+
per year, plus benefits
Zio vCISO
$36,000
per year, full program included
Same expertise. Same accountability. 85% less cost.
We serve as your outsourced head of cybersecurity. We manage your security program, write policies, handle compliance, and train your staff. Think of us as your security department on retainer.
A consultant comes in, does a project, and leaves. We stay. We know your environment, your people, and your risk profile. When a security question comes up, you have someone who already knows your systems.
Probably, and we can help with that. As a vCISO client, you get preferred rates on penetration testing from a team that already knows your environment. We'll advise you on when and what type of testing makes sense for your business.
Your IT team runs the systems. We build and lead the security program: risk management, governance, policies, and readiness. Security is a specialized discipline and most IT teams don't have the bandwidth or training to manage a full security program alongside their daily responsibilities.
Most clients spend about one hour per month in the strategy review. During onboarding, plan for a few additional working sessions as we complete the baseline assessment and build your roadmap and policies.
Yes. We help you complete insurance applications accurately and assemble evidence for required controls. Premium impact depends on your carrier and current posture, but improved controls and documentation often lead to better terms at renewal.
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll review your current security posture and show you exactly what a vCISO engagement would look like for your business.
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