Specialized Advisory Services

vCISO Advisory Service

Fractional CISO services delivering strategic security leadership without the full-time hire

What is vCISO Advisory?

Get fractional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) services that provide strategic security leadership, policy oversight, and executive reporting—without the cost of a full-time executive hire.

Rivia's vCISO service guides your security program, informs board-level decisions, and ensures governance and risk management align with your business objectives.

Timeline

Ongoing engagement (annual contract)

Monthly Pricing

Startup: Starting at $2,500/month

Small Business: Starting at $5,000/month

Medium Business: Starting at $10,000/month

What You Get

Strategic leadership and governance tailored to your business needs

Strategic Security Roadmap

Multi-year security strategy aligned with business objectives, including budgets, priorities, and KPIs.

Regular Advisory Sessions

Scheduled meetings (bi-weekly or monthly) to review progress, emerging risks, and budget alignment with documented action items.

Quarterly Executive Reports

Board-ready risk dashboards and executive summaries delivered within 10 business days of quarter end.

Policy Review & Guidance

Ongoing review of security policies, procedures, and governance frameworks with practical recommendations.

Strategic Leadership Areas

Program Governance

Establish and maintain security governance structures, policies, and oversight mechanisms.

Risk Management

Enterprise risk assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing risk register maintenance.

Compliance Strategy

Navigate regulatory requirements and prepare for audits (SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, etc.).

Budget Planning

Security budget development, justification, and ROI analysis for investment decisions.

Vendor Management

Security vendor evaluation, contract review, and third-party risk assessment.

Board Communication

Executive presentations, risk reporting, and strategic security updates for board members.

Service Includes

Advisory Time: Monthly strategic consulting

Regular Meetings: Scheduled bi-weekly or monthly sessions with documented action items

Quarterly Reporting: Executive summaries and risk dashboards for board presentation

On-Demand Access: Email and phone support for urgent security decisions