Managed vCISO Services
Known as Fractional or Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) Services
Defining, Managing, and
Optimizing Your Security
Programs
At Klavan, we recognize the need for strong cybersecurity leadership to protect your organization from ongoing threats. Our Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services offer expert advice and strategies tailored to your business. Whether you are a small startup or a larger company, our vCISO solutions provide flexible options to improve your security and reduce risks. Cyber threats are increasing, with 65% of small and medium businesses facing attacks last year. Regulatory requirements and cyber insurance standards are tougher than ever. In today’s environment, strategic cybersecurity guidance is essential. You need someone who can evaluate risks, develop a thorough cybersecurity plan, ensure compliance, and maintain business continuity.
Benefits of vCISO Services
Powered by our very own AI -driven Vanguard platform and integrating decades of CISO experience, our vCISO service offers the benefits of an in-house CISO – at a fraction of the cost.
Managed vCISO Services – Subscription Tiers
Our Managed Virtual CISO (vCISO) service provides expert leadership for your security and compliance programs — from roadmap to audits, vendor reviews to board reporting. Whether you're starting from scratch or scaling security for growth, we're here to lead and execute.
Already using a GRC platform like Vanta or Drata? We integrate directly with your tools. Need one? Our Vanguard Platform is available as an add-on — and includes bonus advisory hours each month.
$1,500/month
+ $2,000/month for optional Vanguard Platform (+3 bonus advisory hours/month)
For early-stage companies building baseline security programs and getting audit-ready.
Includes:
- Monthly vCISO Strategy Call (60 mins)
- Annual Security Roadmap
- Incident Response Plan (template + annual review)
- SOC 2 Type I & vendor security support
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Support with basic security questionnaires(e.g., customer due diligence)
- 2 hours/month of core advisory/project time
- Email support (48-hour response)
$3,500/month
+ $2,000/month for optional Vanguard Platform (+3 bonus advisory hours/month)
For scaling companies preparing for audits, vendor reviews, and enterprise sales.
Everything in Tier 1, plus:
- Biweekly vCISO Check-ins (60 mins)
- Policy Creation + Reviews (up to 4/year)
- Quarterly Risk Assessment + Threat Briefing
- Compliance Oversight (SOC 2, ISO27001, HIPAA/PHIPA)
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Security questionnaire support(up to 2/month)
- Slack or priority email support (24-hour response)
- 5 hours/month of core advisory/project time
$7,500/month Platform Included
Vanguard Platform Included (+6 bonus advisory hours/month)
For post-Series A/B, regulated industries, or security-first orgs needing board-level insights and deep support.
Everything in Tier 2, plus:
- Monthly Executive or Board Reporting
- Quarterly Tabletop Exercises (TTX)
- KPI Dashboards & Security Metrics
- Vendor Risk Management
- Incident Response Retainer (first-response coordination)
- Full questionnaire & due diligence support (RFPs, custom enterprise requests, etc.)
- 10 hours/month of core vCISO advisory time
- Slack + Signal Support (<12-hour response)
- Vanguard Platform Included + 6 bonus hours (total = 16 hrs/month)
Realize Your Security Vision
Our vCISO services are designed to help you develop a comprehensive roadmap, create a concrete plan of action, and implement necessary changes. The end result is a tangible transformation of your cybersecurity vision into reality.
Get the Right Policies for You
We specialize in creating a specific set of security policies and remediation plans that cater to the unique needs of your business and industry. This ensures that you have the right controls in place to effectively mitigate risk.
Maintain Compliance
Our team conducts automated and continuous compliance readiness assessments. We generate an actionable plan complete with a prioritized task list to help you achieve and maintain compliance, while continuously tracking your progress toward compliance goals.
Continuously Manage Cyber Posture
Unlike one-time risk assessments that only provide snapshots of your security posture, our vCISO services offer continuous assessments and updates. This ensures that your real-time security posture, risk level, and compliance readiness are always current.
Get the Benefits of a CISO
With our vCISO services, you gain strategic support to enhance your security posture without the need to hire a costly full-time security executive. This solution allows you to leverage the expertise of seasoned security professionals tailored to your organization’s needs.
Aggregate security monitoring tools with our vCISO Service.
Our Vanguard Platform includes a comprehensive suite designed to encompass the majority of monitoring tools necessary for ensuring full visibility and maintaining compliance controls across your organization. This thorough approach helps to enhance your security posture while simplifying the management of your security resources.
