Virtual CISO (vCISO)

Security leadership, without the full-time salary.

An experienced security leader on your team, a few days a month. I set direction, keep your program moving, and give your board and funders clear answers.

A good fit if you:

  • Have no one on staff who owns security
  • Are fielding funder, insurer, or partner security questions
  • Hold sensitive donor, client, or health data
  • Need a plan your board can understand and fund

What you get

Strategy & roadmap

A 12-month plan tied to your real risks and budget, updated as things change.

Policies that fit

Clear, right-sized policies your staff will actually follow.

Board & funder reporting

Plain-language updates on where you stand and what’s next.

Vendor & tool guidance

Vendor-neutral advice on what to buy, and what you don’t need.

Incident readiness

A response plan, a tabletop exercise, and guidance if something happens.

Questionnaires handled

Security reviews and insurance applications, answered accurately.

Plans start at $2,000 a month, with 20% off for qualifying nonprofits. See pricing →

Your first 90 days

A clear start, so you see progress right away.

  1. Days 1–30

    Understand

    Interviews, a baseline risk assessment, and a few quick wins, like MFA everywhere.

  2. Days 31–60

    Plan

    Your prioritized roadmap, core policies, and an incident response plan.

  3. Days 61–90

    Lead

    Your first board update and a steady monthly rhythm of progress and check-ins.

Common questions

What’s the difference between a vCISO and an IT provider?

Your IT provider keeps systems running. A vCISO decides what “secure enough” means for you, sets priorities, and holds the program accountable, including your IT provider’s part.

Do we need an assessment first?

No. A baseline assessment is built into the first 30 days. If you’ve had a recent one, we’ll start from it.

Is this remote?

Yes, by default, with on-site visits available when they help.

Will you sell us software?

No. I don’t resell products or take referral fees, so recommendations stay independent.

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See if a vCISO is right for you.

A free 30-minute call, with no pressure and no jargon.

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