Executive-level security leadership for your SMB — without the full-time cost.
The Guardyne COE vCISO knowledge area provides everything SMBs need to understand, evaluate, and engage virtual CISO services. Backed by Guardyne365 automated protection — your vCISO governs the platform, you focus on your business.
The cost advantage
The same expertise. 30–40% of the cost.
A full-time CISO is out of reach for most SMBs — but going without executive security leadership is a risk most can’t afford. The Guardyne vCISO closes that gap.
Average annual salary — before benefits, equity, recruiting costs, and onboarding overhead. Requires local hiring or relocation. One set of experience and industry knowledge.
Of the cost of a full-time hire. Consumption-based, scoped to your needs. Multi-industry experience, available immediately, works anywhere — no relocation required.
Significantly more affordableIs a vCISO right for you?
Four signs a Guardyne vCISO is the right fit
You don’t need a full security department to benefit from executive security leadership. Here’s when a vCISO makes the most sense for your SMB.
You handle sensitive data
Every organization today handles sensitive information — customer records, financial data, health information, employee files. A vCISO ensures a program is in place to protect it.
Your budget limits a full hire
A Guardyne vCISO delivers the same depth of expertise as a full-time CISO at 30–40% of the cost — scoped to exactly what your business needs right now.
You have specific security needs
Policy definition, data classification, compliance objectives, risk assessment — a vCISO can scope to your specific tasks without a full-program commitment.
You need specialized industry expertise
Healthcare, finance, defense, legal — each industry has unique requirements. A Guardyne vCISO brings the exact experience your sector demands, matched to your business size and M365 environment.
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