--- title: "Virtual CISO Service for SMBs | Aegister vCISO" description: "Virtual CISO service for SMBs: cyber strategy, NIS2 and ISO 27001 compliance, risk management. All the benefits of an expert CISO at a fraction of the cost." canonical: https://www.aegister.com/en/solutions/virtual-ciso/ url: /en/solutions/virtual-ciso/ lang: en --- ![](/static/images/header.webp) # All the advantages of an experienced CISO at a fraction of the cost. Secure your business against cyber threats with Aegister's virtual CISO service. ![All the advantages of an experienced CISO at a fraction of the cost.](/static/images/solutions/vciso.webp) ## Strengthen you business security with an expert vCISO Aegister’s Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) is a highly skilled expert who provides the same strategic guidance and expertise as an in-house CISO. This service helps your team conduct a thorough assessment of your current security posture, identify and prioritize risks, implement best practices, and stay constantly informed about emerging threats and evolving trends in the cybersecurity landscape. With Aegister’s vCISO, you gain a strategic partner for safeguarding business data, significantly reducing cybersecurity risks and ensuring the resilience of your digital infrastructure. ### A Virtual CISO Can Be Especially Valuable For: #### SMEs that lack the resources to hire a full-time CISO #### Companies in Regulated Industries that require specialized expertise #### Fast-Growing Companies that need a flexible solution to address new challenges #### Organizations looking to strengthen their cybersecurity posture --- ## Why Choose It ![Security Monitoring Icon](/static/images/shield-icon.svg) ### Remediation Plan Execution Monitoring A Virtual CISO constantly monitors threats to corporate security, identifies vulnerabilities, and prevents cyberattacks. This proactive approach ensures the company remains protected, reducing operational risks and maintaining data integrity. ![Specialized Expertise Icon](/static/images/shield-icon.svg) ### Specialized Expertise A Virtual CISO provides the same expertise as a full-time CISO, but without the costs associated with permanent hiring. This flexible approach allows companies to receive high-level consulting and protection tailored to their needs and budget. ![Regulatory Compliance Icon](/static/images/shield-icon.svg) ### Regulatory Compliance With a Virtual CISO, the company ensures compliance with cybersecurity regulations, reducing the risk of penalties and protecting its reputation. This service helps prevent breaches and maintain customer trust. ![Reputation Protection Icon](/static/images/shield-icon.svg) ### Reputation Protection A Virtual CISO helps safeguard your corporate reputation through proactive cybersecurity management, preventing incidents that could harm your brand image and customer trust. --- ## How Our vCISO Works With our vCISO service, we guide your organization through every phase of cybersecurity - from planning to implementation - to ensure your vision becomes a secure reality. ![Assessment Icon](/static/images/solutions/vciso/assess.svg) ### Assess The process begins with an assessment phase using questionnaires and internal analysis to understand your current security status. ![Strategy Icon](/static/images/solutions/vciso/strategize.svg) ### Strategize A strategic roadmap is developed to enhance cybersecurity and address the identified risks. ![Improvement Icon](/static/images/solutions/vciso/improve.svg) ### Improve We work with you daily to achieve and maintain the level of security and compliance your organization requires. > > --- ## vCISO Plans Choose a plan --- ## Your vCISO works with Cyber Console Aegister's Virtual CISO operates directly on the Cyber Console to manage controls, tasks and documentation for your business in a transparent and measurable way. [Discover](/en/solutions/cyber-console/) --- ## Virtual CISO Insights Guides and insights on the Virtual CISO role and cybersecurity leadership for businesses. [![DORA Implementation in Italy: A New Era for Financial Cyber Resilience](/static/images/cms/dora-implementation-italy-2025.webp) 03 Jun 2025 ### DORA Implementation in Italy: A New Era for Financial Cyber Resilience Italy transposes the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) with new obligations for financial institutions on ICT risk, incident response, and oversight. Here's what changes.](/en/cms/insights/dora-implementation-italy-2025/) [![NIS 2: Basic Security Measures Defined by ACN for Essential and Important Entities](/static/images/cms/nis2-basic-measures-acn.webp) 26 May 2025 ### NIS 2: Basic Security Measures Defined by ACN for Essential and Important Entities The Italian Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) has published baseline security measures for entities under NIS 2, with operational deadlines and flexibility clauses to ease adoption.](/en/cms/insights/nis2-basic-measures-acn/) [![The Role of a Virtual CISO: Why Your Business Might Need One](/static/images/cms/virtual-ciso.webp) 20 Apr 2025 ### The Role of a Virtual CISO: Why Your Business Might Need One A guide to understanding the benefits of a Virtual CISO and how they strengthen cybersecurity posture.](/en/cms/insights/role-of-virtual-ciso/) [![vCISO by Aegister: Strategic Cybersecurity Without the Full-Time Cost](/static/images/cms/aegister-virtual-ciso-solution.webp) 20 Mar 2025 ### vCISO by Aegister: Strategic Cybersecurity Without the Full-Time Cost Aegister's vCISO offers strategic cybersecurity leadership tailored to your business without the full-time cost of a traditional CISO.](/en/cms/insights/aegister-virtual-ciso-solution/) [![Aegister project funded under Campania Region grant](/static/images/cms/campania-startup.webp) 10 Jun 2024 ### Aegister project funded under Campania Region grant Aegister S.p.A. has received funding for a cybersecurity project aimed at high-risk SMEs. The project is currently in progress and focuses on developing cybersecurity solutions tailored to these businesses.](/en/cms/insights/campania-startup/) [View all Virtual CISO articles →](/en/cms/keyword/virtual-ciso/) --- ## Virtual CISO Frequently Asked Questions ### What is a Virtual CISO? A Virtual CISO (vCISO) is a cybersecurity expert who provides strategic leadership to your company without the costs of a full-time hire. Aegister's vCISO manages cyber strategy, regulatory compliance (NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001) and risk mitigation. ### What is the difference between a CISO and a Virtual CISO? A traditional CISO is a full-time internal executive with high annual costs (salary, benefits, training). A Virtual CISO offers the same strategic and operational expertise at a fraction of the cost, with the flexibility to scale the service based on business needs. ### What types of companies is the vCISO service suitable for? Aegister's vCISO service is ideal for SMBs and organizations that need expert cybersecurity leadership but don't have the budget for a full-time CISO. It's particularly useful for companies subject to NIS2, DORA or pursuing ISO 27001 certification. ### What does Aegister's vCISO service include? The service includes: security posture assessment, cyber strategy definition, regulatory compliance support, risk management, security controls supervision via Cyber Console, board reporting and staff training. ### Request a vCISO demo × ### Activate the vCISO service × ### Request a vCISO plan ×