Hiring a vCISO can save organizations 30–50% compared to a full-time CISO,
while still providing access to top-tier cybersecurity expertise.
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vCISO
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Approximately 66% of mid-sized organizations have been victims of ransomware attacks,
highlighting the critical need for dedicated security leadership
Cybersecurity Dive
Mid-Market Victums
PILLAR vCISOs PROVIDE
PEACE of MIND
Our experience lives up to the demands of cybersecurity.
The Result: A security program you can explain and be proud of
Business
Acumen
Access to a Complete Information Security Resources
Information Security Expertise
Leadership & Executive Communications
vCISO
Accelerate your security posture
with Pillar’s proven vCISO Launch Program
First 90 days Quick Start
Proven methodology customized for your environment
Security Roadmap
Remediation
Ongoing Guidance
Security Risk and Management Reporting
STRATEGY
Alignment with current and future business plans, emerging technology and risk profile and security standards
GOVERNANCE
Risk Management, Security Policy and Governance Processes
DEFENSE IN DEPTH PROTECTION
Security Architecture and Operations including Threat and Vulnerability Management, Asset Protections, IAM, Security Monitoring
3RD PARTY VENDOR SECURITY
Active management of risk introduced or shared with third parties
CYBER WELLNESS
Building a culture of cyber awareness
INCIDENT READINESS
& RESPONSE
Incident Response Planning, Testing and coordination with third parties
REPORTING & RISK QUANTIFICATION
Board Reporting as well as ongoing Risk Register Management
PILLAR vCISOs SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY
Our experience
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eliminates trial and error approaches
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ensures you direct your security investments to the highest priority needs
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saves you time on compliance
It's hard to balance every day demands with staying current on the fast-paced cybersecurity landscape.
Pillar works for you. Consider us your private security coach.
TRUSTED BY FORWARD-THINKING SECURITY LEADERS
WHAT TO EXPECT
From Pillar’s vCISO Program
A security expert armed with a proven methodology and a cybersecurity management platform
Strategic Security Alignment
With your business and a proven set of cybersecurity standards
Senior
Leadership
For your SecOps Team as well as you Executive Team (Quarterly and Annual Board Reporting)
Holistic
Risk Management
Business risk perspective driven by a data-first methodology
Compliance
Management
Across multiple frameworks and standards
Access to Complete Cybersecurity
Pillar brings together scarce, highly skilled cyber security resources from intel and tools to engineers and ???
Ongoing InfoSec
Guidance
On everything from introduction of new technologies to security architecture or process
Pillar’s vCISO Platform
Our vCISOs are armed with tools to make cybersecurity simpler
From Data Discovery and Vulnerability Management to Compliance and Risk Assessment Reporting our vCISOs are powered by a complete cyber risk management platform.
Common Frustrations
Security is an afterthought,
(rather than woven into the fabric of the organization)
Budget battle fatigue
Good security is expensive
Pillar Solutions
Pillar vCISOs gain the confidence of executive management and governance boards to ensure Security has “a seat at the table.”
We help position security as a performance, not just a cost center.
You don’t have to write a big check to get big security. Pillar focuses on mitigating the highest risks and aligning to your budget.
PILLAR GETS YOU THERE FASTER
Pillar Technology Partners offers a flexible CISO; a security leader to understand corporate risk, drive initiatives and ensure implementation aligned with business needs. Our CISOs are collaborative enterprise risk managers, who work hand in hand with executive leadership to ensure strong security posture, protect brand reputation and drive additional value.
Pillar provides you with security experts, available when you need them, and at a fraction of the cost of a full time hire.
Our CISOs have access to teams of security engineers, data architects, attorneys, cyber insurance experts, industry experts and cyber tools gurus. Leveraging our Defense in depth approach, expert teams and vast intelligence accelerate your security.
FAQs
• Dedicated and focused 100% on security
• Flexible time and cost to meet your needs
• Deep expertise and best-practices supported by our team and broad network
• Avoids expense and impact of a misfit hire
• Immediate onboarding and risk mitigation• Overworked and burdened by non-security tasks
• Saddled by loaded cost of full-time employee
• Limited by individuals knowledge and expertise
• Constantly challenged to develop and retain
• Delays in security due to long hiring processvCISO
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Any organization that handles sensitive data, operates in a regulated industry, or needs stronger cybersecurity leadership can benefit from a vCISO. Whether you're a fast-growing company without a full-time CISO, a mid-sized business navigating compliance, or an enterprise needing strategic guidance, a vCISO provides expert oversight without the overhead of a full-time hire. If cybersecurity is a priority but your team is stretched thin, a vCISO delivers the leadership, strategy, and resolve to protect your organization.
A vCISO is a true partner—adapting to your team’s structure, priorities, and ways of working. Whether providing strategic oversight, filling leadership gaps, or offering specialized expertise, a vCISO integrates seamlessly, complementing your existing strengths. They can lead security initiatives, mentor staff, or step in as needed without disrupting workflows. Their role is flexible—some organizations need high-level strategy, while others require hands-on support. No matter the approach, a vCISO brings deep expertise, fresh perspective, and a collaborative mindset to enhance your security program without unnecessary complexity.
Yes, a vCISO helps organizations meet compliance requirements efficiently. Whether you need to align with SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, CMMC, or other frameworks, our vCISOs provide expert guidance, implement necessary controls, and prepare your team for audits. We also leverage a powerful compliance tool to streamline and accelerate the process, reducing complexity and manual effort. Whether working alongside your internal team or external partners, a vCISO ensures compliance isn’t just a checkbox—but a foundation for stronger security and long-term resilience.
vCISOs should bring strong technical cybersecurity experience, excellent leadership skills, strong communication skills and a network of resources to draw upon for complete cybersecurity solutions.