Virtual CISO (vCISO) Services for Growing Companies
Senior security leadership from a former enterprise CISO. Flexible engagements. No junior consultants.
Book Free AssessmentWhat is a vCISO?
A vCISO is a senior security executive who leads your security program part-time. You get CISO-level strategy, reporting and audit leadership without the cost of a full-time hire.
| vCISO | Full-time CISO | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to start | 1–2 weeks | 3–6 months hiring |
| Flexibility | Scale up or down | Fixed headcount |
| AI governance expertise | Included | Rare |
| Commitment | Engagement-based | Full-time salary and benefits |
What problems does a vCISO solve?
- No security leader
- AI tools leaking data
- Regulatory pressure (HIPAA, SOC 2, FINRA, EU AI Act)
- Incidents are inevitable
- Tools nobody manages
What does your vCISO do?
- Executive security strategy and roadmap
- Board and leadership reporting
- Security committee participation
- Vendor and tool evaluation
- Security budget planning
- Regulatory and auditor liaison
- AI tool usage policy and governance
How does every engagement run?
- Weekly working session
- Biweekly status report
- Monthly leadership review
- Live compliance dashboard
- One senior point of contact
Meet your vCISO
Abdul Badruddin — Founder & Lead vCISO
Former CISO at Khoros with 25+ years in security, including IPO readiness and M&A due diligence.
About the Tiitan1 teamFrequently asked questions
What is a vCISO?
A virtual CISO is a senior security leader who runs your security program part-time, for a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
How is a vCISO different from a consultant?
A vCISO owns outcomes over time — strategy, roadmap, reporting and audits — rather than delivering a one-off report.
How quickly can a vCISO start?
Most engagements start within 1–2 weeks of the free assessment.
Who will I work with?
A senior vCISO and one point of contact. No junior consultants.
Can a vCISO help us pass SOC 2 or HIPAA?
Yes. Your vCISO prepares you for the audit and acts as liaison with the independent auditor.
What does a vCISO engagement cost?
Every engagement is scoped to your size, regulations and needs. Book a free assessment and we'll send a written proposal.
Free Assessment
Start with a free 30-minute security assessment
Walk away with your top 3 security priorities.