VIRTUAL CISO (vCISO)
Flexible & reliable security expertise — made for you
With an average annual cost of over $200,000 and cybersecurity skills shortages at an all-time high, having a dedicated Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role can be an unattainable cybersecurity goal for many organizations. Still, the work of a CISO is important for progressing cybersecurity maturity and managing business risk.
What if you could skip the hiring hassle but still have all the benefits of a CISO for your organization, at a fraction of the cost? That’s where Ascend’s vCISO services can help. Our on-demand cybersecurity leadership and expertise enables your organization to become secure and compliant with ease.
Cyber Risk Management
Identify cybersecurity gaps,
plus receive advice & consulting around compliance frameworks
Ongoing Support
Continuous contact with experts,
valuable insight, & support for security initiatives
Program Customization
Scale vCISO services to fit the specific security concerns & needs of your organization
Need a ciso without the hiring hassle? ascend can help.
WHY CONSIDER A vCISO?
%
savings on the average annual expense of a CISO
Hire a dedicated CISO resource in hours, not months by choosing to go virtual. The expense to hire a CISO in-house continues to grow, while the global cybersecurity unemployment rate hovers at 0% for yet another year. Skip the time and expense of hiring by choosing a vCISO.
virtual ciso benefits
no full-time payroll or training
& certification costs
Specialized cybersecurity expertise & access to cyber threat intelligence
leadership & meet goals
Unbiased, third-party eyes
on your organization’s
cyber program
vCISO PROCESS
Continue Exploring
Datasheet: vCISO
Blog: Why CISO oversight is critical to a steadfast security program
eBook: MSSPs – the Ultimate Guide to Making the Right Choice
