Virtual CISO Services for IT Government Contractors
The only proactive cybersecurity
compliance services with tangible ROI.
Show real improvements in your security posture and unique value in the market.
What is reactive compliance costing you?
Compliance as-needed may prepare you for the next audit, but what about the next risk?
Threats and regulations evolve faster than ad hoc controls can be implemented, leading to gaps and compliance failures that only grow over time.
Imagine never having to think about
cybersecurity compliance again.
Done Before
It’s Required
When the prime contractor or agency notifies you of a new requirement, you can confidently say “It’s already covered.”
Security Improvements
You Can See
Demonstrate your difference to clients, regulators, and prospects with concrete, measurable security improvements.
Expert Protection That
Scales With You
Choose and adjust the Virtual CISO Service bundle based on your needs and budget, no matter when or how often they change.
This is what a competitive compliance advantage looks like.
Duffy’s Virtual CISO Services are the only proactive programs that strengthen your security posture with concrete, measurable improvements you, regulators, and your clients can see.
- Track your organization's threat level reduction through our comprehensive scoring system.
- Visualize progress with detailed trending analysis and executive dashboards.
- Demonstrate tangible ROI from your cybersecurity investments.
- Show clients and regulators exactly how security is improving over time.
Breathe easier at any stage of growth.
When you match one of our vCISO service bundles to your needs and budget, you get expert-led
cybersecurity compliance equivalent to the annual cost of an administrative assistant.
Get secure and stay compliant
Ongoing security guidance so nothing falls through the cracks
Full security leadership without hiring a full-time CISO
Updating
Fully Managed
Testing
Supporting
Need something custom?
We tailor vCISO services to your business, industry, and compliance requirements.
Security Services
Basic
Get secure and stay compliant
Best for: Small businesses needing foundational security
Standard
Ongoing security guidance so nothing falls through the cracks
Best for: Growing companies that need consistent oversight
Executive
Full security leadership without hiring a full-time CISO
Best for: Organizations needing strategic, hands-on leadership
Creation
Updating
Fully Managed
Testing
Supporting
Need something custom?
We tailor vCISO services to your business, industry, and compliance requirements.
Basic
For organizations that need a clear starting point for security and compliance, but will manage most day-to-day efforts internally.
Detailed Description:
- One-time security assessment to identify key risks and gaps reviewing cybersecurity best practices
- Prioritized roadmap outlining what to fix and when
- Guidance on applicable compliance requirements (CMMC, NIST, HIPAA, etc.)
- Starter policies and documentation templates
- High-level review of current security posture
Technical Deliverables:
- Security assessment report with identified risks and gaps
- Prioritized remediation roadmap (what to address first)
- Compliance requirement mapping (relevant frameworks and controls)
- Policy and documentation templates
- Summary-level findings report
Standard
(Includes all of Basic, plus the following)
For growing organizations that need ongoing security guidance, visibility into risk, and help staying on track with compliance.
Detailed Description:
- Ongoing risk tracking and prioritization (what to fix next and why)
- Regular security reviews and progress check-ins
- Guidance on selecting and managing security tools and vendors
- Support preparing for audits and compliance reviews
- Employee security awareness guidance and recommendations
- Updates to policies and documentation as your business evolves
Technical Deliverables:
- Risk tracker with ongoing tracking and status updates
- Regular risk reporting (what’s improved, what still needs attention)
- Security controls assessment and maturity scoring
- Vendor risk evaluations and recommendations
- Incident response plan review and tabletop exercises
- Security metrics dashboard (KPIs for ongoing visibility)
Executive
(Includes all of Standard, plus the following)
For organizations that need hands-on security leadership, strategic direction, and accountability—without hiring a full-time CISO.
Detailed Description:
- Direct access to a vCISO for ongoing strategic leadership
- Active management of your security program (not just guidance)
- Leadership during security incidents and critical events
- Direct collaboration with your leadership team and IT providers
- Executive-level reporting for board members, clients, or regulators
- Long-term security strategy aligned to business goals
Technical Deliverables:
- Executive-ready reports and presentations (board/leadership level)
- Incident response leadership and coordination
- Security architecture guidance (tools, systems, and design decisions)
- Ongoing program management and accountability tracking
- Advanced risk reporting with business impact analysis
- Strategic security roadmap with continuous updates
This is the closest you can get to a full-time CISO—at a fraction of the cost.
Stay ahead of compliance and competitors
without the headaches.
Here’s how:
Step 1
SCHEDULE A CALL
Set up a conversation with one of our experts. They’ll listen to your concerns and suggest next steps.
Step 2
BUILD A PLAN
We’ll assess your systems and design a plan to get them compliant.
Step 3
FILL THE GAPS
We’ll then work with your team to implement your plan so your systems remain compliant.
Step 4
BREATHE EASY
Know your systems are always secure, compliant, and a step ahead no matter what.
Executive Buy-In
For vCISO services to be successful, executive leadership must support the potential operational changes that come with proactive cybersecurity compliance. Our experts will work with you to brief your executives, answer questions, and secure their buy-in.
Current System Status
We'll compare your system to the requirements regulators currently expect. In the process, we'll make sure your Security Architecture, Data Flows, and Roles & Requirements are clearly defined.
Set Security Policies
We'll work with you to develop the policies that set the security posture you need and define how your systems, data, and resources will be protected.
Implement Controls
System improvements are made to fill any gaps discovered in Step 2.
Set Procedures
Documented procedures are used to keep a consistent process for our implementation of enforcement controls.
Validation
Validation includes a risk assessment, vulnerability assessment, security awareness training, and security roles training.
Monitoring
Systems are monitored to detect and respond to attacks––malicious or accidental.
Maintenance
Annual reviews and tests demonstrate the effectiveness of system protections against the latest threats and close any gaps found.