Security strategy
A roadmap tied to business objectives and risk.
Capabilities / vCISO / CISO-as-a-Service
Executive-level security leadership, without a full-time executive hire.
- Security strategy
- Policy and governance
- Risk management
- Compliance and audit readiness
- Third-party and vendor risk
Our approach
CSS vCISO engagements give organizations experienced security leadership on a flexible basis. We help set strategy, build governance, manage risk and prepare for audits, working alongside your existing team.
Areas of focus
Policy and governance
Policies, standards and clear ownership.
Risk management
Risk assessment, tracking and treatment planning.
Compliance and audit readiness
Preparation for frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC 2.0 and SOC 2.
Third-party and vendor risk
Review practices for the suppliers and partners you rely on.
Incident response planning
Playbooks and exercises so teams know what to do when it matters.
What we deliver
Security strategy and roadmap
A prioritized, multi-year plan tied to business goals and the organization’s risk profile.
Policy and governance framework
Security policies, standards and decision rights that people can actually follow.
Risk register and treatment plan
A living view of risks, owners and the actions chosen to address them.
Audit and assessment readiness
Evidence, controls and preparation for frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC 2.0 and SOC 2.
Executive and board reporting
Clear, regular reporting that translates security posture into business terms.
How we deliver
01
Assess
Understand current posture, obligations and priorities.
02
Plan
Set the roadmap, policies and ownership model.
03
Govern
Lead the program, track risk and coordinate remediation.
04
Report
Keep leadership informed and prepared for audits.
Technology landscape
Relevant expertise, aligned to your environment.
NIST 800-171
CMMC 2.0
SOC 2
Zero Trust
IAM
How we engage
01
Project delivery (SOW)
A defined scope with agreed deliverables and milestones, and a CSS team accountable for the outcome.
02
Managed services
Ongoing support and continuous improvement of a platform or environment under an agreed service model.
03
Team augmentation and direct hire
Specialists who join your team, from contract and contract-to-hire to permanent placements.
Common questions
What is a vCISO?
A virtual CISO is an experienced security leader who works with your organization part-time or on retainer to set direction and oversee the security program.
How is a vCISO engagement scoped?
Usually as a monthly retainer with an agreed scope of advisory time, deliverables and meeting cadence, or as a time-bound assessment.
Does a vCISO replace our security team?
No. A vCISO leads and directs the program, working alongside your internal staff and any other providers.
Next step
Share the goal, your current environment and the timeline. We will help shape the right team and approach.