vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer)
Senior cyber security leadership, without the cost or commitment of a full-time employee.
Many organisations are doing ‘some’ cyber security, but lack:
- Clear ownership at leadership level.
- A structured plan to improve over time.
- Confidence around risk, compliance and decision-making.
This often leads to:
- Reactive security.
- Gaps in governance.
- Pressure during audits, incidents or growth.
If your organisation needs clearer direction on cyber risks, governance, or compliance, but doesn’t have a dedicated Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), our vCISO service gives you the expertise to move forward with confidence.
What is a vCISO?
Our vCISO service provides senior-level cyber security leadership tailored to your organisation. We work alongside your team to:
- Set direction.
- Prioritise risks.
- Strengthen governance.
- Support decision-making.
Who is this service for?
- Organisations without a dedicated CISO or security lead.
- Teams preparing for audits, certifications or growth.
- Businesses needing strategic oversight alongside technical delivery.
- Organisations looking to improve cyber maturity in a structured way.
- Teams that want flexible, ongoing support.
What vCISO clients receive
Our team of experts can help you with a range of requirements:
1. Security Programme & Governance
Cyber security strategy and roadmap development.
Maturity assessments.
Security architecture guidance.
Cloud security posture advice.
2. Risk Management
Risk assessment.
Threat Modelling.
Gap analysis.
Vulnerability management strategy.
Compliance and regulatory guidance.
3. Policies & Documentation
ISMS development and maintenance.
Security policy creation and updates.
Contract and RFP security reviews.
4. Incident Response & Continuity
Incident response planning and oversight.
Crisis management support.
Business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
Leadership support during incidents.
Liaison with ICO and law enforcement.
5. Security Awareness & Culture
Staff training programmes.
Threat intelligence briefings.
Building a security-aware culture.
6. Governance & Executive Reporting
Board-level reporting.
KPI and metrics development.
Translating cyber risk into business terms.