Virtual Chief Information Security Officer as a Service (vCISOaaS)
Your Expert Cybersecurity Strategist – Protect Your Business, Win More Contracts, and Stay Compliant.
What Is a vCISO?
Your Expert Cybersecurity Strategist—Scaled to Your Business
A Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) is a senior-level cybersecurity expert who works with your business—without being on your full-time payroll.
They take on the role of leading and managing your company’s cybersecurity strategy, just like a full-time CISO would at a large enterprise.
Hiring a full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) can cost $250,000+ per year—a significant burden for small and mid-sized organizations.
That's why we offer you our vCISO Service at Direnzic:
- A dedicated expert who understands your risks and industry
- A strategic plan for protecting your systems, data, and clients
- Ongoing help with compliance, like HIPAA, NIST, or CMMC
- Someone who works alongside your team to train, guide, and respond
- You get all the value of a CISO, with none of the overhead.
Think of a vCISO as Your Cybersecurity Coach
Think of a vCISO as your cybersecurity coach—someone who sees the threats coming, calls the right plays, and keeps your business in the game and ahead of the competition.
Whether you're looking to win contracts, pass audits, or simply stop worrying about "what ifs," your vCISO makes sure you're not just protected—you’re prepared.
Watch this video to learn more:
"Your business deserves a cybersecurity coach who can call the plays and stop the threats."
Why Your Business Needs a vCISO ... Now More Than Ever
What Happens With—and Without—Expert Cybersecurity Leadership
Without a vCISO
Compliance failures can lead to fines, lost contracts, and audits.
Disconnected tools create weak points that hackers can exploit.
Breaches cause downtime, legal costs, and lost customer trust.
You’re reacting to threats instead of preventing them.
With Direnzic
as Your vCISO
Meet compliance standards like HIPAA, NIST, and CMMC with confidence.
Centralized cybersecurity strategy aligned to your business goals.
You’re proactively protected, not just hoping nothing goes wrong.
Prepared for incidents with structured response plans and expert guidance.
A vCISO isn’t a luxury—it’s a safeguard for your operations and future.
The Cyber Risk Reality
“Small” Doesn’t Mean Safe
You might be thinking: “I’m just a small business. No one would target me.”
Unfortunately, that’s exactly the mindset hackers love.
Here’s the reality:
A cyberattack happens every 39 seconds
43% of attacks target small and mid-sized businesses
Most businesses hit by a breach never fully recover
60% of small businesses close within 6 months of a major cyberattack
Cybercriminals don’t discriminate based on the size of the company.
They care how unprepared you are.
Can you afford
NOT to have a vCISO?
$200,000
Average cost of a cyberattack for SMBs
$50,000+
Non-compliance fines for HIPAA violations can exceed $50,000 per incident.
$200,000+
A failed security audit can mean losing contracts worth hundreds of thousands—or more.
What’s Included in Our vCISO Service
Everything You Need to Stay Secure and Compliant
Cybersecurity Roadmap Development
A custom strategy that aligns your security with business goals and compliance requirements.
Regulatory & Compliance Guidance
Navigate complex standards like HIPAA, NIST, CMMC, PCI-DSS with confidence.
Risk & Threat Assessments
Spot vulnerabilities before hackers do and prioritize what to fix first.
Security Incident Response Planning
Be ready with structured plans that reduce damage and speed recovery.
Employee Security Awareness Training
Reduce risk from human error with easy, ongoing team education.
Vendor & Third-Party Security Oversight
Vendor & Third-Party Security Oversight
Real Results. Trusted Experience.
Proven Protection That Pays Off
Why businesses choose Direnzic and stay protected.
98%
of our clients pass audits on the first attempt
70%
savings on average for cyber incident costs
"With Direnzic as our vCISO, we passed our compliance audit with zero issues, and even benefited from recieving an increase to our bond. I finally feel confident about our cybersecurity. It’s like having a full-time expert on our team without the cost!”
— Sean B, Monroe Water Treatment Plant Director
Why Direnzic?
Unlike generic cybersecurity firms, Direnzic specializes in compliance-driven, strategic security solutions for highly regulated industries like water utilities, municipal agencies, and critical infrastructure.
Our experts bring 20+ years of real-world experience, helping businesses like yours strengthen security postures, pass audits, and eliminate cyber risks.
We don't just help businesses survive cyber threats. We use security as a business growth driver.
Don't Wait for a Cyber Crisis
Hackers Don’t Wait. Neither Should You.
Every day you delay is another opportunity for cybercriminals. Don’t leave your business’s fate to chance.
Even if you think you’re “too small” or “not a target,” remember: hackers don’t discriminate.
Be proactive, protect your business, and keep moving forward with confidence—starting today!