Virtual CISO Services
Security leadership for small businesses across Markham and the North GTA.
Security decisions need an owner. A virtual CISO sets the direction, tracks risk over time and gives your business someone to point to when an insurer or a major client asks about your security posture.
What this covers
Security strategy
Policy and documentation
Board and client reporting
Incident oversight
How we work
Assessment
We review where your security stands today.
Strategy
We set priorities and a realistic timeline for addressing them.
Implementation
We work with your existing IT team or provider to put the plan into action.
Reporting
We keep your leadership and any outside stakeholders informed on progress.
David Wang
Infinity Testing Solutions
“VBS IT Services delivered a tailored IT solution that gave us confidence, security, and the right foundation to grow.”
Trusted by businesses across Markham and the North GTA
These are a few of the companies VBS has worked with over the years, from businesses that needed a single helpdesk contact to ones that handed their entire technology environment over to us.
Security leadership grounded in your real environment
A generic framework applied to any client only goes so far. VBS already manages the network and data this strategy protects, so the plan reflects what’s really running in your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size of business needs a virtual CISO?
Any business being asked security questions it can’t confidently answer, often by an insurer or a new contract requirement. Company size matters less than how much scrutiny you’re facing.
How is this different from Managed Cybersecurity Services?
Managed Cybersecurity Services is the day-to-day protection, the tools and monitoring running in the background. A virtual CISO sits above that, setting strategy and owning the decisions the tools alone can’t make.
Do we need this if we don't have a compliance requirement yet?
Not necessarily, though a lot of businesses find they need it sooner than expected, usually when a client or insurer asks a question they weren’t ready for.
Will a virtual CISO replace our IT provider?
No. A virtual CISO works alongside your existing IT support or provider, focused on strategy and oversight while they continue the day-to-day technical work.
How much does a virtual CISO cost?
Significantly less than a full-time hire, and pricing depends on how much time your business needs each month. Most clients start with a few hours and adjust from there.
Is a virtual CISO the same as a vCISO?
Yes, vCISO is just the shorthand. Both mean security leadership delivered on a fractional, outside basis instead of a full-time hire.
Get Security Leadership Without A Full-Time Hire
Talk to us about what’s driving the need, whether that’s an insurer, a client or your own instinct, and we’ll tell you honestly whether this fits.
