Compass IT Compliance's Virtual CISO (vCISO) service provides outsourced cybersecurity leadership to organizations that either lack an in-house Chief Information Security Officer or need to supplement an existing one. The service is delivered remotely by a team of cybersecurity professionals with experience across multiple industry verticals. Core responsibilities handled by the vCISO team include: - Conducting risk assessments to identify and evaluate security vulnerabilities - Developing and maintaining security policies and procedures - Overseeing vulnerability management programs - Aligning security strategy with business objectives - Delivering or coordinating security awareness training - Responding to security questionnaires on behalf of the organization - Providing ongoing security monitoring - Supporting business continuity planning - Managing third-party and vendor risk The service is positioned primarily for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that cannot justify the cost of a full-time CISO, though it also serves larger organizations with existing security teams who face resource constraints. Industries served include financial services, healthcare, higher education, retail, technology, manufacturing, hospitality, and nonprofit sectors. The vCISO offering supports compliance with frameworks and regulations such as PCI DSS and HIPAA. It can be engaged on a temporary basis during a full-time CISO search or as a long-term outsourced arrangement. The service draws on the collective expertise and certifications of the entire Compass IT Compliance team rather than a single individual.