Expert Virtual CISO Services That Fit Your Business
Leading Cyber Security is challenging. Balancing compliance, managing threats, and adapting to shifting priorities requires a clear strategy — and that’s not always easy with limited resources and budget. Our Virtual CISO advisory service provides experienced leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. We work closely with your team to create a clear plan, identify key focus areas, and guide your strategy to ensure best practices and stronger security.
What Is A vCISO Service?
A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (or information security officer CISO) is an outsourced Cyber Security leader who develops and maintains strategic security initiatives. With deep industry experience and up-to-date knowledge, a vCISO can support your organisation in developing and implementing practical control measures, managing security incidents, and strengthening your overall security posture.
A fractional information security officer vCISO delivers CISO-level leadership on a part-time, contract, or as-needed basis. This is ideal for businesses that want the expertise of a CISO without the expense of a full-time executive.
Because Chief Information Security Officers are in high demand and typically command six-figure salaries, many businesses struggle to hire one in-house. A Virtual CISO service gives you access to the same level of expertise—at a fraction of the cost.
Our Virtual CISO Consulting Services can offer:
- Support in managing security at every level, from technical controls to leadership reporting
- Practical support to turn security policies, risk management, and compliance into action
- Access to our full team of GRC specialists, backed by experienced Cyber Security and technical experts
- A flexible approach to information security — shaped around how you work, with support available part-time or as and when you need it.
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Our fractional vCISO service seamlessly integrates with your IT team, acting as a natural extension rather than a separate entity. By working hand-in-hand with your internal teams, we ensure that we align with your business initiatives and drive towards shared goals together.
“Four chose Equilibrium because of their genuine and transparent approach, fair pricing, and exceptional business and technical knowledge. Equilibrium have great connections in the industry, work with leading technical vendors, and they ensure that their customers are educated and advised in a true partnership. The team always go above and beyond to ensure we receive great service and have their skills and experience at our disposal.”
Jake Fraser
IT Director, Four Communications
What Areas Can Our vCISO Service Cover?
The scope for Virtual CISO services we offer is shaped entirely around your needs. We know every business has different security risks, pressures, and priorities. We can help you identify where the gaps are in your information security strategy and what needs attention—but it’s driven by your goals. You choose what matters. We bring the support and vCISO experience to help you get it done.
- Maturity Assessment & Benchmarking
Baseline current security posture and measure progress using frameworks like CIS and NIST.
- Incident Response Planning & Testing
Build and validate IR plans through tabletop exercises, gap analysis, and coordination with your incident response team to manage security incidents effectively.
- Supplier & Third-Party Risk Management
Set up structured processes to assess, track, and manage vendor risks.
- Security Strategy & Roadmap Development
Develop a practical, business-aligned roadmap with quick wins and long-term goals, guided by a virtual chief information security officer mindset and informed by board-level insights.
- Policy Review & Implementation
Refresh outdated policies to ensure they’re relevant, realistic, and enforceable.
- Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
Map controls to standards like ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, PCI-DSS, and CAF, supported by an information security officer CISO with proven experience in compliance.
- Risk Register Creation & Ongoing Risk Management
Identify and document key risks with mitigation tracking and regular reviews.
- Security Tool & Technology Advisory
Provide vendor-neutral guidance on selecting and implementing the right tools.
- Secure Development Guidance
Integrate security early into software and product development cycles.
- Ongoing Advisory & Leadership Support
Be a sounding board for key decisions, support internal teams, and ensure your virtual CISO advisory services remain aligned with evolving business priorities.
Our Virtual CISO Service Process Explained
- Kick Off & Discovery
We start by getting to know your team, your business, and your current security setup. In this initial stage, we meet with key stakeholders, clarify objectives, and gather the information needed to define the scope for virtual CISO services that best fits your organisation’s unique needs.
- Independent Security Assessment
Next, we take a close look at your existing policies, technical controls, and governance processes. Combining what you share with our own independent analysis, we build a clear picture of your current security posture—identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Roadmap & Strategic Planning
With the insights from our assessment, we put together a practical and business-aligned security roadmap. This isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about supporting your wider strategy, staying ahead of compliance needs, and addressing real-world risks in a way that works for your organisation.
- Ongoing vCISO Support
From here, we become your trusted security partner—providing expert advice, practical support, and leadership guidance as part of your extended team. Whether it’s refining policies, advising on tools and technologies, or supporting leadership decisions. We’re here to help move things forward.
- Continuous Improvement
Security isn’t static, and neither is our service. We stay closely involved to track progress, adapt to changes, and make sure your security strategy keeps pace with your business and the threat landscape. It’s a long-term partnership focused on delivering lasting impact.
What To Expect From Your Virtual CISO Service?
Explore how our vCISO services can support what matters most to you — and whether we’re the right fit to help you move forward. Your business has its own goals, challenges, and ways of working.
- Clear Goals from the Start
We set clear priorities and milestones together, so progress can be tracked over time. You’ll have visibility of what’s moving, where support is needed, and how security improvements are delivering value.
- Dedicated Support
You’ll have a consistent strategic lead as your main contact, supported by our wider team. They’ll stay closely involved and ensure everything stays on track.
- Flexible Contract Periods
As a fractional CISO we can support you long-term or for a set period, depending on your goals. Whether it’s guiding overall strategy or helping with a specific need like audit prep or incident response. We’ll tailor the engagement to suit your priorities and timelines.
- Board-Ready Insights
We give you clear, actionable updates that make it easy to keep the board and senior leadership informed. From risk and compliance to key decisions, you’ll have the right information to show progress and support strategic conversations.
- Strategic Guidance With Technical Depth
Our fractional CISO service goes beyond boardroom advice. We bring the technical understanding needed to turn strategy into action — whether it’s improving cyber awareness, guiding penetration testing, or implementing DNS-layer protections. We don’t just recommend what to do — we know how it should be done and can support you every step of the way.
Why Choose Equilibrium's Virtual CISO Advisory Service?
- Experienced and Trusted: With years in the industry and the right certifications, we know what works and how to keep your business secure.
- A Team of Experts: Our diverse team brings a wide range of skills, ensuring you always get the right support and advice. We continuously invest in top-tier talent and knowledge to stay ahead of evolving threats.
- Your Security Comes First: We always focus on what’s best for your business, recommending only what you truly need, not pushing unnecessary solutions.
Need a Trusted vCISO to Guide Your Security Strategy?
At Equilibrium, we offer flexible Virtual CISO (vCISO) services to help your organisation manage evolving cyber risks and strengthen its overall security posture. We take a long-term, partnership-focused approach to your cybersecurity strategy — setting clear, measurable milestones, ensuring your goal set is met, and managing both short term priorities and ongoing improvements for lasting resilience.
Our team combines extensive experience with leading certifications, including CREST, OSCP, The Cyber Scheme and Cyber Essentials. From shaping your information security strategy to advising on data security, risk assessment, and incident response planning, our vCISO approach is both strategic and cost-effective—saving you time, resources, and internal overheads.
To discuss your requirements or get a tailored estimate of virtual CISO cost, book a free consultation or call us on 0121 663 0055.
- Backed by Extensive Experience: Access decades of insight across industries, technologies, and threat landscapes
- Reduce Time-Consuming Processes: Streamline compliance, governance, and decision-making with expert oversight
- Compliance Support: Let your vCISO streamline audits, frameworks, and documentation with expert guidance
- Improve Overall Security Posture: Strengthen detection, prevention, and response capabilities across the business