A chief security officer, without the six-figure salary.
You don’t need a full-time security executive. You need someone who thinks like one. Our virtual Chief Security Officer service gives your business senior-level security leadership — risk assessments, security policies your team will actually follow, compliance guidance, and a plan that gets stronger every quarter — for a fraction of one hire.
What your vCSO handles
Security risk assessments
A clear-eyed look at where you’re exposed — systems, people, and processes — ranked by what matters most.
Policies & procedures
Security policies written in plain English that your team will actually follow.
Compliance guidance
Help meeting HIPAA and other regulatory requirements — without drowning in paperwork.
Incident response planning
A plan for the bad day: who does what, in what order, when something goes wrong.
Quarterly security reviews
Regular check-ins that keep your security posture improving instead of drifting.
Security leadership, sized for your business
A full-time CISO costs six figures a year. Most small businesses need the thinking, not the headcount. You get senior security leadership on a retainer that fits a small-business budget — and a direct line to the person doing the work.
Who this is for
Businesses with 10–100 people holding customer data — healthcare, legal, and financial services especially — and any owner who’s been asked “what’s your security program?” without a good answer.
How it works
- Assessment — we evaluate your current security posture
- Roadmap — a prioritized plan, biggest risks first
- Policies & controls — we put them in place with your team
- Quarterly reviews — we measure progress and tighten further
Security leadership without the hire.
Call (361) 704-1373 for a vCSO consultation.
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Frequently asked questions
Do we need this if we have managed IT?
Managed IT runs your systems; a vCSO governs them — strategy, policy, and accountability. They work together.
What does it cost?
A flat monthly retainer based on your size and needs — set in your proposal before you commit.
Is this just for regulated industries?
No — any business holding customer data benefits; regulated ones need it.
Who does the work?
Alan Decker, Valhalla Technology Services — senior security leadership, direct, no handoffs.