Virtual CISO (vCISO) Leadership
Strategic security leadership on a fractional basis. We manage your HIPAA Risk Assessments, governance policies, and board-level reporting without the cost of a full-time executive.
Why Fractional Leadership?
For many mid-market healthcare organizations, hiring a full-time CISO ($250k+ salary) is financial overkill, yet going without leadership is a compliance disaster waiting to happen.
The vCISO model bridges this gap. You get elite, senior-level guidance for a fraction of the cost, ensuring you remain secure and compliant while focusing your budget on patient care.
Core Deliverables
Annual HIPAA Risk Assessments
We execute the full SRA process, identify gaps, assign risk levels, and create a remediation roadmap that satisfies OCR auditors.
Governance & Policy Development
Custom-tailored policy stacks (WISP, Incident Response) that align with your specific clinical workflow.
Board-Level Executive Reporting
We provide quarterly executive summaries and present directly to your board to justify budget and demonstrate ROI.
Vendor Risk Management
Assessing the security posture of your third-party business associates (BAAs) to ensure your supply chain is secure.
Investment Models
Transparent pricing tailored to your compliance complexity.
Compliance Core
Best for smaller practices (under 100 staff) focused strictly on maintaining HIPAA/OCR compliance.
- Annual Security Risk Assessment (SRA)
- Policy Management & Updates
- Quarterly Compliance Reviews
- Email-Based Support
Strategic Partner
Our most popular model for mid-market hospitals needing active security leadership and board engagement.
- Everything in Compliance Core
- Quarterly Board of Directors Presentations
- Vendor Risk Management (VRM)
- Incident Response Retainer (Tabletops)
- Bi-Weekly Strategy Calls
Project-Based
One-time engagements for specific audits, M&A due diligence, or immediate crisis stabilization.
- HIPAA / NIST Gap Analysis
- M&A Cybersecurity Due Diligence
- Pre-Audit Readiness (SOC2 / HITRUST)
- Breach Remediation Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a vCISO and a full-time CISO?
The primary difference is cost and availability. A full-time CISO costs $250k+ annually and is focused on one organization. A vCISO provides the same senior-level strategic guidance, policy development, and board reporting on a fractional basis (e.g., 5-10 hours/week) for significantly less cost, usually $80k-$150k annually.
Does a vCISO satisfy HIPAA requirements for a Security Officer?
Yes. HIPAA requires a designated 'Security Official' (45 CFR § 164.308(a)(2)). This role does not need to be a full-time employee. Our vCISOs formally assume this role for your organization.
How quickly can a vCISO be onboarded?
Unlike the 3-6 month hiring cycle for an executive, a vCISO can be onboarded in less than two weeks. We arrive with a pre-built Governance Toolkit, allowing us to start closing compliance gaps in the first 30 days.
Ready to Stabilize Your Security Posture?
Stop guessing with compliance. Partner with a Virtual CISO to build a defensible, audit-ready security program.