Virtual CISO Service for Cybersecurity & Compliance

You get top-level CISO expertise at a fraction of the cost of a full-time employee. No six-figure salaries, no social contributions — you pay flexibly only for what you really need.

Our vCISOs bring extensive experience from many projects, industries, and company sizes. This broad knowledge and best-practice know-how often exceed the perspective of a single internal employee. You benefit from proven solutions and a network of specialists.

The scope and duration of the engagement depend entirely on your needs. Need more support during a critical project phase? We scale up. During quieter times, we reduce effort. You stay agile and adjust security resources to your business situation anytime.

As an external partner, a vCISO views your processes without bias. Free from internal politics or tunnel vision, we honestly identify weaknesses and initiate necessary changes. This objectivity helps break entrenched structures and rethink security.

By proactively addressing vulnerabilities, strengthening defenses, and implementing proven security measures, your risk decreases significantly. Security incidents become less likely—and if they occur, impacts are minimized thanks to good preparation.

We keep you on track with complex regulations like DORA, NIS2, or ISO 27001. A vCISO ensures all requirements are met, supports audit preparation, and provides necessary documentation. This helps you avoid fines and pass audits with confidence.

With us, cybersecurity becomes an enabler for your business. We ensure all security initiatives support your corporate objectives—such as secure digitization, supply chain protection, and building customer trust—instead of being a cost factor or “brake.”

Your internal team grows: Close collaboration with the vCISO raises your employees’ security competence. We coach and train so your organization becomes more resilient long-term. This knowledge transfer is invaluable and increases your independence.

Costs are flexible and depend on your needs. A monthly flat fee for a vCISO can start at around €2,000–3,000 for a basic package (depending on scope and company size). For larger engagements or special projects, the budget can scale accordingly. Alternatively, hourly or project-based billing is possible (hourly rates typically range between €150 and €400). Important: In all cases, a vCISO is significantly cheaper than a full-time employed CISO—while offering comparable value. Contact us for a tailored offer suited to your requirements.

Very quickly — one major advantage of the vCISO model is the short lead time. After an initial alignment and needs analysis, cooperation can often start within a few days. You don’t have to recruit for months and can benefit from strategic security support almost immediately. This rapid readiness is especially valuable when under time pressure (e.g., before an audit or after a security incident).

A vCISO acts as a strategic advisor, mentor, and partner to your internal team. They do not replace your team but work closely with your IT and business departments. Think of the vCISO as an extended arm of your organization: coordinating security initiatives, aligning with responsible persons, and supporting your staff in implementation. Through regular meetings, reports, and workshops, the vCISO remains transparently integrated. The goal is cooperative teamwork to achieve security objectives together.

Yes, absolutely. Our vCISO service is highly flexible. You can engage us for long-term strategic support or for specific, time-limited projects. Examples include support preparing for ISO 27001 certification, implementing DORA requirements, or as an interim CISO to cover a vacancy until a permanent hire is made. In all these cases, we step in quickly and competently. Whether for months or open-ended, you decide what you need.

A vCISO should have extensive experience in information security and ideally hold relevant certifications. Examples include ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer for standards expertise. For certain industries or regulations, additional qualifications are advantageous (e.g., TISAX expertise in automotive or DORA-specific certification for finance). Our vCISOs meet these criteria — you can be confident working with seasoned professionals who know their craft.

Definitely — supporting complex regulations like DORA and NIS2 is one of our core competencies. A vCISO will analyze exactly which DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) or NIS2 directive requirements apply to your company. We then develop a tailored implementation roadmap, assist in establishing necessary processes (e.g., ICT risk management, incident reporting, resilience testing), and guide you through the entire rollout. With our help, you avoid pitfalls, meet deadlines, and confidently handle regulatory audits. In short: A vCISO ensures your company becomes — and remains — DORA- and NIS2-compliant.