Virtual CISO Services
Our Virtual CISO (vCISO) service provides organizations with flexible, part-time, or contract-based access to senior-level information security expertise. This solution is ideal for businesses that need strategic cybersecurity leadership without the cost of hiring a full-time executive.
By leveraging vCISO services, companies gain access to professional guidance, industry-proven methodologies, and advanced tools to manage risks, implement security policies, and maintain compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIS2, and GDPR.
Your business challenges
Compliance
Many organizations lack confidence in their compliance with laws and regulations, leaving them exposed to potential fines and reputational risks. Without expert guidance, it can be difficult to interpret complex cybersecurity requirements effectively.
IT Capacity
Internal IT teams often do not have the bandwidth to implement and maintain comprehensive security measures. This can lead to gaps in protection and slower response to emerging threats.
Cybersecurity Knowledge
IT staff may lack specialized expertise in cybersecurity, making it challenging to identify and mitigate advanced threats. This knowledge gap can leave critical systems vulnerable.
Phishing Response
Employees frequently do not know how to recognize or respond to phishing emails, increasing the risk of credential theft and data breaches. Proper training and guidance are essential to reduce this exposure.
IT Incidents
Regular IT incidents, such as system outages or malware infections, disrupt business operations and consume valuable time. Without proactive management, these incidents can escalate into more serious security events.
Expensive Solutions
Many security solutions on the market are prohibitively expensive for small and medium-sized businesses. Without strategic guidance, investments may fail to address the most critical risks efficiently.
Our Solution
We begin with a comprehensive assessment of your current IT management and cybersecurity environment, evaluating existing tools, processes, and policies to identify gaps in your defenses. Based on this assessment, we provide tailored virtual CISO services to address your organization’s specific security needs and compliance requirements.
Our in-house team of cybersecurity experts specializes in:
- Compliance management to ensure alignment with ISO 27001, NIS2, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Security event analysis to detect, investigate, and respond to potential threats in real time.
- Vulnerability and penetration testing to identify weaknesses before attackers can exploit them.
- Risk assessment and awareness to proactively mitigate threats and enhance organizational readiness.
Our primary goal is to minimize the risk of cybersecurity incidents. In the event of an incident, our vCISO solutions ensure rapid response with structured defenses to limit potential damage, protect critical assets, and maintain business continuity.
Squalio’s vCISO services help organizations:
- Maintain compliance with external cybersecurity mandates such as NIS2, ISO 27001, and other relevant regulations.
- Manage and preempt cyber risks, preventing disruptions, data loss, and operational downtime.
- Optimize cybersecurity costs by aligning investments with business priorities and mitigating unnecessary expenses.
- Provide user awareness training to equip employees with the knowledge to recognize and respond to phishing attempts and other security threats.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments using professional tools to identify and remediate weaknesses proactively.
- Perform IT control assessments to ensure policies, processes, and technologies are effective and compliant.
- Maximize the effectiveness of existing cybersecurity tools through strategic guidance and ongoing monitoring.
Each client is supported by a dedicated team, including a project manager, compliance specialist, cybersecurity technical consultant, and management expert. The service operates on a cycle of continuous enhancement, leveraging real-time dashboards for status tracking, risk visibility, and regular reporting to management with actionable recommendations. This ensures your organization benefits from scalable, proactive, and fully managed virtual CISO solutions.
Your benefits and deliverables
Tailored Compliance and Best Practices
Our virtual CISO services ensure that your cybersecurity policies and processes are fully compliant with the latest regulations and aligned with industry best practices. This maximizes both your security posture and operational efficiency, while reducing risk exposure and meeting stakeholder expectations.
Expertise Beyond In-House Capabilities
Squalio’s vCISO solutions bring a wealth of experience from multiple industries, offering strategic insight and practical guidance beyond what a single in-house expert can provide. Our team delivers comprehensive support in risk management, compliance, and cybersecurity governance.
Proactive Risk Management
Using the Cynomi risk and compliance platform, our vcISO services identify threats early and prioritize critical process improvements. This proactive approach safeguards your organization against potential cyber incidents and ensures continuous oversight of evolving risks.
Cost-Effective Elite Team
Gain access to a full team of highly skilled cybersecurity experts through vcISO as a service, at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time CISO. This allows you to implement enterprise-grade security and compliance without large overheads.
Continuity of Service
The Cynomi platform securely maintains all risk and compliance data, ensuring continuity of service even if team members change or are unavailable. Our virtual CISO services provide seamless, ongoing cybersecurity management with consistent visibility for leadership.
Deliverables
Throughout the engagement, your organization will receive comprehensive reports and insights, providing assurance of managed cybersecurity to internal stakeholders and external parties:
- Standardized and documented policies and procedures aligned with best practices.
- Vulnerability management and remediation reports.
- Compliance assessment and gap analysis reports.
- User access management and account review documentation.
- Cybersecurity awareness training results and simulated phishing test outcomes.
- Access to interactive risk and compliance dashboards for real-time monitoring.
With Squalio’s vCISO services, your organization gains strategic guidance, actionable insights, and measurable security improvements, delivering both peace of mind and compliance confidence.
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