Security strategy & board reporting
Regular, board-ready updates on posture, risk and progress against the roadmap.
Service · vCISO as a Service
Senior security leadership, without the full-time cost
A vCISO gives you board-level security strategy, DPDPA/ISO 27001 oversight and incident-response leadership on a retainer - typically 70-80% cheaper than a full-time hire, and operational within two weeks instead of a 3-6 month recruitment cycle.
₹10-20L/yrvs ₹60L-1.2Cr for a full-time CISO
2 weeksTo operational, vs a 3-6 month hiring cycle
250%+ROI reported by clients
1 hire avoidedCovers the DPO role too - no separate hire needed
Step 1 - diagnose
Signs you need this now, not a full-time hire later
DPDPA requires you to appoint a Data Protection Officer, and you don't have anyone in that role yet.
Your board asks security questions you can't confidently answer without outside help.
You're not ready to commit to a ₹60L+ full-time CISO salary, but still need senior-level oversight.
Enterprise RFPs are asking security questions your current team isn't equipped to answer credibly.
Step 2 & 3 - quantify, then recommend
What your vCISO does
DPDPA / ISO 27001 oversight
Compliance ownership at the leadership level, not delegated without accountability.
Vulnerability management & prioritisation
Making sense of findings so the team fixes what actually matters first.
Incident response leadership
A senior decision-maker in place when it matters most, not scrambling to find one.
Security budget & vendor selection
Independent guidance on where security spend actually delivers value.
RFP security questionnaire support
Credible, consistent answers to the security questions enterprise buyers now ask.
Step 4 & 5 - implement, then oversee
How we work, start to finish
1
DiagnoseWe assess your current security leadership gap and board reporting needs.
2
QuantifyComparing the retainer cost against a full-time hire and the risk of leaving the gap unfilled.
3
RecommendA scope and cadence matched to your board reporting cycle and compliance calendar.
4
ImplementYour vCISO is operational and reporting to your board within two weeks.
5
OverseeOngoing strategic oversight that evolves as your risk and compliance obligations change.
Frequently asked
Common questions about vCISO as a Service
Can a vCISO also be our Data Protection Officer?
Yes - DPDPA requires Significant Data Fiduciaries to appoint a DPO, and the vCISO retainer covers this role, avoiding a second senior hire.
How much time does the vCISO spend with us?
Scoped to your needs during the initial consultation - typically a mix of scheduled strategic time and on-call availability.
What if we later want a full-time CISO?
The vCISO engagement can hand over cleanly to an internal hire, with documentation and continuity built in from day one.
Do you provide the same person consistently?
Yes - continuity matters for board trust and institutional knowledge, so you work with a named individual, not a rotating pool.
Advisory-led · No product pitch
See if vCISO fits your stage
A straightforward conversation about your current gap and whether this is the right next step.