vCISO Pricing — Transparent Cybersecurity Leadership Costs
How much does a vCISO cost? Our virtual CISO services start from $2,500/mo — delivering 70–85% savings compared to a full-time CISO hire. Get enterprise-grade cybersecurity leadership with predictable, transparent pricing.
vCISO vs Full-Time CISO: Cost Comparison
See how outsourced CISO services compare to hiring a full-time chief information security officer.
| Factor | vCISO ($2,500–$15,000/mo) | Full-Time CISO ($350K–$500K/yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $30,000 – $180,000 | $350,000 – $500,000+ |
| Onboarding Time | 1–2 weeks | 3–6 months |
| Expertise Breadth | Multi-industry, multi-framework | Often single-industry depth |
| Flexibility | Scale up or down monthly | Fixed full-time commitment |
| Board Reporting | Included in all plans | Depends on individual |
| Compliance Coverage | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, UAE PDPL | Varies by hire |
vCISO Pricing Plans
Flexible CISO-as-a-service pricing designed for organizations at every stage of security maturity. All plans include a free initial consultation.
Advisory
Strategic guidance for security-aware teams
- Monthly strategic advisory sessions
- Security program review
- Policy review & recommendations
- Quarterly risk assessment updates
- Email & Slack support
- 10 hours/month advisory access
Fractional
Hands-on vCISO leadership for growing companies
- Bi-weekly advisory sessions
- Compliance program management (SOC 2, ISO 27001)
- Vendor risk assessments
- Board-ready reporting
- Incident response planning
- Dedicated Slack channel
- Team training sessions
- 20 hours/month dedicated time
Enterprise
Full-time equivalent leadership for complex environments
- Weekly or daily engagement
- Multi-framework compliance
- M&A security due diligence
- Regulatory liaison & audit support
- Security architecture review
- Executive & board presentations
- Incident response retainer
- 24/7 escalation support
- 40+ hours/month
vCISO Pricing by Company Size
The right virtual CISO cost depends on your organization's size, complexity, and compliance requirements. Here is what typical engagements look like.
Startup
1–50 employees
Advisory
$2,500/mo
Ideal for early-stage companies building their first security program or preparing for SOC 2.
Small Business
50–200 employees
Fractional
$5,000/mo
Best for growing companies that need hands-on compliance management and vendor security reviews.
Mid-Market
200–500 employees
Fractional / Enterprise
$5,000–$15,000/mo
Suited for organizations managing multiple compliance frameworks and preparing for enterprise deals.
Enterprise
500+ employees
Enterprise
Custom
For complex environments requiring dedicated vCISO teams, M&A due diligence, and 24/7 support.
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