vCISO & Advisory
Fractional CISO leadership providing board-level security strategy, program maturity development, and risk-driven roadmap execution.
Executive Security Leadership On Demand
Not every organization needs — or can afford — a full-time CISO commanding a $350K+ salary. Dalwax's virtual CISO (vCISO) service provides seasoned security executives who integrate with your leadership team, build and execute your security strategy, and represent your security posture to the board, regulators, and customers.
Our vCISOs average 20+ years of experience and hold CISSP, CISM, CRISC, and CCISO certifications. They bring battle-tested frameworks for security program maturity, vendor evaluation, budget optimization, and risk quantification using the FAIR model.
- Security strategy development and board-level reporting
- Security program maturity assessment (CMMI-based)
- Risk quantification and cyber insurance optimization
- Vendor evaluation and technology stack rationalization
- Incident response planning and tabletop exercises
- Regulatory engagement and audit preparation
- Security budget development and ROI analysis
vCISO Engagement Model
Discovery & Assessment
Comprehensive review of current security posture, policies, architecture, and organizational risk appetite.
Strategy & Roadmap
Develop a 12–36 month security roadmap aligned with business objectives, risk tolerance, and budget constraints.
Execution & Governance
Drive roadmap execution, manage security teams and vendors, and establish governance structures and metrics.
Board & Stakeholder Reporting
Quarterly board presentations with risk metrics, program progress, and strategic recommendations in business language.