What is CISO as a Service?

 CISO as a Service is a flexible model that provides ongoing access to senior information security leadership without hiring a full-time CISO. A virtual CISO (vCISO) sets strategy, manages risk, coordinates delivery and reports to the board, with scope and involvement tailored to your needs. 

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Choose the level of strategic security outcomes you need and flex this as your organisation evolves.

Key Features of CyberOne’s CISO as a Service

CyberOne’s CISO as a Service provides ongoing security leadership, clear governance and practical direction to reduce risk and strengthen resilience. Your Virtual CISO focuses on the decisions, policies and priorities that keep your organisation safe and compliant, while ensuring your existing tools and partners are used to best effect.

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Expert Security Strategy On-Demand

Access senior security leadership as and when you need it, from someone who has done the job before in complex environments.

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Flexible, Scalable Service

Start with the level of support that fits your current needs, then scale up or down as your risk profile, size or regulatory obligations change.

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Unbiased Information Security Insight

Independent advice on security priorities, focused on what reduces risk, delivered with a 30-60-90 day plan you can act on immediately.

 

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Security Activities & Priorities Managed

Bring structure to security work with a clear plan, defined owners and regular governance so important actions do not slip, providing leaders with a clear view of its strengths and gaps.

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Simple Risk Management & Compliance

Make frameworks, audits and customer questionnaires easier to handle through a well maintained risk register and security roadmap.

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Affordable Approach To Security Management

Benefit from CISO-level experience without the salary, recruitment risk and overheads of a full-time senior hire.

Typical Responsibilities of A Virtual CISO

• Security Strategy & Leadership - Set information security strategy and leadership aligned to business goals.
• Proactive Threat Reduction - Lead proactive work to protect the business against cyber threats.
Data Breach Impact Minimisation - Reduce the possibility and impact of data breaches.
• Board-Level Representation - Act as the voice of cyber security to the board and senior management.
• Team Coaching & Mentoring - Train and mentor in-house IT and security staff.
• Risk Ownership & Oversight - Act as the central authority for risk assessment and ongoing risk management.
• Efficient Compliance Pathways - Identify efficient routes to meeting compliance standards.
• Security Framework Management - Maintain security frameworks such as  ISO 27001, where applicable.

How CISO as a Service Works

Every engagement is tailored. There are no fixed tiers, only an agreed scope of outcomes and Virtual CISO involvement aligned to your goals.

Fractional CISO vs Interim CISO vs Full-Time CISO

Model

When to Use

Pros

Considerations

Fractional CISO Services

Ongoing part-time leadership

Cost-effective, flexible, continuous oversight

Not full-time presence

Interim CISO Services

Temporary gap or transformation

Full-time focus for a defined period

Higher short-term cost

Full-Time CISO

Large, complex environments

Dedicated leadership

High salary and overhead

Virtual CISO vs Full-Time CISO

Virtual CISO

Full-Time CISO

Flexible engagement

Fixed full-time role

Lower cost

High salary and benefits

Access to broader team expertise

Single individual dependency

Scales with business needs

Harder to scale quickly

Virtual CISO Pricing & Engagement Models

We keep pricing transparent and aligned to outcomes, typical vCISO pricing models include:

  • Retainer Model: Monthly fee based on agreed days or outcomes
  • Project-Based: Fixed scope for audits, certifications or transformation
  • On-demand (CISO on demand): Flexible hourly or ad hoc support
  • Fractional CISO Cost: £2,000 – £8,000 per month
  • Project Engagements: £5,000 – £25,000+

Indicative ranges (vary by scope and complexity): We define pricing based on required outcomes, not hours alone.

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