COMPLIANCE AND VCISO

Provable Compliance, Not Just Good Intentions

Compliance is not a checkbox. It is a documented program you can stand behind when a regulator, auditor, or insurer asks for proof.

We build and manage that program for you: written policies, trained staff, evidence you can produce on demand, and a plan for the day something goes wrong. A dedicated virtual CISO keeps it all aligned with your goals and reports on progress in plain language.

Not sure which rules apply to you? We help you identify your obligations during discovery.

Risk assessmentsPolicies and proceduresEvidence on demandVirtual CISO
Compliance PostureEXAMPLE
0%Controls met
Policies32
Evidence items0
Staff trained100%
Open risks3
HIPAA92%
PCI DSS86%
NIST CSF78%
FTC Safeguards95%
Monthly compliance report delivered

Frameworks

The Frameworks We Manage

One program structure, applied to the rules your organization actually has to follow.

HIPAAProgram
Framework 1 of 5

HIPAA

For healthcare organizations and the vendors that handle their patient data.

  • Security Risk Assessment and risk management plan
  • Policies, procedures, and vendor agreement management
  • Staff training records and breach notification planning
  • Support during regulator inquiries
PCI DSSProgram
Framework 2 of 5

PCI DSS

For any organization that accepts credit or debit card payments.

  • Regular vulnerability scanning of your card environment
  • Cardholder data environment controls
  • Network segmentation guidance
  • Assessment preparation and quarterly reporting
ISO 27001Program
Framework 3 of 5

ISO 27001

For organizations with international obligations or customers who expect the standard.

  • Information security management system development
  • Risk methodology and statement of applicability
  • Gap analysis
  • Certification preparation and ongoing ISMS maintenance
NIST CSFProgram
Framework 4 of 5

NIST CSF

For any organization building a formal, defensible security program.

  • Implementation across Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover
  • Security roadmap
  • Controls mapping
  • Continuous improvement
More FrameworksProgram
Framework 5 of 5

More Frameworks

FTC Safeguards, CIS Controls, and CJIS programs follow the same program structure and are scoped during discovery.

  • FTC Safeguards for financial and tax firms
  • CIS Controls for prioritized security basics
  • CJIS for criminal justice data

Every program is scoped in your written quote after discovery, with a discount when two or more frameworks are managed together.

Included

Everything a Program Needs

Every compliance engagement includes the same core components, scoped to the frameworks you need.

Assess01
  • Annual Security Risk Assessment, fully documented
  • Written risk management plan and risk register
Document02
  • Security policies and procedures library
  • Administrative, technical, and physical safeguards documentation
  • Vendor agreement management for every vendor
Train03
  • Staff security and compliance training with tracked completion
Monitor04
  • Regulatory change monitoring and alerts
  • Continuous evidence collection and audit preparation
  • Monthly compliance posture reporting
Respond05
  • Written breach notification and incident response plan
  • Support during auditor and regulator reviews
Lead06
  • Dedicated virtual CISO advisory
  • Board-level reporting

Industries

Built Around Your Industry

The rules you follow depend on the work you do. Here is how our programs line up with the industries we serve most.

A Security Leader Without the Executive Salary

Most small and mid-sized organizations need security leadership, but not a full-time executive.

A virtual Chief Information Security Officer gives you that leadership on a part-time basis. Your vCISO sets direction, prioritizes spending, and translates security into terms your leadership and board can act on.

Strategic advisoryA security roadmap tied to your goals and budget

Architecture reviewHow your systems fit together, and where the gaps are

Board-level reportingClear updates on risk and progress for leadership

Governance toolsRisk, policy, and compliance tracked in one place

Board Security ReportEXAMPLE
Overall risk score Trending down
Q1Q2Q3Q4
Q1Risk assessment and policy libraryDone
Q2Multi-factor login for every accountDone
Q3Vendor risk reviewsIn progress
Q4Incident response tabletop exercisePlanned

How It Works

A Program That Never Goes Stale

Compliance is not a one-time project. Your program runs on a continuous cycle that keeps it current as your organization and the rules change.

Continuous
compliance
Discover
Assess
Document
Train
Prove
Improve
01
DiscoverWe identify which rules apply to your organization.
02
AssessA full risk assessment shows where you stand today.
03
DocumentPolicies, procedures, and safeguards written for your organization.
04
TrainStaff complete training, and completion is tracked.
05
ProveEvidence is collected continuously, so audits are not a scramble.
06
ImproveMonthly reporting and regular reviews keep the program current.

Ready for Your Cyber Insurance Renewal

Cyber insurers now ask detailed questions before they write or renew a policy, and the wrong answer can mean higher premiums or a denied claim.

We map your environment against the controls underwriters most commonly ask about, close the gaps, and keep the documentation ready so you can answer the questionnaire with confidence.

  • Multi-factor login, endpoint detection, and 24/7 monitoring
  • Tested, immutable backups with documented recovery
  • Training records and a written incident response plan
  • Evidence you can hand your broker or carrier
PDFCyber Insurance Readiness Checklist54 controls across 9 areas, the same ones underwriters ask about.Download Coverage, eligibility, and premiums are always decided by your insurer.
Insurance Readiness0 / 9
Access control and MFAGapCovered
Endpoint detection and responseGapCovered
Email securityGapCovered
Network securityGapCovered
Backup and recoveryGapCovered
Security awareness trainingGapCovered
Incident response planGapCovered
Vendor riskGapCovered
Policies and governanceGapCovered

Deliverables

What You Receive

A compliance program you can actually hand to an auditor, regulator, or insurer.

Risk Assessment ReportWhere you stand today, with risks ranked by priority.
Risk Register and PlanEvery identified risk, its owner, and the plan to address it.
Policy and Procedure LibraryWritten security policies tailored to your organization.
Training RecordsCompletion records for every staff member, ready to produce.
Vendor Agreement RegisterEvery vendor with access to your data, tracked and reviewed.
Incident Response and Breach PlanWho does what, and who gets notified, when something goes wrong.
Monthly Posture ReportsPlain-language updates on progress, gaps, and next steps.
Testing EvidenceVulnerability scan results, plus penetration test reports. Testing is included on Advanced and Compliance and available as an add-on on other plans.

Related Services

Security Works Best Together

A compliance program is only as strong as the security behind it.

FAQ

Compliance and vCISO Questions

Straight answers about compliance programs and virtual CISO services.

It depends on the data you handle. Healthcare organizations and their business associates fall under HIPAA, businesses that accept card payments fall under PCI DSS, and financial and tax firms fall under the FTC Safeguards Rule. We help you identify your obligations during discovery.

No one can honestly guarantee an audit result. What we do is build the program, document your safeguards, collect evidence continuously, and support you through the audit, so you walk in prepared instead of scrambling.

Yes. Most cyber insurers ask about multi-factor login, endpoint detection, backups, training, and incident response before they write or renew a policy. We help you put those controls in place and keep the documentation ready for your questionnaire. Coverage and premiums are always decided by your insurer.

No. CyberCore is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We handle the security, documentation, and evidence side of compliance and work alongside your attorney when legal questions come up.

The Compliance plan includes a compliance management program for your applicable framework, virtual CISO advisory, and HIPAA training for HIPAA-covered clients. On Advanced, each is available as an add-on. On Essential, HIPAA security awareness training is available as an add-on. Compare all service plans.

Your vCISO provides security leadership on a part-time basis: building your security roadmap, reviewing how your systems are designed, prioritizing spending, and reporting on risk and progress to your leadership or board.

Yes. Many organizations need more than one, such as HIPAA and PCI DSS for a practice that takes card payments. Each program is scoped in your written quote, with a discount when two or more frameworks are managed together.

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