Virtual CISO

Enterprise-grade cybersecurity leadership — on your terms

A Virtual CISO gives your business access to a senior cybersecurity executive without the cost, commitment, or complexity of a full-time hire. We work alongside your leadership team to build strategy, manage risk, and protect what matters most.

The challenge

Most SMEs can't afford a full-time CISO. But they still need one.

A full-time Chief Information Security Officer in the UAE commands a salary of AED 400,000–700,000 per year — before benefits, recruitment costs, and ongoing training. For most growing businesses, that's simply not viable. Yet the risks are real, the regulators are watching, and the consequences of a breach are severe. A Virtual CISO gives you everything a full-time CISO provides — at a fraction of the cost.

AED 400K+Average full-time CISO salary in UAE
60%Of SME breaches involve stolen credentials
3–6 monthsAverage time to detect a breach without security leadership
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What is a Virtual CISO?

Your senior security advisor — embedded in your business

A Virtual CISO (vCISO) is an experienced cybersecurity executive who works with your business on a fractional, retainer basis. They provide the same strategic leadership, board-level reporting, and risk management oversight as a full-time CISO — but on a schedule and budget that works for a growing business.

Acts as your named cybersecurity executive and point of accountability
Works directly with your CEO, CFO, and board on security strategy
Manages your cybersecurity programme end-to-end
Represents your security posture to regulators, auditors, and clients
Available for incident response, escalations, and urgent advisory
Brings a network of specialist resources when needed
Packages

Choose the level of support that fits your business

All packages are flexible — we can adjust scope and cadence as your needs evolve.

vCISO Essentials

For businesses taking their first steps in structured cybersecurity

From AED 4,500 / month
Monthly advisory session (2 hours)
Cybersecurity roadmap development
Risk register creation and maintenance
Policy and procedure review
Quarterly executive summary report
Email support between sessions
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vCISO Growth

For businesses scaling their operations and managing increasing risk

From AED 9,500 / month
Bi-weekly advisory sessions (2 hours each)
Full cybersecurity strategy and roadmap
Risk register and treatment plan management
Policy, procedure, and standards development
Vendor and third-party risk oversight
Incident response planning and tabletop exercises
Monthly board-ready reporting
Priority email and phone support
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vCISO Enterprise

For businesses with complex environments, compliance obligations, or board-level reporting needs

Bespoke pricing
Weekly advisory sessions and on-site availability
Full cybersecurity programme ownership
Regulatory and compliance programme management
Board and audit committee presentations
Security awareness programme oversight
Incident response retainer and crisis management
Dedicated vCISO named in your governance framework
Unlimited advisory access
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All prices are indicative. Final pricing is confirmed following an initial discovery call.

How it works

Up and running in 30 days

01

Discovery call

We start with a no-obligation conversation to understand your business, your current security posture, and what you need from a vCISO.

02

Cyber Health Check

We conduct a structured review of your current environment to establish a baseline and identify the most critical priorities.

03

Strategy & roadmap

We develop a practical cybersecurity strategy and 12-month roadmap tailored to your business, budget, and risk appetite.

04

Ongoing advisory

We work alongside your team on a regular basis — advising, reporting, managing risk, and responding to issues as they arise.

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Book a no-obligation consultation

Talk to us about your business, your current security challenges, and whether a Virtual CISO is the right fit. No jargon, no hard sell — just a straight conversation.