- Security & Compliance
CISO as a Service
Security Director Expertise, When You Need It
Hiring an experienced CISO costs from EUR 8,000 to as much as EUR 15,000 per month, involves lengthy recruitment, and presents a real staffing challenge amidst a global shortage of specialists. The vCISO model provides access to the same expertise in a flexible format, tailored to your company’s scale and needs.
Strategic Security Challenges in a Modern Company
Security problems rarely stem from a lack of technology. Most often, they arise from the absence of someone who can connect technology with strategy and business.
Hiring a CISO is Beyond the Reach of Most Companies
The salary of an experienced CISO ranges from PLN 180,000 to PLN 360,000 annually, plus benefits and recruitment costs. 75% of CISOs consider changing jobs due to burnout, and the average tenure in this position is only 18-26 months. This is not just a matter of cost, but also the real availability of expertise.
Security Investments are Chaotic and Reactive
Without a strategic leader, purchasing decisions are driven by media hype, not risk analysis. You buy what’s loud, not what’s needed. There is a lack of someone who can view security holistically and link it to business objectives.
Management does not Understand Technological Risk
IT department reports are written in technical language. Management hears about vulnerabilities and incidents but does not understand what this means for the business. There is a need for a translator between the IT world and the boardroom.
Regulations Require Formal Accountability
DORA, NIS2, and ISO 27001 require not only the implementation of procedures but also the designation of a person responsible for the security program. Without such a person, compliance cannot be documented.
See How It Works in Practice
Client:
A Polish logistics platform operating in several EU countries.
Challenge:
The company faced NIS2 requirements and pressure from business partners to demonstrate cybersecurity maturity. A strategic leader was needed to guide this process.
Solution:
Our Virtual CISO conducted a risk assessment, developed a security strategy and a roadmap for NIS2 compliance, implemented an Information Security Management System, and began regularly reporting progress directly to the board.
Results:
Achieved compliance with key NIS2 requirements within 6 months.
Unlocked new contracts thanks to documented security maturity.
Increased security awareness throughout the organization.
Your company can also achieve this level of strategic maturity.
Strategic Security Leadership. No Full-time Hire, No Recruitment, No Months of Waiting
Our Virtual CISO becomes part of your team and takes real responsibility for the security program. They do not merely advise from the sidelines but manage, report, and enforce.
Development and Management of Security Strategy
We create and oversee the implementation of a security strategy synchronized with your company’s business objectives. Not a generic framework, but a plan tailored to your specific risks.
Risk and Compliance Management
We implement ISO 27001 standards and take responsibility for compliance programs with DORA, NIS2, and GDPR. You have one person accountable for the entire scope.
Budget and Investment Oversight
We plan and optimize the security budget. We help you make informed decisions about what to purchase, what to postpone, and where priorities lie.
Reporting to the Board
We regularly prepare and present reports to the board on the state of security and risk, using business language, not technical jargon.
Building a Security Culture and Awareness
We design and supervise employee training programs. Security is not just about technology; it’s about people and processes.
Your Path to Strategic Maturity
We design our collaboration to seamlessly integrate into your organization without disrupting current operations.
1.
Strategic Maturity Assessment
Workshops with management, understanding the business, and assessing the current state of security.
2.
Strategy and Plan
A long-term strategy and action plan with clearly defined priorities and business justification.
3.
Ongoing Management
Our Virtual CISO begins regular work with your team, managing risk, compliance, and incidents.
4.
Cyclical Reporting to the Board
At regular intervals, the CISO presents a formal report to the board on the state of security and program progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
A consultant completes a project and leaves. Our CISO becomes a long-term member of your team, taking strategic responsibility for the entire security program. They participate in board meetings, manage risk on an ongoing basis, and are accountable for results.
Hiring an experienced CISO costs PLN 180,000-360,000 annually, plus benefits and recruitment. A Virtual CISO costs a fraction of that, while providing comparable expertise and without the risk of an 18-month tenure.
They do not replace your IT team but lead and empower it. They set strategic direction, prioritize actions, and act as a liaison between the technical team and management.
If you process sensitive data or are subject to DORA, NIS2, or ISO 27001, the answer is yes. Company size is less important than the level of risk and regulatory requirements.
In business terms: achieving regulatory compliance, measurable risk reduction, documented security for partners and clients, and building a security culture within the organization.
A Virtual CISO can act as support and a mentor for an existing team. Many companies use this option when they have a technical specialist but lack someone with experience at the level of risk and regulatory management.
