Virtual CISO Retainer

Senior Security Leadership — Without the Full-Time Hire

Strategic oversight, board reporting, and regulatory liaison on a monthly retainer. NIS2 management body accountability covered.

Get Your Virtual CISO

You Need a CISO. You Can't Justify the Salary.

Regulations like NIS2 and CRA demand management body accountability for cybersecurity. Boards are personally liable. But hiring a full-time CISO costs €150,000–€250,000+ per year — before you add team, tools, and training.

Most mid-sized organizations don't need a CISO five days a week. They need one who shows up when it matters — for board meetings, audit prep, incident escalation, and strategic planning — and keeps the security programme moving forward between sessions.

A Virtual CISO Retainer gives you senior security leadership on your terms — experienced, available, and accountable — without the overhead of a full-time executive hire.

What You Get

Ongoing strategic security leadership tailored to your organisation's risk profile and regulatory obligations.

Strategic Oversight

Monthly security programme reviews, risk register updates, and roadmap alignment to keep your organisation on track.

Board Reporting

Executive-ready security reports and board presentations that translate technical risk into business language.

Regulatory Liaison

Direct engagement with NIS2 and CRA requirements, competent authority communications, and compliance tracking.

Audit Preparation

Evidence portfolio management, gap analysis, and readiness checks to ensure you pass audits with confidence.

How It Works

A structured engagement that adapts to your pace and priorities.

1

Baseline Assessment

We review your current security posture, policies, and regulatory obligations to establish a clear starting point.
2

Roadmap & Priorities

Together we define a security roadmap aligned to your business goals, risk appetite, and compliance deadlines.
3

Monthly Engagement

Regular strategy sessions, board reporting cycles, and ad-hoc availability for incidents, vendor reviews, and escalations.
4

Continuous Improvement

Quarterly programme reviews, updated risk assessments, and evolving recommendations as your organisation and the threat landscape change.

Who This Is For

Mid-sized organisations that need CISO-level guidance but not a full-time hire
Boards facing NIS2 management body accountability requirements
CTOs and IT directors who need a senior security sparring partner
Companies preparing for regulatory audits or certification processes
Organisations scaling quickly and needing security leadership to keep pace

Get Strategic Security Leadership Today

Senior security expertise on a monthly retainer. No overhead, no long hiring process — just experienced leadership when you need it.