Virtual CISO (vCISO) Services

Ongoing, strategic partnership providing comprehensive security leadership to build security programs that accelerate growth, ensure compliance, and trust.

Executive-Level Security Expertise: Bridging the Gap in Today's Threat Landscape

Organizations of all sizes are confronted with a complex and increasingly dangerous array of cybersecurity threats. From sophisticated nation-state actors to opportunistic cybercriminals, the need for strategic, executive-level leadership in cybersecurity has never been more urgent.

However, finding and retaining top-tier security expertise at the executive level is both challenging and costly. In major markets like New York City, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) can command salaries ranging from $250,000 to $300,000 annually.

This steep cost presents a tough dilemma for many organizations: should they invest in a full-time CISO or risk leaving their cybersecurity strategy to chance and face the potentially devastating consequences of a breach?

The Numbers That Matter

Organizations with dedicated security leadership experience 35% lower breach costs
(IBM Security Report 2023)

Average full-time CISO salary: $232,000-$300,000 (Robert Half 2024)

Organizations take 277 days on average to identify and contain a breach without proper security leadership
(IBM Security Report 2023)

AegisCrest Solutions

Comprehensive Services Provided

Development & Maintenance of Security Strategy & Roadmap
Risk Assessment & Management (Identify, prioritize, treat risks)
Policy & Procedure Development/Refinement (Tailored, practical policies)
Compliance Management (Guidance for SOC 2, ISO 27001, NYDFS 500, GDPR etc.)
Security Architecture Review & Guidance
Vendor Security Risk Management Program
Security Awareness Program Oversight
Incident Response Planning & Leadership (Plan development, tabletop exercises)
Board & Investor Reporting
Security Questionnaire Support
Regular Strategy Meetings (Bi-Weekly/Monthly calls, Quarterly Strategic Review)

Customize your experience with our structured service plans, thoughtfully designed to address the most common needs. Explore the details below to find the perfect fit for your requirements.

Fundamental Solution

Assessment & Roadmap

Develop Security Strategy & Roadmap (6-12 months)
Identification and Prioritization of Business-Critical Risks
Guidance on Foundational Policy & Procedure Development
Strategic Oversight for ONE Primary Compliance Objective
- SOC 2 Type 1 preparation guidance
Vendor Security Risk Management Program Framework
Security Awareness Program Guidance
Incident Response Plan Framework Guidance
Quarterly Strategic Check-in Meetings
Annual Executive Security Briefing (Focused on key risks & roadmap progress)

Growth Solution

Implementation and Real-Time Oversight

Refinement & Expansion of Security Strategy & Roadmap (12-18 months)
Comprehensive Risk Assessment & Prioritized Risk Register Oversight
Development & Refinement of a Broader Policy & Procedure Suite
Strategic Oversight for ONE Primary OR TWO Intersecting Compliance Objectives
- SOC 2 Type 2 readiness guidance
- OR SOC 2 + ISO 27001 alignment guidance
- OR NYDFS/HIPAA guidance
Development of a Structured Vendor Security Risk Management Program
Enhanced Security Awareness Program Guidance & Reporting
Development & Tabletop Exercise Guidance for Incident Response Plan
Guidance on Security Architecture Review & Cloud Security Posture
Monthly Strategic Check-in Meetings
Quarterly Strategic Planning & Executive Security Briefings
Support for Key Security Questionnaire Responses (Guidance & Review)
Integrated guidance for cross-departmental teams (Ops, Sales, Legal)

Strategic Solution

Top Tier Service from Beginning to End

Integrated & Continuously Refined Security Strategy (18-24 month roadmap)
Advanced Risk Management Program (Threat modeling, Risk assessment)
Leadership on Comprehensive Policy & Procedure across the organization
Strategic Oversight for MULTIPLE Complex Compliance Frameworks
- SOC 2, ISO 27001, plus NYDFS Part 500, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA guidance as applicable to the business model.
Leadership on Security Architecture Strategy & Review for Complex Environments
Leadership & Oversight of the Full Vendor Security Risk Management Lifecycle
Oversight of Advanced Security Awareness & Training Programs
Leadership on Incident Response Program Development, Exercises, and Post-Incident Review Guidance
Development & Presentation of Board-Level & Investor Security Reporting
Proactive Threat Intelligence Briefings relevant to the niche
Leadership on Security Aspects of M&A Due Diligence (Acquiring or being acquired)
Bi-Weekly Strategic Check-in Meetings
Monthly Strategic Reviews & Deep Dives
Support Critical Security Questionnaire Responses & Client Security Reviews

Get in Touch

Book your consultation today to explore customized solutions designed to meet your unique needs. Let us help you achieve your goals with expert guidance and tailored strategies suitable for your organization.

info@aegiscrest.com