The Cybervize platform plus a virtual CISO, your outsourced CISO on a retainer, who permanently fills the security function. For mid-market and corporates, without a full-time CISO hire.
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Cybervize's Virtual CISO, often called an outsourced or external CISO, is the permanent staffing of the security function through the Cybervize platform plus a senior CISO on retainer. Mid-market companies without an in-house CISO take the function from €3,600/month. Corporates use the same path with a project-based daily rate and the corporate modules of the platform. Both get the same solution at the level of expansion that fits them.
How the CISO role differs from the operational security officer is covered in our article on the difference between a CISO and an ISO.
Our vCISO service combines human expertise with intelligent automation. An experienced cybersecurity expert takes over the strategic management of your security measures, while the Cybervize platform automates risk assessments, compliance checks, and the generation of appropriate measures. This means for you: Maximum security with minimal effort.
| Criterion | vCISO | Full-time CISO | IT Manager |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costs | From €3,600/month | €150,000 - €220,000/year | €100,000 - €160,000/year |
| Flexibility | |||
| Expertise Level | Enterprise-Grade | Varies | Basic |
| Availability | As needed | Full-time | Full-time |
| Industry Experience | Cross-industry | Limited | Limited |
Ranges for mid-market companies with 100–1,000 employees, plus an industry spread of up to +30 %. Large enterprises and highly regulated sectors (banking, insurance, critical infrastructure) typically run 30–50 % above these figures.
Services (up to 20 hours per month):
Goal:
Basic assumption of the CISO function with continuous security management. Ideal for companies that want to take the first step towards a fully integrated Virtual CISO.
Services (up to 40 hours per month):
Goal:
More comprehensive, intensive support of the Virtual CISO function with a quantitative increase in supported hours. Designed for companies that need deeper strategic integration and operational control.
Services (flexible, typically 40+ hours per month):
Goal:
Comprehensive and customized assumption of the CISO function for companies with the highest security requirements and complex challenges. Offers maximum flexibility and individual adaptation.
Secure enterprise-level cybersecurity expertise now at a fraction of the cost of a full-time CISO.
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