Executive Security Leadership

Who it’s for

Small and mid-sized organizations that need strategic security leadership and ongoing governance but cannot justify or afford a full-time Chief Information Security Officer. Ideal for healthcare providers, community-based organizations, and growth-stage companies that want a dedicated security advisor without the cost of an executive hire.

Pain points we address

• No one internally owns security strategy, policy, or vendor risk
• Board or leadership asking for a security roadmap and accountability
• Compliance and audit prep feel ad hoc without a steady advisor
• Need for security awareness and culture without a full-time CISO

Scope

Ongoing virtual CISO engagement tailored to your size and needs. Typically includes: security strategy and roadmap development; policy and procedure development or refresh; oversight of risk assessments and remediation; guidance on vendor and third-party risk; and coordination with leadership for reporting and governance. Retainers can include a set number of hours per month, defined deliverables, or project-based milestones. Security awareness training for staff can be included or added as a separate engagement.

Exclusions

vCISO engagement does not include hands-on system administration, penetration testing, or 24/7 incident response. We advise and direct; implementation of technical controls may be performed by your team or other vendors. Legal or regulatory counsel is outside our scope. Exact boundaries (e.g., after-hours availability, incident escalation) are defined in the engagement agreement.

Deliverables

• Security strategy and roadmap aligned to your risk and compliance goals
• Policies and procedures (or updates) tailored to your environment and framework (e.g., NIST, HIPAA)
• Regular status and risk reporting for leadership or board
• Ongoing advisory: incident guidance, vendor reviews, and compliance support as agreed
• Optional: security awareness training program and materials