Security leadership · vCISO
vCISO / Virtual CISO
You need board-level security leadership, but not a full-time CISO. A vCISO brings that expertise on a fractional basis: strategy, compliance and risk governance, scaled to your real stakes.
The right level of security, without hiring a CISO
Customers demand security evidence, investors question your governance, regulation tightens (NIS2, AI Act). But hiring an experienced full-time CISO is costly, slow and often oversized at this stage.
A vCISO — a fractional, outsourced CISO — answers exactly that need: senior expertise that takes ownership of security leadership, for a few days a month, with a lasting commitment.
Concretely, you get a clear view of your risks, a prioritised roadmap, a credible counterpart for your customers and auditors, and execution that actually moves — without the inertia of a hire.
How we work with you
A flexible, accountable engagement, scaled to your size and deadlines.
Assessment and strategy
Assessing your security maturity, identifying priority risks and defining a strategy and roadmap aligned with your business objectives.
Compliance leadership
Running your ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIS2 or ISO 42001 efforts: scoping, audit preparation and interface with certifiers and customers.
Governance and risk management
Setting up governance bodies, risk register, policies and metrics, with regular reporting to management and the board.
Customer and incident response
Handling security questionnaires, supporting customer reviews and an incident-management framework to respond calmly when it matters.
What you get
- A prioritised security strategy and roadmap
- Effective leadership of your certifications and compliance
- A risk register and active governance bodies
- Solid answers to customer questionnaires and audits
- Clear security reporting for management and investors
- A senior counterpart available over time
Who is it for?
- Software vendors who must structure security to sell upmarket
- Banks, fintechs and regulated organisations looking for a CISO with sector experience
- Scale-ups raising funds or growing fast
- Companies aiming for ISO 27001, SOC 2 or NIS2 / AI Act compliance
- Leaders who want credible security leadership without a full-time role
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is a vCISO?
A vCISO (virtual CISO) is an outsourced CISO who takes responsibility for your organisation’s security leadership on a fractional basis, typically a few days a month, under a recurring engagement.
How much time per month should I plan?
It depends on your stakes: from a few days a month to hold course and drive compliance, to a more intense pace during certification or incident phases. The format adjusts.
Is it suitable for an SME or a scale-up?
Yes, that is precisely the target. The model gives you senior expertise without the cost or delay of a full-time hire, with a scalable ramp-up.
Do you also cover AI governance?
Yes. AI governance (ISO 42001, AI Act) and third-party risk management are an integral part of the scope, alongside classic security and compliance topics.
Security leadership at your scale
Let’s spend 30 minutes on your stakes and deadlines. Together we define the vCISO format that is most useful to you.