[Services]
Virtual / Fractional CISO Services
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From building a program to meeting compliance, filling leadership gaps, or providing ongoing guidance, CISOLVE delivers cybersecurity leadership solutions to meet your needs.
[OUR SERVICES]
Affordable, Experienced CISO Expertise
vCISO
Our affordable Virtual CISO services give your organization access to seasoned security expertise, strategic risk management, and compliance guidance—delivered flexibly, at a fraction of the cost of a full-time CISO. Whether you’re a growing business or a public agency, we help you strengthen defenses, meet regulatory requirements, and build a long-term security roadmap—without straining your budget.”
We help you
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Drive Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, CJIS, PCI DSS, or FedRAMP -
Develop Long and Short-Term Roadmaps
Whether you are looking to address immediate needs, or a long-term roadmap to develop a comprehensive program -
Strengthen Cyber Defenses
Whether meeting complex requirements or simply meeting requirements to have a leader in charge of cybersecurity -
Implement a "Secure-by-Design" Culture
Foster a culture of security-by-design where employees understand their role in protecting data
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Deliver Clear Risk Visibility and Prioritized Remediation
Ensure compliance with frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, CJIS, PCI DSS, or FedRAMP -
Provide Strong Incident Response Planning & Leadership
Whether you are looking to address immediate needs, or a long-term roadmap to develop a comprehensive program -
Align Cybersecurity Strategy with Business Goals
Whether meeting complex requirements or simply meeting requirements to have a leader in charge of cybersecurity -
Accelerate Program Maturity
Foster a culture of security-by-design where employees understand their role in protecting data
PROJECT
COMPLETED
YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
HAPPY
CLIENTS
AWARD
WINING
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn how Cisolve’s Virtual and Fractional CISOs provide scalable, cost-effective security leadership and program oversight to keep your organization secure and compliant.
When is the best time to hire a vCISO?
- Engaging a vCISO or Fractional CISO helps bridge leadership gaps, maintain momentum, and ensure security oversight during a transition in Cybersecurity leadership
- When in need of experienced leadership during mergers, audits, or compliance pushes (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF)
- When you organization is in need of strong, experienced leadership over the entire program or one its sub-programs
- When you are not sure where to begin when buidling or rebuilding a Cybersecurity program from scratch
- When experiencing difficulty with regulatory compliance and / or audits
Why should I hire a vCISO instead of a Full-Time Traditional CISO
- A full-time CISO can cost $250K–$400K+ annually, plus benefits, bonuses, and overhead.
- You gain battle-tested strategies from professionals who have stood up programs across SLED, SaaS, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing environments.
- vCISOs are operational on Day 1—no long onboarding or hiring delays
- A vCISO provides executive presence and reporting that satisfies board governance, insurance, and regulatory expectations, showing that cyber risk is managed by qualified leadership
Virtual CISO (vCISO) vs. Fractional CISO – What’s the Difference?
- Although the terms Virtual CISO and Fractional CISO are often used interchangeably, there are subtle differences in delivery model, engagement scope, and focus. Both roles provide executive-level cybersecurity leadership, but they differ in how and when services are delivered.
- A Virtual CISO is a remote, on-demand cybersecurity executive who delivers strategic guidance, governance, and program oversight as a service.
- A Fractional CISO serves as a part-time embedded executive, working as part of your leadership team on a regular cadence (e.g., one or two days per week).
Can a vCISO transition into a full-time role later?
- Yes. Many organizations use vCISOs to bridge leadership gaps or build a foundation before hiring a permanent executive. The vCISO can help recruit, onboard, and transition responsibilities smoothly when you’re ready for a full-time CISO.
Can a vCISO work with my existing IT or security team?
- Absolutely. vCISOs integrate with your existing teams while becoming extensions of your leadership team like any other team member
What types of organizations typically benefit from a vCISO?
- Small to mid-sized businesses without a full-time security executive
- Organizations undergoing leadership transitions between CISOs or leadership of a Cybersecurity program
- Public sector and SLED entities needing expert, experienced advisory leadership and governance
- Startups who need to scale Cybersecurity and rapidly mature their Cybersecurity program to meet customer or investor demands
Will a vCISO help during audits, assessments, or Cybersecurity incidents?
- Yes. A vCISO provides hands-on leadership during: External and internal audits, Real-world incident response and tabletop exercise, Audit, Insurance and compliance reviews
How much time will the vCISO or Fractional CISO spend with my organization?
- Yes. A vCISO provides hands-on leadership during: External and internal audits, Real-world incident response and tabletop exercise, Audit, Insurance and compliance reviews
[getting Started]
Four Steps to Get Started
vCISO
To get started in either creating a new cybersecurity program or augmenting an existing one, Cisolve will assess your business, develop a tailored cybersecurity strategy, and work alongside your existing IT or security team to execute the plan with precision.
Step 1: Assess
Assess state of the cybersecurity program
Step 2: Identify
Identify how cybersecurity integrates with IT operations
Step 3: Plan
Develop a strategic plan to prioritze and address gaps
Step 4: Execute
Execute the strategic plan, providing regular updates
Pricing Plan
Our Pricing Models
Essential
(Per Engagement Rate)
Address a project or short-term engagement or set of issues with a definitive start and end to the engagement
Pros: Fixed cost, designed to meet a one-time need
Cons: Lack of continuity and program integration
- Certification Preparation
- Framework Compliance
- Program Assessment
- Interim CISO
Integrator
(Monthly Rate)
Most Recommended! The vCISO becomes a virtual integrated leader and member in your organization
Pros: Fixed cost, designed to meet a one-time need
Cons: Lack of continuity and program integration
- Virtual CISO (Remote)
- Fractional CISO (Onsite)
- Hybrid CISO (Virtual + Onsite)
- "Security-by-Design" Culture
Advisory
(Hourly Rate)
Best service! Address a long and short-term issues. vCISO becomes a virtual member of your organization
Pros: Fixed cost, designed to meet a one-time need
Cons: Lack of continuity and program integration
- Planning Solution
- 3D Visualization
- 10 Construction Drawings
- Selection Materials
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