Federal agency
Executive reporting refocused on risk-based priorities
Reworked security reporting to focus on the most critical risks requiring executive action, enabling the CIO to prioritise effort and engage more effectively with the MSP.
Virtual CISO
Security leadership that supports decision-making and assurance
Embedded, part-time CISO support providing strategic direction, governance oversight, and independent input to help prioritise effort and validate security outcomes.
AGSVA Cleared Team
Canberra-Based
CISM Certified
vCISO Advisory
Dashboard
E8 ML2
ON TRACK
DISP
MAINTAINED
ISM
IN PROGRESS
Policy Reviews
12/12 CURRENT
Starting Price
$12K–$20K
per month
The problem
Why organisations need a vCISO
CISO capacity is stretched
Operational and delivery demands limit the ability to focus on strategy, governance, and risk oversight.
Decisions lack independent input
Security decisions are made under pressure, without structured challenge or validation of assumptions and outcomes.
Board governance gaps
Your board wants regular cyber risk reporting but no one is synthesising the data into business-relevant insights.
Your vCISO delivers
What's included in vCISO / Ongoing Advisory
Security prioritisation and oversight
Guidance on prioritising security activities, investments, and uplift initiatives based on risk, business objectives, and delivery constraints.
Board and executive reporting
Regular cyber risk committee papers that translate technical posture into business-relevant language.
How we work
Support, not replacement
We don't replace your security leadership — we support it with additional capacity, independent perspective, and focus on what matters most. We work alongside existing CISOs, IT leaders, and delivery teams, providing targeted support where capacity or capability is constrained.
Perfect fit
Who this service is for
Existing leadership
Organisations with existing security leadership
You have a CISO or IT/security lead, but require additional capacity, independent input, or support to progress key security activities.
Maturing capability
Organisations establishing or maturing security capability
You are formalising security governance and need structured leadership, direction, and oversight aligned to business and regulatory requirements.
Under pressure
Organisations under delivery or regulatory pressure
You are managing competing demands such as audits, uplift programs, or system delivery, and need additional leadership capacity to maintain direction and oversight.
Transparent pricing
vCISO / Ongoing Advisory
Talk to us on the spot
Book a vCISO scoping call
Pick a time that works for you — we'll discuss your cyber governance needs and scope a tailored engagement.
Proof
Real engagements, real outcomes
Federal agency
Audit findings addressed through structured prioritisation and risk management
Developed a prioritised remediation pathway to address external audit findings, distinguishing between required uplift and manageable risk — enabling progress while maintaining visibility and governance over residual risks.
Federal agency
Independent review informed strategic investment decision
Conducted an independent review of a major security initiative, identifying misalignment between tooling and process design. Findings supported a decision to halt further investment and refocus effort on underlying process improvement.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
When do we need a full-time CISO instead?
When your organisation requires sustained, full-time executive attention across complex security operations and governance. Until then, a vCISO provides senior leadership support aligned to your needs and capacity.
Can a vCISO support DISP and Essential Eight obligations?
Yes. A vCISO supports governance and oversight of DISP, Essential Eight, and related obligations, helping align activities and reporting to Defence expectations.
How quickly will we see results?
Most clients see initial outputs, such as board-ready reporting, within the first month. Engagements begin with an initial orientation, then move to a regular cadence aligned to your reporting cycle.
How do we budget for this?
Engagements are structured as a monthly service with scope and cadence tailored to your organisation. We provide a clear pricing range upfront, so costs remain predictable.
Do you replace our CISO or internal team?
No. We work alongside your existing leadership and teams, providing additional capacity and independent input while your organisation retains ownership of security decisions and outcomes.