vCISO as a Service — a security director without the headcount
An external Chief Information Security Officer delivered as a service — someone to lead your security strategy, risk management and preparation for regulatory requirements.
VIRTUO vCISO
A vCISO brings together the interests of the business, IT and compliance, drives the decisions and reports on progress. You get continuous support in managing cybersecurity: from strategy and the risk register, through policies and procedures, to oversight of technical implementations and audit readiness. That means control, measurable indicators and predictability – not a one-off audit.
At VIRTUO we combine governance with operational practice – if you use a SOC, the vCISO turns monitoring data into decisions, priorities and real improvements.
vCISO as a Service
vCISO as a Service is an outsourcing model for the CISO role, in which an external partner takes responsibility for managing cybersecurity in your organisation – without the high cost of a full-time position.
In-house CISO (full-time) vs. VIRTUO vCISO as a Service
In-house CISO (full-time)
vCISO as a Service (VIRTUO)
Our service consists of:
Strategy and roadmap
Setting security objectives, priorities and an action plan (30/90 days and beyond), in line with your risk profile and business requirements.
Risk and vulnerability management with a remediation plan
Identifying weak points and risks, assessing their impact, and setting a reduction plan with remediation priorities.
Incident Response (IR)
An incident response plan, defined roles and responsibilities and a communication path — so that a crisis is not handled by improvisation.
Reporting
Clear reports for management: progress, risk level, incidents, recommendations and priorities.
vCISO as a Service is the right fit for organisations that need mature security management without building an in-house team and investing in costly infrastructure.
Regulations where a vCISO supports you
NIS2
An EU directive setting requirements for risk management, resilience and incident reporting in essential and important sectors.
The vCISO leads the preparation for these requirements and keeps it current.
GDPR
Requires appropriate technical and organisational measures to be implemented.
The vCISO puts roles, processes and evidence of working safeguards in order.
ISO/IEC 27001
The ISMS standard: policies, procedures, auditability, continuous improvement.
The vCISO builds and maintains the information security management system.
DORA
Operational resilience (ICT) in the financial sector: processes, testing, incident and supplier management.
The vCISO helps set up governance around the requirements.
Why choose VIRTUO vCISO as a Service?
You avoid the cost and risk of building a full CISO position from scratch.
Support for the management board, not only for IT.
A plan and priorities that lead to better budget decisions.
Consistent actions and clear responsibilities.
Regular reports, measurable indicators and control over risk.
Support for regulatory requirements (NIS2, GDPR, ISO 27001, DORA).
In short:
THE FIRST CONVERSATION IS FREE
Let us agree where to start putting security in order
In 30 minutes we go through what you already have and propose priorities for the first 90 days. No slide deck, no commitment.
Contact Us
If you are interested in VIRTUO vCISO or would like to learn more, contact our team today. We are ready to provide comprehensive protection against cyber threats and give you peace of mind about your IT security.
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VIRTUO SOC
VIRTUO GROUP Sp z o.o.
Tytusa Chałubińskiego 9/2,
02-004 Warsaw
Our consultants are available Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm to answer your questions and help you. Do not hesitate to contact us at any time – we are here to help!
