Virtual CISO Services

Enhance your organization with the augmentation of experienced resources to provide both strategic and tactical level support.

Overview

vCISO vs vISM
Cybersecurity Challenges
Why Bitdefender?
FAQ

Virtual CISO

(Chief Information Security Officer)

Seasoned security leaders who can help you develop a robust cybersecurity strategy, providing strategic guidance and oversight across cybersecurity initiatives

Virtual ISM

(Information Security Manager)

Experienced security managers who focus on the operational aspects of cybersecurity, managing day-to-day security tasks, implementing security initiatives, and provide technical oversight.

Our highly qualified cybersecurity consultants collaborate with your teams to deliver programs of any scale or complexity. Bitdefender tailors solutions to meet your specific needs, regardless of seniority, project duration, or required expertise. We have successfully executed large-scale cybersecurity transformations, enhancing security postures and driving long-term business change.

Our consultants effectively engage at the board level and offer a broad range of cybersecurity capabilities through a flexible commercial model. Our vCISO and vISM services, supported by Bitdefender’s multi-disciplined teams, are perfect for organizations that lack the resources or need for a full-time CISO or ISM.

On-Demand Strategic and Tactical Support

Utilize Bitdefender’s Cybersecurity Advisory Services, to effectively manage cybersecurity risks.

vCISO	vISM
Advise your board and executive teams	Manage information security risks
Develop a cybersecurity strategy	Detailed reporting on critical information to management
Lead large projects and transformational programs	Foster a positive security aware culture
Independent oversight and guidance	Evaluate existing solutions or emerging products

Effective cybersecurity involves more than just technology – it encompasses people, processes, and regulatory compliance necessary for conducting business globally. It’s extremely complex and difficult for organizations without the required resources or expertise.”

Andrei Florescu, President and General Manager of Bitdefender Business Solutions Group

Support to Address All Cybersecurity Challenges

Whether you leverage our vCISO or vISM services, Bitdefender can help address a number of challenges

Hiring and Retention

Utilizing vCISO or vISM services helps to address the challenge of hiring and retaining experienced staff. With the high demand and competitive salaries for skilled professionals, organizations struggle to recruit and keep top talent. A service offering augmented resources provides flexible, expert guidance, providing clear direction without the need for a full-time hire, ensuring continuous access to seasoned cybersecurity expertise.

Strategic Direction

vCISO services provide expert guidance to shape and implement effective cybersecurity strategies. With deep industry knowledge and experience, a vCISO ensures your organization stays ahead of evolving threats, aligns security initiatives with business goals, and maintains regulatory compliance. This flexible solution allows for tailored, proactive security leadership without the cost and commitment of a full-time executive, ensuring your organization remains resilient and secure.

Oversight and Accountability

Our experienced cybersecurity consultants provide crucial oversight and accountability by assuming responsibility for security governance, risk management, and compliance, a vCISO ensures that all aspects of your cybersecurity program are diligently managed and aligned with industry best practices. This role is vital for maintaining a strong security posture bringing experienced leadership to oversee strategic planning, policy implementation, and incident response.

Flexibility and Scalability

vCISO services offer unparalleled flexibility and scalability when compared with hiring full time. vCISOs adapt to your organization’s changing needs without the constraints of a full-time executive. Whether you need increased support during growth phases or adjustments to your cybersecurity strategy, a vCISO provides tailored expertise that evolves with your business, ensuring optimal security management at every stage.

Why choose Bitdefender

Proactively enhance your overall cybersecurity posture by engaging with our team of experienced consultants to support the management of cybersecurity risks across your organization.

Our Human Expertise and Credentials

We have a number of highly skilled consultants with a diverse set of experience across several sectors and domains who hold a number of certifications such as, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, etc.
Our Methodology

Our services are continuously developed utilizing our vast experience to ensure best in class value, and tailored to ensure they resolve our customer challenges based on the current threat landscape.

Our Flexible Retainer Services

We understand customer requirements can change over time and have built a flexible service (CSO-as-a-Service) to ensure truly tailored support where our support can change over time.
Our End-to-End Offering

Bitdefender offer end-to-end solutions across the cybersecurity landscape and therefore have a deep understanding of the threats faced by our customers within the industry and the necessary solutions.

Security That’s Consistently Recognized Across Independent Evaluations

Most #1 Placements in AV-Comparatives Enterprise Tests

Based on results in Real-world Protection Test, Malware Protection Test, Advanced Threat Protection Test, Endpoint Protection and Response Test
(Jan 2021 – Jan 2025).

Best Protection. Best Performance for Business Users

Bitdefender GravityZone Endpoint Security received the AV-TEST Award 2023 for Best Protection and Best Performance in the business users category.

High Threat Visibility, Minimal Noise

Bitdefender achieved 100% analytical coverage for both Linux and macOS, with zero False Positives (FPs) in both cases.

A Customers' Choice in EMEA

Gartner® Peer Insights™

Does my organization need a vCISO or a vISM?

Dependent on the size and complexity of your organization, the resources you already have in place, and the tasks that require support, either could be beneficial. A vCISO is ideal for more strategic oversight and high-level decision making, whereas a vISM tasks typically involve more day-to-day tactical activity such as performing a risk assessment or assessing a third party.

We need both a vCISO and a vISM, but we don’t know how frequently?

This is a common concern of a number of our customers, understanding the frequency by which you require specific types of resources. Please get in touch and we can discuss the type of tasks required and the amount of effort these would involve on a weekly or monthly basis and then provide an indication. Remember our services are very flexible, so if things change don’t worry, we are here to support your organization.

Proven. Unsurpassed Cybersecurity Effectiveness.

We’re here to help you choose the solution or service that’s right for your business.