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IT Consulting & Procurement /vCISO

Virtual CISO services: Expertise without the overhead.

Protecting sensitive data, meeting regulatory requirements, and keeping up with the evolving threat landscape are increasingly challenging for most organizations today. For many, hiring a full-time CISO simply isn’t practical–but leaving cyber risks unaddressed isn’t an option either.

With Magna5, you get security leadership and strategic guidance without the overhead of a dedicated in-house hire. Our virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services are designed to empower your business to build and manage a cybersecurity program tailored to your unique business goals. 

Whether you need to align with frameworks like NIST or ISO, improve your incident response plan, or strengthen your security posture, our security experts are here to deliver actionable insights and clear, measurable steps to reduce risk. Because it isn’t just about filling a role–it’s about delivering results. 

/ Customizable vCISO services.

Our vCISO services come in tiers to meet your company’s unique requirements:

vCISO
Essential.

For businesses beginning to formalize their IT security programs, this tier includes:

vCISO
Professional.

For businesses seeking dedicated security experts to steer their security program:

/ Why choose vCISO services?

Magna5’s virtual CISO services are ideal for businesses that need advanced security controls but lack the resources to maintain an in-house CISO. Our vCISO program can help you:

  • Develop and refine your cybersecurity strategy in alignment with frameworks like NIST, ISO, and CIS.
  • Address regulatory requirements such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, and GDPR. 
  • Build a risk roadmap to manage vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and prepare for future threats. 
  • Provide actionable guidance to improve your incident response plan and reduce the impact of cyberattacks like ransomware and phishing. 
  • Receive advisory services tailored to your business objectives and compliance needs.

For full-service compliance management for your entire compliance lifecycle, look to our premium service: Compliance as a Service (CaaS).

vCIO vs. vCISO

While vCIO services focus on overall IT strategy and infrastructure, vCISO specializes in cybersecurity, offering dedicated expertise to protect data and ensure compliance with industry standards.

For organizations seeking to improve security and compliance without hiring a full-time CISO, Magna5’s vCISO service provides a flexible, expert-led approach to meeting these challenges.

/ vCISO services features.

  • GRC management system
  • Framework support
  • Risk rating platform
  • Security & awareness training management
  • Phishing exercise management
  • Policy templates
  • Policy management & annual review
  • Patch management report reviews
  • Cyber insurance questionnaire assistance
  • Annual risk assessment
  • Penetration testing
  • External vulnerability scans
  • Internal vulnerability scans
  • Incident response development
  • Annual hardening practices review of platforms
  • Annual tabletop exercise
  • Annual vendor risk assessment
  • Quarterly role & access review
  • Annual presence at board or executive meeting

/ vCISO features.

  • GRC management system
  • Framework support
  • Risk rating platform
  • Security & awareness training management
  • Phishing exercise management
  • Policy templates
  • Policy management & annual review
  • Patch management report reviews
  • Cyber insurance questionnaire assistance
  • Annual risk assessment
  • Penetration testing
  • External vulnerability scans
  • Internal vulnerability scans
  • Incident response development
  • Annual hardening practices review of platforms
  • Annual tabletop exercise
  • Annual vendor risk assessment
  • Quarterly role & access review
  • Annual presence at board or executive meeting

/ Industry-specific compliance expertise.

Magna5 works with the regulations, standards and frameworks relevant to your organization, including:

CIS

Center for Internet Security

Government | Education
Healthcare | Financial Services

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification

Defense Contractors | Aerospace
Manufacturing

FTC

Federal Trade Commission

Retail | E-commerce
Financial Services | Advertising

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Healthcare | Health Insurance
Medical Providers

NIST

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Defense Contractors | Technology
Finance | Healthcare | Energy

PCI DSS

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard

Retail | E-commerce | Banking
Financial Services | Hospitality

SEC

Securities and Exchange Commission

Financial Services | Banking
Investment Firms
Publicly Traded Companies

SOC 2

System and Organization Controls 2

Technology | SaaS Companies

/ Top-reviewed expertise.

/ What clients are saying

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