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Trusted advisors need trusted security

You access sensitive client data daily. Demonstrate enterprise-grade protection without the enterprise-grade overhead.

9
Frameworks supported
2 hours
Gap analysis time
1-click
Audit pack export
Client Trust Center
95% Ready
SOC 294%
ISO 2700189%
NIST CSF92%
Client Data Protection PolicyAudit-ready
Vendor Risk Assessment24 vendors tracked
Annual Penetration TestDue in 14 days

The problem

Your reputation depends on security you can't prove

Client trust is your most valuable asset. But demonstrating security to every client is exhausting.

Client data is your liability

You have access to strategic plans, financial models, and confidential communications. One breach could end relationships—and your firm.

Every client has different requirements

Some want SOC 2 reports. Others need ISO 27001 evidence. A few demand custom security assessments. Managing it all is a nightmare.

Security audits drain billable hours

Partners spend days preparing for security reviews instead of serving clients. That's revenue walking out the door.

The solution

Multi-framework compliance from one platform

Map controls once. Satisfy requirements across every framework your clients care about.

2 hoursto full assessment

Gap analysis before you commit

Don't guess where you stand. Run a comprehensive gap analysis against SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or any framework your clients require. Get a prioritized roadmap with effort estimates for each control.

  • Current state scoring
  • Prioritized remediation roadmap
  • Framework-specific gap reports
300+ hrssaved annually

Automated evidence gathering

Connect your cloud providers, collaboration tools, and practice management systems. We continuously gather evidence like access logs, configuration settings, and security events—so documentation is always ready when clients or auditors ask.

  • 50+ integrations
  • Continuous evidence collection
  • Always audit-ready documentation
1-clickdue diligence export

Investor data rooms & M&A due diligence

Whether your firm is being acquired or acquiring another practice, generate one-click due diligence packages with complete security documentation, compliance status, and control evidence. Also valuable when clients need security documentation for their own M&A transactions.

  • Complete security documentation
  • Compliance status snapshots
  • Client-ready M&A packages
Accept vs.mitigate guidance

Risk analysis with actionable guidance

Identify security gaps and get clear recommendations on whether to accept or mitigate each risk. Prioritize what matters most based on your firm's risk appetite and client requirements.

  • Risk severity scoring
  • Accept vs. mitigate recommendations
  • Client-specific risk reports

Compare options

vCISO Lite vs. the alternatives

See why consulting firms choose us over expensive retainers or DIY approaches.

Recommended
Security Consultant
DIY
Multi-framework compliance
9 frameworks mapped
1-2 frameworks
Manual tracking
Gap analysis time
2 hours
2-4 weeks
Unknown
Evidence generation
1-click export
Manual compilation
Spreadsheets
Client audit requests
Same-day response
Days to weeks
Days to weeks
Monthly cost
$299/mo
$5-15K/mo retainer
Partner time
Our clients include Fortune 100 companies with rigorous security requirements. The gap analysis showed exactly what we needed, and we achieved SOC 2 Type 1 in 10 weeks. Now we use the audit packs for every client engagement.
Managing Partner, Strategy Consulting Firm
10 weeks
To Type 1
30+
Clients managed
$40K
Annual savings

Use cases

How consulting firms use vCISO Lite

Gap analysis

Know exactly where you stand before committing to timelines.

Compliance roadmap

Prioritized plan with effort estimates for each control gap.

Audit packs

One-click evidence bundles for auditors and client due diligence.

Multi-framework

SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR—all from one platform.

Common questions

What consulting firms ask us

vCISO Lite maps your controls across 9+ frameworks simultaneously. Implement a control once, and it satisfies SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and more. When different clients ask for different compliance evidence, you're already covered.

vCISO Lite connects to your cloud providers, collaboration tools, and practice management systems. We continuously gather evidence like access logs, configuration settings, and security events. When clients or auditors request documentation, it's already organized and ready to export.

Findings are observations about gaps that need attention—they're normal. vCISO Lite helps you track findings, assign owners, and document remediation. Our gap analysis typically catches issues before clients do, resulting in smoother reviews.

Absolutely. Whether your firm is being acquired or acquiring another practice, we provide one-click due diligence packages with complete security documentation, compliance status, and control evidence. This is also valuable when clients need security documentation for their own M&A transactions.

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