Virtual CISO Services
Get senior security leadership without the full-time cost.
Starting at $3,500/month • Scale your security leadership as you grow
Get Your Virtual CISOThe Problem We Solve
Security without strategy
You're buying tools and implementing fixes without strategic direction. Security becomes reactive firefighting. Start with our security assessment to build a roadmap.
Board communication gap
Technical teams speak CVEs. Boards want business impact. Without translation, security never gets investment.
Compliance complexity
Multiple frameworks, changing regulations. Without ongoing management, compliance becomes a costly scramble. Validate with penetration testing before audits.
How We Help
What we do
We provide executive security leadership, strategic planning, and board communication without the $400K+ cost. Our vCISO services are part of our broader advisory model, focused on strategic guidance rather than hands-on implementation.
How we do it
Our virtual CISOs work directly with your team, providing ongoing guidance, vendor management, and compliance oversight.
What you get
Monthly security reviews, board-ready reports, strategic roadmap updates, and on-demand security leadership.
Choose Your Leadership Level
From strategic guidance to full security program management. 70% less than full-time CISO. Compare all options.
Essentials
$3,500/month
10 hours/month
$1M-$3M
10-30 employees
Strategic security guidance for growing companies
- Monthly security strategy call (2 hours)
- Quarterly board report
- Policy template library access
- Email/Slack support (48hr response)
- Incident response planning guidance
- 1 vendor security review per quarter
Professional
$6,500/month
20 hours/month
$3M-$7M
30-75 employees
Proactive security management with compliance support
- Everything in Essentials PLUS:
- Bi-weekly strategy calls
- Monthly security metrics dashboard
- Annual compliance roadmap
- 4 vendor assessments per year
- Audit preparation support
Enterprise
$10,000/month
40 hours/month
$7M+
75+ employees
Full-service vCISO with comprehensive security program
- Everything in Professional PLUS:
- Weekly strategy calls
- Monthly security reviews
- Vendor risk assessment program
- Compliance program management
- Incident response retainer
- 12 vendor assessments per year
Hours Per Tier
What Clients Say
"NonaSec has been the kind of collaborative partnership that allowed us to strategically leverage expertise across incident analysis, threat hunting, vulnerability assessments, and compliance documentation. A true strategic partner at every step."
- Director of Security, Media Technology Company
Common Questions About Virtual CISO Services
A Virtual CISO provides strategic security leadership including developing security policies, managing compliance programs, presenting to boards, and guiding security investments. You get C-level expertise without the $300K+ full-time salary.
We offer three tiers: Essentials (10 hours/month, $3,500), Professional (20 hours/month, $6,500), and Enterprise (40 hours/month, $10,000). Hours include strategic planning, team meetings, board presentations, compliance oversight, and on-demand consultation. Additional hours are available as needed.
No, a Virtual CISO complements your existing team by providing strategic leadership and expertise. They guide your IT staff, establish security programs, and handle executive-level responsibilities while your team manages day-to-day operations.
Companies with 50-500 employees typically benefit most. You're large enough to need strategic security leadership but not ready for a full-time CISO. We also serve larger companies needing specialized expertise or interim coverage.
Most Virtual CISO engagements begin within 1-2 weeks. We start with a security program assessment, then immediately begin addressing your most critical needs. There's no lengthy onboarding - we hit the ground running.
Yes, Virtual CISOs guide clients through HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other compliance certifications. We develop policies, implement controls, prepare for audits, and serve as your liaison with auditors.
Our Virtual CISO services are month-to-month after an initial 3-month commitment. Most clients engage us for 12-24 months to establish mature security programs, then scale back to advisory-only support.
Get Security Leadership Today
Senior security leadership without the full-time cost. Month-to-month flexibility with no long-term commitments.
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