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Our virtual CISO service gives you expert guidance to shape strategy, manage risk, and lead your cybersecurity function — without the cost of a full-time hire.

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vCISO

Strategic cybersecurity leadership without the overhead

A virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) provides hands-on strategic support to help uplift your organisation’s security posture. Acting as a senior advisor, your vCISO can lead security uplift programmes, work with vendors and stakeholders, and help your leadership team make sound, risk-informed decisions. They also serve as an escalation point for critical security concerns, delivering expert guidance when you need it most.

Our vCISO engagements are designed to give you continuity and confidence. Whether it’s reviewing your current strategy, aligning to frameworks, or supporting board-level reporting, our team delivers pragmatic advice backed by real-world experience.

Expert security leadership without the full-time cost
Strategic guidance to uplift cyber maturity and align with frameworks
Support for board reporting, audits and stakeholder assurance

Service detail

What to expect from our vCISO engagements

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Security leadership that scales with you

Tailored to your business and risk profile

Every engagement starts with a clear understanding of your environment, goals and risk appetite. From there, your vCISO works as part of your extended leadership team – helping you prioritise actions, manage cyber risk and support security-led decision making. Whether short-term advisory or long-term partnership, we provide continuity, insight and results.

Flexible engagement models: project-based or ongoing support
Roadmap development and strategic alignment
Guidance through audits, frameworks and compliance

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Our delivery process

What we can provide

We work with each client to define the scope of our virtual CISO engagement. Most commonly, we provide consistent, senior-level guidance to help you uplift security maturity, manage risk and meet governance obligations with confidence.

Ongoing strategic guidance

We provide ongoing support across your security programme, offering regular reporting and assessment

Security planning and programme design

We support the development of security uplift plans aligned to your business goals.

Leadership integration and executive support

Our vCISOs provide a trusted escalation path for senior stakeholders and executives, offering expert guidance during critical decisions.

Benefits

Why work with us

From strategic guidance to technical execution, we support your team at every stage of the journey. Our vCISO services are built to provide clear direction and reduce risk.

One partner, full coverage

We provide integrated support across governance, risk, architecture and response.

Practical security leadership

Our vCISO service delivers expert advice tailored to your risk profile and environment.

Trusted advisor

We don’t just advise and disappear. Our consultants stay engaged, providing regular updates, board-ready insights and assurance.

What comes next

Expand your security coverage

We don’t just advise and disappear. Our consultants stay engaged, providing regular updates, board-ready insights and assurance that your security programme is progressing with purpose.

Extend coverage with policy development, board reporting and roadmap planning
Leverage deep expertise across security frameworks and industry standards
Engage long-term support for audits, procurement, or major projects

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Executive and Board Security Governance Training

We train executives and boards on their cybersecurity oversight role — focusing on risk framing, accountability, and key governance responsibilities.

Instructor Led ISO27001 Training

This instructor-led course equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to become certified to lead, plan, and conduct ISO 27001 audits.

Frequently asked questions

From risk assessment to rapid response - we’re with you every step of the way.

What is a virtual CISO and how does it work?

A virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) provides expert cybersecurity leadership on demand. Instead of hiring a full-time executive, you can engage an experienced advisor to support strategy, risk management and security operations as needed.

When should an organisation consider a vCISO?

A vCISO is ideal when your business needs senior security guidance but doesn't require or can't justify a full-time CISO. It's also valuable during periods of growth, compliance preparation or while hiring a permanent executive.

What does a vCISO typically do?

A vCISO can lead or support cyber risk assessments, policy development, incident response planning, board reporting and supplier assurance. They help align your security program to business goals and improve your overall posture.

Is a vCISO suitable for regulated industries?

Yes. Our vCISO service includes experience with ISO 27001, Essential Eight, PCI DSS and other frameworks relevant to government, finance, education and health. We help ensure compliance without unnecessary complexity.

How is a vCISO engagement delivered?

Our vCISO engagements are flexible and tailored to your needs. Services can be provided remotely or on-site, with regular check-ins, reporting, and collaboration with your internal teams, board or service providers.