Security Governance Manager (virtual CISO)
A Virtual CISO (vCISO) or Security Governance Manager operates at the intersection of people, processes, compliance, and strategy—providing expert leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive. While not responsible for day-to-day engineering or technical implementation, a vCISO has strong technical literacy and collaborates closely with technical teams, ensuring alignment between business objectives and security requirements.
For organizations that already have a CISO, this service is typically delivered in a supporting role—providing GRC leadership, operational structure, or acting as a program manager. For organizations without a CISO, the service is delivered as a CISO-for-hire, giving access to strategic cybersecurity leadership on-demand.
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Andreas Hegna
Contact Andreas for questions regarding this service type.
Deliverables may include:
Developing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s security and compliance strategy
Leading and advising on the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) program
Conducting risk assessments, maturity assessments, and vendor evaluations
Preparing for and managing compliance audits (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR)
Writing, reviewing, and updating policies, procedures, and documentation
Coordinating training and awareness for staff, managers, and the board
Responding to security and compliance questions from clients, partners, and auditors
Supporting third-party risk management and business continuity planning
Reporting to and advising executive leadership and boards
Acting as a bridge between technical teams and management Offloading or complementing an existing CISO or security team
This role is ideal for companies needing to establish or mature their security governance but who may not yet require—or be ready for—a full-time CISO.