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Virtual CISO & Security Consulting

On-demand security leadership delivering 70% cost savings vs full-time CISO

Overview

Get strategic security leadership without the cost of a full-time CISO. Our Virtual CISO service provides experienced security executives on a fractional basis—from 20 hours per month to fully embedded—at 70% less cost than a full-time hire. We deliver board reporting, strategic planning, vendor risk management, security architecture reviews, and security awareness training that reduces successful phishing by 89% within 6 months.

Key Benefits

70% cost savings vs full-time CISO
Immediate access to seasoned security leadership
Board-ready security reporting and presentations
89% reduction in phishing through training programs
30-40% savings on security technology procurement
Objective third-party perspective on security posture

What We Offer

Virtual CISO Services

On-demand security leadership providing board reporting, strategic planning, vendor risk management, and security program development. Available in fractional (20 hrs/month) or embedded models.

Security Architecture Review

Evaluation of existing security design against zero-trust principles, defense-in-depth, and regulatory requirements. Delivers architecture heat maps, maturity scoring, and 3-year roadmap.

Security Awareness Training

Comprehensive employee training program with phishing simulations, interactive modules, and gamified learning. Tracks progress and reduces successful phishing attacks by 89% within 6 months.

M&A Security Due Diligence

Cybersecurity assessment during mergers and acquisitions. Includes technology integration risk, code review, compliance gap analysis, and go/no-go recommendations with post-merger plans.

Security Technology Selection

Vendor evaluation using 200-point assessment matrix, proof-of-concept coordination, and procurement negotiation. Typical savings of 30-40% through strategic sourcing.

Security Control Validation

Automated testing of implemented controls using breach-and-attack simulation (BAS) platforms. Validates detective and preventive controls quarterly with effectiveness metrics.

Our Process

1

Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of current security program maturity.

2

Strategy

Develop security strategy aligned with business objectives and risk appetite.

3

Roadmap

Create prioritized multi-year security improvement roadmap.

4

Execution

Guide implementation of security initiatives and projects.

5

Governance

Establish security governance, metrics, and reporting.

6

Continuous

Ongoing advisory, board reporting, and program optimization.

Use Cases

Growing companies needing security leadership without full-time costOrganizations preparing for SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certificationBoards requiring regular security updates and oversightCompanies making significant technology investmentsEnterprises undergoing digital transformation

Technologies

Security ScorecardBitSightKnowBe4SafeBreachAttackIQNIST CSFISO 27001

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Pricing

Monthly retainer

₹75,000/month (20 hours)

Fully embedded vCISO available at ₹2,50,000/month

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