vCISO Advisory

Strategic security leadership — without the full-time cost.

Whether you’re preparing for ISO 27001, navigating third-party risk, or need board-level guidance on cybersecurity, our vCISO service offers tailored strategic support. You get access to a senior consultant with real-world experience leading security programs — on your terms, when you need it. See our testimonials.

vCISO Advisory

Service Overview

Virtual CISO advisory gives your organisation access to senior cybersecurity leadership without committing to a full-time hire. We help design and implement your strategy, advise on compliance, and support stakeholder communications.

Business Benefit

  • Get CISO-level support at a fraction of the cost
  • Establish or improve your security roadmap
  • Prepare for audits or customer security reviews
  • Gain executive-level guidance without permanent headcount
  • Bridge the gap between IT and business risk

What's included

  • Strategic security planning and roadmap creation
  • Risk assessments and maturity evaluations
  • Policy development and implementation support
  • Board or executive reporting
  • Ongoing advisory by phone, email, or virtual meetings

Our Engagement Process

  1. Introductory scoping session to define goals
  2. Initial maturity or gap assessment (optional)
  3. Roadmap or compliance plan agreed
  4. Recurring touchpoints (monthly, quarterly, or ad-hoc)
  5. Continuous availability during business hours or by arrangement

What we do

Security Roadmapping

We work with you to define a realistic, risk-driven security strategy aligned to business goals.

Governance & Compliance

We help you meet ISO, NIS2, Cyber Essentials, or client expectations through tailored controls and evidence generation.

Executive Communication

We create board-level reports and translate security concerns into business terms to drive informed decisions.

Pricing & Timeline

Price: Monthly from £1,250 (based on 8–10 hours/month). Custom quotes for high-volume or hybrid advisory.

Estimated Timeline: Initial strategy session within 5 business days. Ongoing cadence depends on tier (monthly, bi-weekly, or ad-hoc).