Virtual CISO (vCISO) Program
Caldera Cybersecurity offers Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services designed to fit your business’s unique cybersecurity maturity, risk profile, and compliance requirements. Whether you’re just getting started or need high-level strategic oversight, we provide the cybersecurity leadership your business needs—without the cost of a full-time executive.
Why Choose a vCISO?
Hiring a vCISO gives your business access to seasoned cybersecurity leadership and expert guidance to:
- Develop and mature your security program
- Stay compliant with industry frameworks like NIST, HIPAA, and CMMC
- Improve resilience against evolving threats
- Gain strategic insights without full-time overhead
Our vCISO Service Tiers
Select a package that aligns with your goals, size, and compliance journey:
🟦 Starter Shield
Best for: Small teams and nonprofits building their first cybersecurity foundation or preparing for compliance audits.
- Initial Assessment: Hardware/software inventory, staff role review, cyber risk identification
- Security Maturity Assessment: Benchmark against CMMC Level 1, identify gaps
- Security Program Roadmap: Custom plan with prioritized actions
- Weekly Guidance Calls: 1 hour/week for 8 weeks with leadership or IT staff
- Policy Development: Includes InfoSec and Incident Response Policies
- Quarterly Executive Security Review: Ongoing strategic alignment
🟨 Growth Guard
Best for: Growing businesses that need recurring cybersecurity guidance, technical insight, and program advancement.
Includes everything in Starter Shield, plus:
- Routine IT security checkpoints
- Security infrastructure optimization
- Annual risk assessments with remediation planning
🟥 Executive Strategy
Best for: Organizations with regulatory requirements and complex vendor landscapes needing strategic cybersecurity leadership.
Includes all Growth Guard features, plus:
- Executive Governance: Cybersecurity steering committee, monthly C-level briefings
- Vendor Risk Oversight: Third-party assessments and contract risk reviews
- MSSP/SOC Coordination: Enhanced detection and response management
- Strategic Program Expansion: Support for CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, HIPAA, PCI DSS
- Executive Coaching: Mentorship for your internal IT or security leads
Let’s Build a Stronger Security Program
No matter where you are on your cybersecurity journey, Caldera’s vCISO services provide the structure, expertise, and strategy to secure your business and meet compliance head-on.
Contact us today to discuss which package best aligns with your goals.
