Compliance and virtual chief information security officer services provide the strategy, policies, risk assessments and audit preparation that technology alone cannot.
Who compliance and vCISO Services is best for
This service is a strong fit for organizations facing HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, CMMC or cyber insurance requirements without a security executive. The right provider and design depend on your locations, applications and tolerance for downtime, which is where an independent comparison pays off.
What to evaluate before you buy
- Frameworks covered
- Deliverables and cadence
- Audit support
- Relationship to managed security services
How Connectivity Counsel helps
We begin with your requirements rather than a product. Our advisors document your sites and goals, identify which providers can deliver compliance and vCISO Services at your addresses, gather pricing, and present the options in a consistent format. We then support the contract, the installation and any escalation afterward. There is no charge to you for this work.
Providers we represent for compliance and vCISO Services
40 providers in our portfolio list capabilities in this area. They include:
- Blue Mantis
- Cipher
- CompassMSP
- DYOPATH
- Effortless Office
- Integris
- ITS
- Logically
- Ntiva
- 11:11 Systems
- Access One
- ActZero (now WatchGuard)
- Ascend Technologies
- CBTS
- COEO Solutions
- CommandLink
- Crown Castle (now Zayo)
- CyberMaxx
- Flexential
- Focus Technology
- Globalgig
- GTT
- Impact Networking
- LevelBlue
- Lingo
- Lumen
- Managed Solution
- MetTel
- Mindsight
- Ntirety (now 11:11 Systems)
- RapidScale
- SilverSky
- Telesystem
- Thrive
- TierPoint
- TPx
- Verizon
- Xcitium
- XenTegra
- XTIUM
Related cybersecurity services
- Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
- Managed Firewall
- Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Security Operations Center and SIEM
- DDoS Mitigation
- Email Security
- Zero Trust Network Access
- Security Awareness Training
- Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing
Industries that rely on compliance and vCISO Services
Frequently asked questions
What is compliance and vCISO Services?
Compliance and virtual chief information security officer services provide the strategy, policies, risk assessments and audit preparation that technology alone cannot.
How much does compliance and vCISO Services cost?
Pricing depends on your locations, capacity or user counts, contract term and the provider. Connectivity Counsel gathers quotes from multiple providers for your exact requirements so you can compare real numbers instead of list prices.
How do I choose a provider for compliance and vCISO Services?
Compare providers on frameworks covered, deliverables and cadence and audit support. An independent advisor can run that comparison for you and explain the trade-offs.
How long does it take to implement compliance and vCISO Services?
Timelines range from a few days for cloud and wireless services to several months where network construction is required. We give you a realistic schedule for each option before you sign and track the installation afterward.
Does it cost anything to use Connectivity Counsel for compliance and vCISO Services?
No. Connectivity Counsel does not charge clients for advisory, quoting or ordering support. Providers compensate us when you choose their service, and you pay the provider directly under the provider's own contract and pricing.
Is Connectivity Counsel tied to a single provider?
No. Connectivity Counsel is an independent advisor with a portfolio of more than 230 providers. Recommendations are based on your addresses, requirements, budget and timeline, and we show you competing options side by side.