Virtual Chief Information Security Officer: Sustainable Security Leadership Solution for Immediate Impact
RKON intentionally designed our Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) program for organizations that need a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy — whether they lack an in-house team entirely or need to supplement their existing team with additional expert resources. With RKON’s vCISO program, organizations can leverage seasoned security leadership and a supporting team of subject matter experts to solve unique cybersecurity challenges, ensuring peace of mind and proactive protection for your organization.
Service Tiers
Essential
- Named CISO backed by team of experts
- Governance
- External attack surface monitoring
- Policy and plan guidance
- Security metrics & reporting
Key Business Outcomes
Provides foundational security guidance
Delivers core governance & compliance support
Establishes baseline cybersecurity practices
Offers regulatory compliance guidance & support
Advanced
Essentials package +
- Risk management
- Board cyber awareness
- Incident response planning
- Quarterly advanced reporting
Key Business Outcomes
Expands risk management capabilities
Aligns security with business strategy
Implements strategies for risk mitigation
Improves operational efficiency
Strengthens incident response readiness
Premium
Advanced package +
- Third-party risk management
- Audit preparation & response
- Data privacy management
Key Business Outcomes
Provides strategic advisory for leadership
Manages external & third-party risks effectively
Builds trust with stakeholders
Enhances resilience & competitive advantage
Delivers premium privacy & audit preparation
Service Tiers
Essential
Named CISO backed by team of experts
Governance
External attack surface monitoring
Policy and plan guidance
Security metrics & reporting
Key Business Outcomes
Provides foundational security guidance
Delivers core governance & compliance support
Establishes baseline cybersecurity practices
Offers regulatory compliance guidance & support
Advanced
Essentials package +
Risk management
Board cyber awareness
Incident response planning
Quarterly advanced reporting
Key Business Outcomes
Expands risk management capabilities
Aligns security with business strategy
Implements strategies for risk mitigation
Improves operational efficiency
Strengthens incident response readiness
Premium
Advanced package +
Third party risk management
Audit preparation & response
Data privacy management
Key Business Outcomes
Provides strategic advisory for leadership
Manages external & third-party risks effectively
Builds trust with stakeholders
Enhances resilience & competitive advantage
Delivers premium privacy & audit preparation
$500,000+ in reduced cyber risk
annually through strategic oversight, policy enforcement, and proactive threat reduction
60% fewer audit findings
giving you faster audit closures and stronger regulatory posture
65% time savings
on audit prep and compliance reporting thanks to standardized artifacts and streamlined workflow
62% reduction in exposed assets
minimizing your attack surface and increasing resilience
3X+ return on security investment
by aligning your cybersecurity spend to tangible business risk reduction
vCISO Delivery Process
Onboarding
- Comprehensive intake to understand your organization’s unique environment, priorities, and challenges
- Define engagement objectives and identify key stakeholders
- Assign your named vCISO
Assessment
- Conduct a detailed evaluation of your current security posture
- Measure maturity against NIST CSF 2.0 standards
- Deliver a comprehensive current maturity score
Assessment
- Conduct a detailed evaluation of your current security posture
- Measure maturity against NIST CSF 2.0 standards
- Deliver a comprehensive current maturity score
Roadmap Development
- Build a customized Improvement Roadmap aligned with your business goals and risk tolerance
- Prioritize initiatives to enhance security maturity and operational resilience
Implementation
- Execute prioritized initiatives in collaboration with your team and third-party vendors
- Provide expert guidance and tools for effective program execution
Implementation
- Execute prioritized initiatives in collaboration with your team and third-party vendors
- Provide expert guidance and tools for effective program execution
Ongoing Support
Attack board meetings, audits, and security inquiries with confidence. Our vCISOs are trusted industry experts and recognized speakers with deep experience briefing boards from SMB’s to Fortune 500 companies. With their expertise on your side, you’re equipped to navigate even the toughest security conversations with confidence.
Additional Capabilities
Virtual Officer
To deliver large projects or meet emergency demand with no additional contracting.
Security Awareness & Training
To strengthen your human firewall through education & reinforcement via testing campaigns.
Advanced Advisory Services
To bring mature planning and strategy to a single domain.
Managed Detection & Response
To identify and respond to security incidents in your enterprise and cloud infrastructure.
Malware Readiness & Detection
Protect your organization from malware and ransomware or ensure your current controls are sufficient.
Why RKON
Every organization, from SMB’s to large enterprise organizations, needs experts across a wide variety of fields to effectively tackle the modern IT environment. RKON’s portfolio is end-to-end. We strategize, build, integrate, execute, and support, giving clients one single accountable partner to help them build technology solutions that drive business value.
With our tailored technology solutions, our team effectively communicates with auditors and stakeholders while addressing your organization’s specific challenges and compliance needs.
Comprehensive team of experts, from C-level leadership to analysts, supporting your organization at every level. Achieve a two-level maturity gain in your security program—based on NIST CSF v2.0—by shifting from reactive to proactive governance in just 12 months.
Unlike one-size-fits-all providers, RKON integrates directly with your leadership team to prioritize risk, guide strategy, and build security maturity in a way that aligns with your growth goals and compliance needs. Backed by a team of experienced security professionals and a track record supporting enterprise and PE-backed clients, RKON delivers actionable governance, hands-on leadership, and measurable results.
