V-ISO Virtual Information Security Officer
Compliance Culture V-ISO: Your Virtual
Information Security Officer.
Monarch V-ISO: Your Virtual Information Security Officer.
What is Compliance Culture V-ISO Service?
Compliance Culture Virtual Information Security Officer (V-ISO) service offers expert cybersecurity leadership tailored to your organization’s unique needs—without the expense of a full-time hire. Functioning as a seamless part of your team, our V-ISO service provides personalized strategies, professional insights, and proactive support to enhance your cybersecurity framework and ensure alignment with relevant industry requirements.

How Compliance Culture ISC's V-ISO Supports your compliance needs :
Key Benefits of Compliance Culture ISC's V-ISO Services:
- Experienced V-ISOs – Each of our V-ISOs brings over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and business operations, ensuring your security measures align seamlessly with your business objectives.
- Cost-Effective Expertise – Gain access to seasoned cybersecurity professionals at a fraction of the cost of a full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
- Custom Policies and Procedures – We develop and implement policies and plans specifically designed to address your organization’s unique challenges and compliance requirements.
- Regulatory Compliance Made Simple – With our expertise, navigating complex frameworks like CMMC, HIPAA, ePHI, and FFEIC becomes straightforward, ensuring your business is prepared for assessments.
- Proactive Security Planning – Our V-ISOs help identify risks, address vulnerabilities, and create a roadmap for ongoing cybersecurity improvement.
Compliance Culture V-ISO: An extension of your team
Each of our advisors is a senior information and cybersecurity professional with a minimum of 20 years’ experience. You also get monthly meetings, project tracking and reporting, privileged pricing, and much more.
Advantages of Choosing Us as Your Virtual CISO (V-ISO)
When you partner with us as your Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (V-ISO), you gain access to top-tier cybersecurity expertise and long-term compliance sustainability without the expense and commitment of a full-time, in-house CISO. Here’s why choosing us as your V-CISO is the right decision for your organization:

Determining Pricing for Our V-ISO Services
The cost of hiring a full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in the U.S. typically ranges from $150,000 to $250,000 annually, depending on the size of the organization, industry, and the scope of responsibility. This equates to roughly $37,500 to $62,500 per quarter for a full-time, in-house CISO.
In contrast, by working with us as your V-CISO, you gain the same level of expertise, but at a much more affordable price. Here’s a starting point of our quarterly pricing based on an engagement of 10 hours per month:
Quarterly VCISO Price – Low end: $8,000 per quarter (ideal for smaller organizations or those with less complex security and compliance needs)
With us, you can access highly experienced security leadership, tailored specifically to your needs, while saving significantly compared to the national average for a full-time, in-house CISO. By choosing our V-CISO services, you’re also ensuring the long-term sustainability and continuous enhancement of your compliance and security posture—all while staying within budget.
Sources for cost analysis:
Glassdoor (CISO Salary Data): https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/us-ciso-salary-SRCH_KO0,4.htm
Payscale (CISO Salary Data): https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Chief_Information_Security_Officer_(CISO)/Salary
Indeed (CISO Salary Information): https://www.indeed.com/salaries/Chief-Information-Security-Officer-CISO-Salarie