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Enterprise-grade security leadership without the enterprise-grade cost. Get access to experienced security executives who will protect your business and guide your security strategy.

In brief: A virtual CISO (vCISO) gives you senior security leadership — strategy, governance, risk, and board reporting — on a flexible, fractional basis. Curios provides enterprise-grade security direction at a fraction of a full-time hire.

Risk Visualization & Reporting

Security Program Development

Creation and implementation of comprehensive security programs tailored to your organization's specific needs and industry requirements.

Vendor Assessment Process

Compliance Management

Expert guidance to achieve and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and other industry standards.

Supply Chain Risk Mapping

Risk Assessment & Management

Ongoing identification, evaluation, and mitigation of security risks to protect your organization's critical assets and operations.

Remediation Tracking

Security Leadership & Board Advisory

Expert representation in executive meetings, board presentations, and strategic discussions regarding cybersecurity matters.

Our vCISO Services

What is vCISO?

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What is vCISO

A vCISO (virtual Chief Information Security Officer) is an experienced security executive who provides leadership, guidance, and expertise to organizations on a part-time, fractional, or as-needed basis. Unlike a traditional full-time CISO, a vCISO offers flexible engagement options while delivering the same high-level security leadership, strategic planning, and risk management capabilities.

  • Flexible Security Leadership
  • Strategic Guidance and Risk Management
  • Scalable and Adaptable Engagement
WHAT WE'RE OFFERING

Key Benefits of a vCISO.

Our vCISO service combines executive-level security leadership with practical, hands-on experience to help your organization navigate complex security challenges while optimizing your security investments.

Cost-Effective Security Leadership

Cost-Effective Security Leadership

Access top-tier security expertise at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time CISO (typically 50-70% savings).

Immediate Expertise

Immediate Expertise

Eliminate recruitment delays and immediately leverage seasoned security professionals with diverse industry experience.

Flexible Engagement

Flexible Engagement

Scale services up or down based on your evolving needs, projects, and security maturity.

Continuous Coverage

Continuous Coverage

No gaps in security leadership due to vacations, sick leave, or turnover that often affect in-house positions.

Broad Expertise Network

Broad Expertise Network

Access to a team of specialists with diverse skills and experience across multiple industries and security domains.

Strategic Business Alignment

Strategic Business Alignment

Security initiatives aligned with business objectives to maximize ROI and minimize operational disruption.

Our vCISO Solutions

Engagement Models

Our vCISO service combines executive-level security leadership with practical, hands-on experience to help your organization navigate complex security challenges while optimizing your security investments

  • Assess & Align
  • Integrate Security into CI/CD
  • Monitor & Improve Continuously
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Assessment

Evaluate your current development practices, tools, and security posture to identify integration opportunities and challenges.

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Strategy

Develop a tailored DevSecOps roadmap with tool selection, integration points, and cultural transformation guidance.

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Implementation

Deploy security tools, configure CI/CD integrations, and establish automated testing and approval workflows.

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Enablement

Train developers, operations, and security teams on secure coding practices, tool usage, and collaborative problem-solving.

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Optimization

Continuously refine processes, reduce false positives, and enhance automation to improve security without impeding development velocity.

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SERVICE OPTIONS

vCISO engagement

Choose your level of involvement, then compose the engagement from the building blocks you need. No fixed packages — priced by time and seniority.

1 · Choose your level of involvement

Scale up or down as needs change — priced by time and seniority.

Advisory

A few days a month. Strategy, board and audit reporting, and high-level oversight.

MOST CHOSEN

Embedded

Deeper, regular involvement. Hands-on ownership of your security program.

Interim CISO

Full-time cover. Steps in to fill a leadership gap while you hire.

2 · Compose it from building blocks

Add only what you need — any block fits any level, and you can add more as priorities shift.

Compliance programs

  • NIS2 — meet the directive's risk-management and reporting duties
  • TISAX — get assessment-ready for automotive supply chains
  • DORA — operational resilience for financial entities
  • ISO 27001 — build and certify an ISMS

Readiness & risk

  • Tabletop exercises — rehearse incident response with your leadership
  • Incident response plan — a tested playbook before you need it
  • Risk assessment & register — identify, score and track your risks
  • Third-party risk (TPRM) — assess and monitor your vendors
  • Cyber-insurance readiness — pass insurer questionnaires and meet coverage requirements

Program & governance

  • Security policies — a practical, framework-aligned policy set
  • Security awareness — role-based training and phishing simulations
  • Board & audit reporting — clear, plain-English security reporting
  • Security roadmap — a prioritised maturity plan
  • Security tooling strategy — choose and rationalise your security stack
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Lead with Confidence Through vCISO Expertise

Get strategic security leadership with flexible, expert-driven vCISO services tailored to your business goals and regulatory needs.

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FAQ SECTION

Frequently Asked Questions About vCISO Services

We scope a fixed monthly or project price up front based on the time and seniority you need — typically far less than a full-time hire. Tell us your goals and we'll propose a clear engagement. Talk to us about a vCISO →
You get executive-level security leadership immediately, at roughly 50–70% less than a full-time hire, and you can scale the engagement up or down as your needs change — no long recruitment, no fixed overhead. Talk to us about a vCISO →
Whatever you need them to — typically security strategy, programme and risk management, policy, board and audit reporting, and vendor and tooling decisions. We agree the remit up front so ownership is clear. Talk to us about a vCISO →
The commitment flexes with your size, maturity and goals — from a few days a month to a deeper engagement — and you can scale it up or down as priorities shift. Talk to us about a vCISO →
Usually within a couple of weeks of an initial call — one of the main advantages over a months-long CISO hire. Talk to us about a vCISO →
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Curios as Strategic Partner

Curios transformed our approach to cybersecurity from reactive to proactive. Their team doesn't just implement solutions—they become true partners in protecting our business while enabling growth.

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Curios as Strategic Partner

What sets Curios apart is their ability to translate complex security concepts into clear business value. Our board now sees cybersecurity as a competitive advantage rather than just a cost center.

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Measurable Business Impact

Since partnering with Curios, we've reduced security incidents by 89% while actually improving our operational efficiency. Their solutions work with our business, not against it.

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Measurable Business Impact

Curios helped us achieve compliance certification 6 months ahead of schedule, opening doors to new market opportunities we couldn't pursue before.

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Security Assessment Services

The security assessment from Curios was a wake-up call we desperately needed. They identified critical vulnerabilities that our internal team had missed and provided a clear roadmap for remediation.

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Security Assessment Services

Curios's penetration testing revealed gaps in our defenses that could have been catastrophic. Their detailed reporting helped us prioritize fixes and demonstrate ROI to leadership.

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Security Assessment Services

We thought we had strong security until Curios's assessment showed us otherwise. Their findings were eye-opening, and their guidance was invaluable in strengthening our defenses.

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vCISO Services

Having a vCISO from Curios gave us enterprise-level security leadership at a fraction of the cost. They've elevated our entire security program and culture.

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vCISO Services

Our vCISO from Curios seamlessly integrated with our team and now presents confidently to our board. It's like having a senior security executive without the full-time expense.

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vCISO Services

Curios's vCISO service bridged the gap between our technical team and business leadership. Security is now a strategic enabler for our organization.

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Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)

Curios's TPRM program identified risks in our supply chain that we never knew existed. Their vendor assessment process is thorough and their reporting is exceptional.

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Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)

We went from managing vendor risk with spreadsheets to having a comprehensive TPRM program. Curios's approach is systematic and scalable.

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DevSecOps Services

Curios helped us shift security left without slowing down our development velocity. Our developers now see security as an enabler, not a blocker.

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DevSecOps Services

Integrating security into our CI/CD pipeline seemed impossible until Curios showed us how. Now we catch vulnerabilities before they reach production.

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Phishing & Security Awareness Training

Curios's phishing simulation program opened our eyes to how vulnerable our employees were. Within six months, we saw a 95% improvement in threat recognition.

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Phishing & Security Awareness Training

Curios's phishing simulation program opened our eyes to how vulnerable our employees were. Within six months, we saw a 95% improvement in threat recognition.

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Phishing & Security Awareness Training

The security awareness training from Curios actually engaged our employees. For the first time, people are excited about security training rather than seeing it as a chore.

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Phishing & Security Awareness Training

Our employees went from being our biggest security risk to being our strongest defense. Curios's training programs created a true security culture.

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Custom Solutions

Curios didn't try to force us into a standard package. They took the time to understand our unique challenges and developed a solution that fits perfectly.

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Custom Solutions

Curios didn't try to force us into a standard package. They took the time to understand our unique challenges and developed a solution that fits perfectly.

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Custom Solutions

As a hybrid cloud-on-premises organization, we needed a custom approach. Curios delivered a tailored solution that secured both environments seamlessly.

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Custom Solutions

Our industry has unique compliance requirements that off-the-shelf solutions couldn't address. Curios's custom approach ensured we met every requirement.

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ROI/Business Value

Curios delivered measurable security improvements that directly supported our business growth.

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ROI/Business Value

Best security investment we've made. Clear ROI and outstanding support.

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ROI/Business Value

Curios's team knows security inside and out. They're the experts we trust with our most critical assets.

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ROI/Business Value

Finally, a security partner that speaks both technology and business.

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