What Our Virtual CISO Service CoversA fully managed cybersecurity leadership function, built around your business. Assessment Security Health Snapshot A complete picture of your current security posture, gaps, and exposure across all systems. Threat Intelligence External Threat Hunting Continuous external threat analysis to identify risks targeting your business before they reach your network. Vulnerability Management Internal Threat Assessment Internal threat hunting and vulnerability assessment across your infrastructure, applications, and data. Governance Policies and Procedures Drafting and implementing information security policies tailored to your business size, sector, and compliance obligations. Strategy Security Priority Review A complete review of your cybersecurity priorities aligned to your business objectives and risk tolerance. Technology Vendor-Agnostic Recommendations Independent recommendations for cyber defence technologies and security software, with no vendor bias. Framework Cybersecurity Framework Design Design and implementation of a scalable cybersecurity framework built for your organisation's stage and risk profile. Validation Security Controls Testing Ongoing testing and validation of your security controls to confirm they perform when a real threat occurs. "
One of the key mandates of our firm is to protect the confidential information of our customers. For several years, The Driz Group team delivered exceptional value in sustaining the implementation of our cybersecurity program, performing vulnerability assessments, and assisting our IT team with remediation. The achieved compliance with the client's requirements allowed us to grow our relationships in the existing market. Jeffrey P. Beber Beber Professional Corporation |
A Virtual CISO (vCISO) is a fractional Chief Information Security Officer who provides expert cybersecurity leadership to your business on a part-time or on-demand basis. Rather than hiring a full-time CISO at $200,000 or more per year, you get access to the same level of strategic expertise at a fraction of the cost, scaled to your business size and needs.
A Virtual CISO manages your cybersecurity strategy end to end. This includes assessing your current security posture, identifying and prioritising risks, developing policies and procedures, overseeing compliance requirements, guiding your IT team, and advising your executives on cybersecurity decisions. They act as your senior security leader without being a full-time employee.
A full-time CISO is a salaried executive dedicated exclusively to your organisation. A Virtual CISO provides the same expertise on a flexible, fractional basis, typically serving multiple clients. For most Canadian SMBs, a vCISO delivers better value because you get senior-level guidance without the salary, benefits, and overhead of a permanent hire.
Yes. IT teams manage day-to-day operations and infrastructure. A Virtual CISO provides the strategic cybersecurity leadership layer that most IT teams are not equipped or resourced to handle, including risk management frameworks, compliance oversight, board-level reporting, and incident response planning. The two functions are complementary, not interchangeable.
We provide guidance across PIPEDA, SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001, and other industry-specific frameworks. Our vCISO team will identify which frameworks apply to your business, assess your current compliance gaps, and build a roadmap to meet your obligations without disrupting operations.
Most engagements begin within a few business days. We start with a security assessment to understand your current posture, then move quickly into a prioritised action plan. There is no lengthy procurement process or onboarding delay compared to hiring a full-time executive.
Pricing depends on the scope of services, the size of your organisation, and your compliance requirements. Virtual CISO services are structured to cost significantly less than a full-time hire. Contact us for a quote tailored to your business.
Insight
A snapshot of your information security health. 
InsightA snapshot of your information security health. |
External Threats
External threat hunting and analysis. 
External ThreatsExternal threat hunting and analysis. |
Internal ThreatsInternal threat hunting and vulnerability assessment. 
Internal Threats
Internal threat hunting and vulnerability assessment. |
Policies & Procedurs
Drafting policies and procedures with implementation support. 
Policies & ProcedursDrafting policies and procedures with implementation support. |
Strategic PrioritiesComplete review of cybersecurity priorities. 
PrioritiesComplete review of cybersecurity priorities. |
RecommendationsRecommend cyber defence technologies and software. 
RecommendationsRecommend cyber defence technologies and software. |
FrameworkRecommend a robust cybersecurity framework. 
FrameworkRecommend a robust cybersecurity framework. |
TestingOngoing testing of security controls. 
TestingOngoing testing of security controls. |
The ProcessIncident response process management working closely with your internal and external teams. 
The ProcessIncident response process management working closely with your internal and external teams. |
AnalysisRetrospective analysis and preparation of the necessary documentation for all levels of the organization. 
The ProcessIncident response process management working closely with your internal and external teams. |
Digital ForensicsDigital forensic analysis support and notification of law enforcement agencies when required. 
The ProcessIncident response process management working closely with your internal and external teams. |
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