Cybersecurity leadership without the full-time cost
Embedded advisory that gives your organisation strategic security direction, compliance oversight, and board-level governance — on a fractional basis.
vCISO Advisory
Dashboard
Policy Reviews
12/12 CURRENT
Starting Price
$8K
per month
Why organisations need a vCISO
No dedicated security leader
Your IT manager handles security on top of everything else. There's no strategic direction, just reactive firefighting.
Board governance gaps
Your board wants regular cyber risk reporting but no one is synthesising the data into business-relevant insights.
Compliance without strategy
You've achieved compliance milestones but there's no roadmap for maintaining and building on them.
What's included in vCISO / Ongoing Advisory
Strategic cybersecurity roadmap
Annual security plan with priorities, milestones, and resource allocation aligned to your business objectives.
Board and executive reporting
Regular cyber risk committee papers that translate technical posture into business-relevant language.
Compliance oversight
Ongoing monitoring and management of E8, DISP, ISM, and PSPF compliance obligations.
Vendor risk management
Third-party and supply chain risk assessment guidance to manage your extended security surface.
Policy management
Development, review, and lifecycle management of security policies and procedures.
Incident response planning
Incident response plan development, coordination support, and exercise facilitation.
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Who this service is for
Mid-sized organisations
You need senior security leadership but can't justify or find a full-time CISO. A fractional model gives you strategic direction at a manageable cost.
Defence supply chain companies
You need governance coordination across DISP, E8, and supply chain requirements with someone who understands the defence context.
Growing businesses
You've reached a size where ad-hoc security decisions create risk. You need a structured approach with experienced oversight.
vCISO / Ongoing Advisory
Frequently asked questions
How much time does a vCISO spend with us?
Engagement models range from a few days per month for light-touch oversight to near-full-time embedded support. We tailor the model to your organisational needs and budget.
When should I hire a full-time CISO instead?
When your organisation has sustained, complex security operations that require daily executive attention — typically 500+ employees with significant regulatory obligations. Until then, a vCISO gives you the same strategic value at a fraction of the cost.
Can a vCISO help with DISP?
Absolutely. A vCISO provides the governance layer that coordinates DISP compliance, Essential Eight uplift, and ongoing assurance activities — all under a single strategic umbrella.