vCISO Services

Most small businesses don’t need a full-time Chief Information Security Officer.

But they do need someone thinking about security at a strategic level.

That’s where a vCISO comes in.

I work alongside your existing IT provider to help you understand risk, prioritize what matters, and make better cybersecurity decisions over time.

How This Works

This isn’t a one-time project.

It’s an ongoing partnership focused on improving your security posture in a practical, sustainable way.

  • We identify your biggest risks
  • We prioritize what actually matters
  • We build a simple, manageable security program
  • We improve things over time

Service Tiers

🟢 Advisor (Starter)

Best for small businesses that need guidance but not heavy involvement.

  • Up to 4 hours per month
  • Security questions & advisory support
  • High-level risk discussions
  • Vendor and tool guidance
  • Email / call support

Good fit if:

  • You have an MSP handling IT
  • You want a second opinion before making decisions
  • You’re just starting to think about cybersecurity

🔵 vCISO (Growth)

A structured, ongoing security program with regular involvement.

  • Up to 10 hours per month
  • Risk register development & tracking
  • Vulnerability prioritization guidance
  • Policy and process development
  • Quarterly security reviews
  • Vendor and tool evaluation
  • Incident guidance (as needed)

Good fit if:

  • You have 10–200 employees
  • You handle sensitive data (customer, financial, etc.)
  • You need a clear, ongoing security strategy

🔴 Security Program (Mature)

Deeper engagement for businesses that want a more complete security program.

  • Up to 20 hours per month
  • Full security program oversight
  • Risk management & reporting
  • Compliance alignment (NIST, SOC 2, etc.)
  • Incident response planning & coordination
  • Security roadmap development
  • Regular executive-level guidance

Good fit if:

  • You have compliance requirements
  • You’re preparing for audits or cyber insurance reviews
  • Security is becoming business-critical

What This Is (and Isn’t)

✔ This augments your existing IT provider
✔ This helps you make better decisions
✔ This focuses on business risk—not just tools

✖ This is not a helpdesk
✖ This is not replacing your MSP
✖ This is not selling you software

Not Sure Where You Fit?

That’s normal.

Most businesses don’t know what level they need yet.

👉 Start here
or
👉 Schedule a conversation

We’ll figure it out together.