Virtual CISO Flexible pricing models

Many organizations now turn to Virtual Chief Information Security Officers (vCISOs) to strengthen their security strategies cost-effectively. When it comes to managing the virtual CISO prices, the monthly retainer model stands out as an ideal choice for flexibility, value, and comprehensive protection

Ransomware Assessment

$0One time
  • Vulnerability scan
  • (16 internal + 3 external assets)
  • Cloud Security Health Check
  • CISA guidelines assessment
  • NIST CF 2.0 gap assessment
  • Comprehensive report

Virtual CISO Essential

$899/ mo
  • 10 monthly hours includes:
  • Cyber risk assessment
  • Strategy development
  • Privacy compliance
  • Security regulation compliance
  • Monthly progress report

Virtual CISO Pro

$1599/ mo
  • 20 monthly hours includes:
  • Cyber risk assessment
  • Strategy development
  • Privacy compliance
  • Security regulation compliance
  • Monthly progress report
Ransomware Assessment  
  • Identify vulnerabilities
  • Enhance incident preparedness
  • Assess security posture 
  • Determine any missing controls 
  • Report on current security posture 
Everything in Ransomware Assessment plus  
  • Continuous support 
  • Comprehensive services 
  • Proactive risk management
  • Tailored approach 
  • Live online security awareness sessions *
*Everything in Virtual CISO essential plus 
  • 40 hours free CISSP exam preparation live training sessions 5/seats*   
  • 20 hours free CCSP exam preparation live training sessions 5/seats* 
  • One month free. You get 13 months of the service for each annual payment*

The monthly retainer model

Under the monthly retainer model, businesses pay a fixed monthly fee for ongoing access to a vCISOโ€™s services. This model offers consistent support, making it a preferred option for organizations seeking continuous oversight and strategic advice without unexpected expenses.

Predictable Costs

Eliminates surprises by offering a fixed cost structure. The engagement is usually on annual basis to ensure uninterrupted service and best results. 

Businesses can budget more effectively, ensuring financial stability while maintaining top-notch cybersecurity.

Continuous Support

Unlike project-based pricing, which limits interactions to specific tasks, a retainer model ensures access to the vCISO whenever needed.

This is valuable for addressing strategic cyber security needs, incident responses preparedness, and strategic threat management.

Comprehensive Services

The retainer model includes a wide range of services, such as:

  • Regular risk assessments
  • Security strategy development
  • Compliance audits

These holistic services strengthen your organizationโ€™s overall security posture.

Proactive Risk Management

With a dedicated vCISO on retainer, businesses can shift from reactive to proactive security strategies.

Regular monitoring and updates ensure vulnerabilities are identified and mitigated before they lead to breaches.

Tailored Solutions

A monthly retainer allows the vCISO to understand your business deeply, resulting in customized strategies aligned with your goals and industry-specific challenges. This is the reason the vCISO service contract is usually an annual engagement service 

Cost Efficiency

Compared to hiring a full-time CISO, a vCISO on retainer is significantly more affordable.

You gain access to senior-level expertise at a fraction of the cost, without the overhead of a full-time executive.

  • * The virtual CISO service does not include any incident response services. Please contact us for Incident response retainer services. 
  • * The CISSP and the CCSP live training sessions is a onetime complementary training per organization with an annual contract. 
  • *The live online security awareness training is provided annually with an annual contract.  
  • *Flexible payment options are available based on your specific requirements.
  • *Special discount available for annual payment please contact us for more information.