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Mission-Ready Cybersecurity Governance and AI Risk Management
A practical, right-sized cybersecurity partner for growing teams that need clear risk decisions without enterprise consulting overhead.
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Useful either way
If we are not a fit, you still leave with 3 prioritized actions you can execute now.
Fast next step
Clear fixed-scope recommendation and pricing path delivered within 48 hours.
How the Business Model Works
- Governance Sprint (2 weeks, fixed fee) — Build your NIST-aligned Security Governance Playbook.
- AI Security & Ethics Audit (2–4 weeks) — Assess AI data leakage, vendor/LLM risk, and governance gaps.
- Pulse Health Scans (quarterly or semi-annual) — Receive recurring executive Cyber Scorecards and remediation priorities.
Module 1
Fixed-fee, low-friction entry engagement.
Module 2
Scoped fixed-fee based on AI complexity and exposure.
Module 3
Subscription retainer aligned to cadence and footprint.
A-la-Carte vs Full-Time Overhead
Engage only the modules you need now instead of committing to full-time salary, benefits, and hiring cycle costs before immediate value is proven.
On-Demand Access
Get cybersecurity leadership support when decisions are happening, not just during scheduled quarterly checkpoints.
24/7 Risk-Aware Mindset
Threats do not pause after business hours. Our operating model is built for urgent guidance and continuous posture awareness.
Tailored to Your Team
Every engagement is customized to your current maturity, business goals, and compliance obligations so recommendations are usable from day one.
Security Governance Playbook
Policy architecture, control mapping, and 90-day implementation actions.
AI Risk Assessment Report
Risk-tiered AI inventory, gap map, and prioritized remediation roadmap.
Executive Cyber Scorecard
Business-impact risk trends, top findings, and next-cycle priorities.
Quick Answers
How quickly can we start?
Most Governance Sprints can begin within 1-2 weeks after a discovery call and scope approval.
Do you support federal and commercial environments?
Yes. Our service model supports both federal-aligned requirements and commercial security maturity programs.
Can we start with one module only?
Absolutely. The stack is intentionally a-la-carte so you can start where the risk is highest.
Why choose Vantage CISO instead of a full-time hire or large consulting firm?
Our a-la-carte model lets you invest only where risk is highest, move faster with on-demand support, and receive tailored guidance without full-time payroll overhead or oversized consulting scope.
How do you keep costs practical?
We size engagements to business goals and constraints, with clear scope options and no unnecessary consulting overhead.
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Trusted Framework Alignment
NIST CSF 2.0
Why it matters: Gives leadership a plain-language structure for identifying, protecting, detecting, responding, and recovering.
How to improve: Start with a current-state scorecard, map control owners, and set a 90-day roadmap for the biggest business-impact gaps.
NIST AI RMF
Why it matters: Reduces AI misuse, model risk, and data leakage by putting governance around AI adoption.
How to improve: Inventory AI tools, define approved use cases, and enforce risk-tiered controls for sensitive workflows.
NIST 800-53
Why it matters: Provides a deep control catalog for regulated programs and high-assurance environments.
How to improve: Prioritize controls by system criticality, then document implementation evidence and recurring test cadence.
DoD RMF / STIG
Why it matters: Supports mission readiness and authorization pathways in federal-adjacent or defense ecosystems.
How to improve: Baseline systems against applicable STIGs, close high-risk findings first, and track POA&M items to closure.
CIS Controls v8
Why it matters: Focuses teams on practical safeguards that quickly reduce common attack paths.
How to improve: Implement IG1 controls first, then mature into IG2/IG3 based on data sensitivity and threat exposure.
ISO 27001 / 42001
Why it matters: Builds trust with customers by demonstrating formal governance for information and AI systems.
How to improve: Establish an ISMS/AIMS scope, define measurable objectives, and run internal audits before certification cycles.
About Us: Why We’re Different
Led by a CISSP-certified Marine Corps and Army veteran with an MBA in IT Management, Vantage CISO delivers a-la-carte security services aligned with NIST and DoD standards.
We built Vantage CISO because many businesses are priced out of quality cybersecurity support or handed generic, one-size-fits-all recommendations. We believe earning your business is a privilege, and we treat every engagement with that level of respect.
Respect First, Always
Every client deserves responsiveness, professionalism, and clarity. We treat your team like partners, not tickets.
Meet You Where You Are
Whether you’re just starting policies or maturing controls, we tailor the plan to your current stage and real constraints.
Tailored Reports, Not Templates
Each deliverable is customized to your risks, leadership priorities, compliance obligations, and decision timeline.
Value Down to the Last Dollar
Large firms often over-scope; we right-size. You get what you need to reduce risk and move forward with confidence.
Better informed teams build safer systems, secure AI faster, and make better business decisions.
Proof: What Outcomes Look Like
Case Study: Governance Foundation
Challenge: 150-person SaaS team had no formal security policies before enterprise customer diligence.
Result: Built a policy baseline in 2 weeks and reduced high-priority governance gaps by 60% within the first quarter.
Case Study: AI Risk Exposure
Challenge: Multi-department team used public LLM tools with no AI usage policy or vendor controls.
Result: Completed AI inventory in 3 weeks, implemented guardrails, and reduced unsanctioned AI usage by 40% in 90 days.
Case Study: Continuous Health Scans
Challenge: 250-user hybrid environment relied on annual audits with no trendline accountability.
Result: Quarterly scorecards reduced critical open vulnerabilities by 35% over two reporting cycles.
Who We Serve Best
- SMB and mid-market teams with limited in-house security leadership
- Organizations under customer questionnaire or compliance pressure
- Companies actively adopting AI tools without formal AI risk controls
- Federal-adjacent and commercial teams needing practical DoD/NIST alignment
Your First 30 Days With Vantage CISO
- Week 1: Discovery, stakeholder interviews, and artifact collection.
- Week 2: Risk and gap mapping against chosen frameworks.
- Week 3: Draft findings, prioritized actions, and owner alignment.
- Week 4: Executive readout, final deliverables, and execution plan.
Why Act Now
- Customer and vendor security requirements are tightening each quarter.
- AI adoption is moving faster than internal policy in most organizations.
- Delaying governance increases remediation cost and decision risk later.
Interactive Engagement Estimator
Use this to estimate recommended starting model based on your current maturity.
Recommendation: Start with Governance Sprint.
Secure AI Education Hub
Security awareness is a force multiplier. We teach teams how to use AI tools safely, identify data leakage risks, and apply practical guardrails before incidents occur.
- Prompt hygiene and sensitive data handling
- Vendor risk review for AI tools
- Role-based AI usage guardrails and policy education
Industry Security Tracks
Pick a tailored path based on your regulatory and buyer pressure.
Government Contractors
CMMC/NIST 800-171 readiness and procurement-aligned evidence.
Healthcare
HIPAA plus AI governance for safe adoption and compliance confidence.
Entertainment
IP and production workflow protection for multi-partner environments.
B2B SaaS
SOC 2 and customer trust acceleration to reduce pipeline friction.
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