Security leadership
without the full-time cost.
A senior cybersecurity leader on a monthly retainer. Strategic guidance, vendor oversight, board reporting, compliance management: everything a full-time CISO covers, at a fraction of the salary.
Who this is for
Defense contractors who need executive-level guidance on their CMMC program and prime contractor requirements. Healthcare organizations that need security leadership without the salary commitment. Any business where the owner or operations lead is currently the de facto CISO, which is a role they should not own alone.
What a ByteTempest vCISO does
Monthly strategy sessions with leadership. Vendor and tool review. Policy and procedure oversight. Incident response leadership when things go wrong. Board and executive reporting in plain language. Ongoing CMMC posture management for Level 2 clients. Available by phone and email between sessions for urgent questions, not just on the scheduled call.
Pricing
Monthly retainer
- Monthly 90-min strategy session
- Policy & procedure oversight
- CMMC posture management
- Vendor evaluation support
- Email support between sessions
- Annual security roadmap
Monthly retainer
- Everything in Essentials
- Board & executive reporting
- Incident response leadership
- Quarterly staff security briefings
- Phone support, 4-hour response
- Vendor contract review
- Risk register maintenance
Monthly retainer
- Everything in Full vCISO
- On-site presence as agreed
- Multiple location coverage
- Regulatory filing support
- Custom SLA
Bundle discount
vCISO clients who also use ByteTempest MDR receive 20% off the MDR monthly rate.