vCISO Services & Solutions
Strategic Security Leadership Without the Full-Time Cost

Onward’s Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) service delivers enterprise-level cybersecurity strategy, leadership, and governance — without the expense of a full-time executive.
We partner with your leadership team to build and maintain a security program that aligns with your business goals, compliance requirements, and cyber insurance obligations.
Our vCISO Services Include:
- 9Cybersecurity leadership and governance
- 9Cybersecurity policy creation and management
- 9Cyber compliance framework management
- 9Incoming client cyber audit management
- 9Cyber insurance compliance management
- 9Cyber risk management and reporting
- 9Vendor risk assessment and management
- 9Security incident response leadership
- 9Quarterly Security Reviews and strategic planning
Benefits for Clients:
- Reduce compliance risk with proactive governance.
- Gain CISO-level strategy without adding headcount.
- Simplify insurance, audit, and regulatory reporting.
- Improve decision-making with clear, prioritized risk assessments.
- Ensure sensitive data is governed and protected.

vCISO Services – Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my business needs a vCISO?
How is a vCISO different from a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)?
What industries benefit most from vCISO services?
What can I expect during onboarding?
We start with a risk and compliance assessment, review your existing policies and controls, and create a security roadmap with defined priorities, timelines, and metrics.
What results should I expect?

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
Strong cybersecurity begins with a structured foundation. Onward’s GRC services formalize the policies, processes, and frameworks that help your business stay compliant, reduce risk, and meet the expectations of regulators and insurers.
Governance – Define ownership, accountability, and processes for protecting business-critical assets.
Risk Management – Identify and prioritize threats, then implement controls that mitigate financial and operational risk.
Compliance – Map your organization to key frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and CMMC, ensuring continuous readiness for audits and assessments.