Fractional vCISO and vCIO retainers, security risk assessments, multi-year technology roadmaps, and AI strategy. Available with or without a managed services engagement.
Standalone retainers
A named security or technology leader your team can point to.
Most 15- to 75-person businesses can't justify a full-time CISO or CIO salary. But they still need senior-level security and technology leadership — for board reporting, regulatory work, M&A diligence, and strategic planning.
That's exactly what a fractional vCISO or vCIO retainer does. You get an experienced executive on a recurring monthly commitment, supporting the work your business actually needs.
Important: Our vCISO and vCIO retainers are standalone services. You don't have to be a NorthFlow managed services client to engage us as your fractional security or technology leader. We work both ways.
Combined vCISO + vCIOOne executive covering both portfolios for tighter coordination
Security Risk AssessmentNIST CSF or CIS Controls aligned, written report
3-Year Technology RoadmapOne-time deliverable for budget planning and board reporting
vCISO Workshop (half-day trial)Trial engagement before committing to a full retainer
AI Strategy & GovernanceWritten AI policy, deployment roadmap, employee training plan
Cyber insurance questionnaire guidanceHelp understanding what underwriters are asking for
M&A IT due diligencePre-acquisition technology and security review
vCISO
Security Leadership
Risk register ownership, policy authorship, security program governance, and audit liaison. For 10–50 employee SMBs in regulated industries.
Monthly retainer · contact for pricing
vCIO
Technology Leadership
Annual technology roadmap, IT budget planning, vendor strategy, M&A diligence, executive technology reporting. Four hours/month executive time.
Monthly retainer · contact for pricing
vCISO + vCIO
Combined Retainer
Both portfolios under one senior executive. Tighter coordination between security and technology strategy. Best fit for businesses with active board oversight.
Monthly retainer · contact for pricing
vCISO vs. vCIO — what's the difference?
vCISO owns security. vCIO owns technology strategy. You can buy one or both.
A vCISO is responsible for your security posture — risk register, policies, cyber insurance, incident response readiness, and compliance program governance. A vCIO is responsible for your technology direction — roadmap, budget, vendor strategy, and how technology supports your business growth. Most regulated SMBs benefit from both, but you can engage either one independently.
Ready to talk?
Modern IT for businesses that take their technology seriously.
Schedule a 30-minute call. We'll walk through your current environment, identify gaps, and show you exactly how we can help.
