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Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) Services
Enhancing Your Organization’s Cybersecurity with a vCISO
Cybersecurity is a rapidly evolving field with diverse challenges. A vCISO can develop robust security policies, conduct risk assessments, and provide recommendations for proactive measures to safeguard sensitive data and systems.
With decades of experience, Keller Schroeder consultants possess specialized skills in areas such as compliance, incident response, and specific industry regulations, providing valuable insights and guidance for businesses of all sizes across many disparate industries.
The Average CISO Salary is $200,000*
You Can Save Over 85% By Investing in vCISO Services
*Based on 2024 Salary.com Data
Let's talk more about how vCISO services can help you protect your organization - without the time and expense of adding a full-time CISO.
Why choose a Keller Schroeder vCISO consultant?
- Cost-effective solutions that leverage the expertise of a seasoned professional
- Enhanced cybersecurity defenses that are quickly adaptable to your company’s unique needs
- Tailored cybersecurity strategies with fresh perspectives and best practices
- All Keller Schroeder vCISO consultants are CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certified
vCISO SERVICE OFFERINGS
Keller Schroeder Provides Three Distinct vCISO Service Models to Fit Your Needs and Budget
The vCISO Premium option for this service not only provides the client with full access to the platform, but also the expertise and experience of our CISSP-certified Senior Information Security Consultants.
The following services are provided as part of this offering:
- Full Access to vCISO Platform
- Access to all available frameworks
- Quarterly Reporting
- Annual Report Refresh
- Advisory Services
- All vCISO services will be provided by a CISSP who is skilled in Security Governance and Security Program Development
- Strategy and Planning
- Security Policy Development
- Incident Response Plan Review
- Quarterly external vulnerability scanning to assess external infrastructure security posture
- Quarterly sync-up meetings with client to track and reassess open governance tasks
The vCISO Standard option for this service provides the client with limited, read-only access to the platform as well as the expertise and experience of our CISSP-certified Senior Information Security Consultants.
The following services are provided as part of this offering:
- Read-Only Access to vCISO Platform
- Access to two frameworks (additional frameworks can be included for an additional fee)
- Quarterly Reporting
- Annual Report Refresh
- Advisory Services
- All vCISO services will be provided by a CISSP who is skilled in Security Governance and Security Program Development
- Strategy and Planning
- Quarterly sync-up meetings with client to track and reassess open governance tasks
The Self-Managed option provides access to the vCISO platform, but
the client will be responsible for performing their own assessment,
reporting, and management functions.
The following services are provided as part of this offering:
- Full Access to vCISO Platform
- Access to all available frameworks
- Keller Schroeder will provide technical support to client for issues related to the vCISO platform
- Keller Schroeder will provide limited onboarding assistance to client, including a guided walkthrough of initial onboarding questionnaire
- Keller Schroeder will conduct quarterly sync-up meetings with client to address issues, technical questions, feature requests, etc.
Offering Comparison
Premium
Standard
Self-Managed
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Access to vCISO Platform
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Number of Frameworks Available
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Quarterly Reporting
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Annual Report Refresh
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Strategy and Planning
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Security Policy Development
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Incident Response Plan Review
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Quarterly external vulnerability scanning to assess external infrastructure security posture
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Quarterly sync-up meetings to track and reassess open governance tasks
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Quarterly sync-up meetings to address issues, technical questions, feature requests, etc.
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