Virtual Information Security Officer (vISO)

Organizations face evolving threats, compliance pressures, and resource constraints. Third Wave9s vISO program delivers seasoned cybersecurity leadership, without the cost of a full-time CISO. Our vISO experts help your business govern with confidence, manage risk proactively, and stay compliant with relevant regulations and industry standards.

Overview

The Virtual Information Security Officer (vISO) program delivers experienced cybersecurity leadership without the cost or overhead of a full-time CISO. It is designed for organizations facing increasing cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and limited internal security resources. The program provides strategic and operational oversight across governance, risk, and compliance to help organizations manage cybersecurity in a structured, business-aligned way.

vISO services include developing security strategies aligned to business goals, establishing and maintaining policies and procedures, and delivering executive and board-level reporting. From a risk perspective, the program assesses cybersecurity maturity using NIST CSF and industry best practices, identifies and prioritizes threats and vulnerabilities, strengthens incident response capabilities, and manages third-party risk. Compliance support includes audit readiness, regulatory engagement, documentation management, and ongoing compliance tracking.

What We Deliver:

Governance

Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies aligned with business goals

Build and maintain security policies and procedures

Present executive-ready security updates and board briefings

Design and deliver employee security awareness programs

Risk

Assess cybersecurity maturity using NIST CSF and industry best practices

Identify, prioritize, and mitigate vulnerabilities and threats

Review and enhance incident response capabilities

Evaluate and manage third-party and vendor risks

Compliance

Maintain compliance with key regulations and frameworks

Prepare for audits and act as liaison with assessors and regulators

Oversee reporting, documentation, and ongoing compliance tracking

Deliver regular threat briefings and program updates

vISO Program Features

Assessment

Our experts perform deep-dive maturity and risk assessments using NIST CSF and CMMI frameworks to identify technical, process, and governance gaps.

Planning

We turn assessment findings into actionable, budget-aligned roadmaps prioritized for measurable risk reduction.

Program Management

We manage the day-to-day progress of your cybersecurity initiatives, aligning all activities to your organization9s critical path and business objectives.

Executive Reporting

Receive clear, actionable dashboards and reports designed for leadership visibility and informed decision-making.

Get the Exact Security You Need, Exactly When You Need It

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