Cybersecurity is a team sport - don’t try and tackle it alone. Our whole-team approach advances cybersecurity posture and minimizes organizational risk.
A virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) is a seasoned cybersecurity leader who provides expert guidance tailored to your organization's specific needs. Unlike a traditional, full-time CISO, a vCISO delivers flexible, on-demand cybersecurity expertise without the high costs and long-term commitment of hiring in-house.
With our vCISO advisory service, your organization gains a trusted partner to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, tackle critical security challenges, and bolster your defenses against an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.
Whether you're a growing company without an existing CISO or an enterprise looking to strengthen your security posture, a vCISO ensures you’re equipped with strategic and tactical leadership to protect your business and build long-term resilience.
Startups and mid-sized organizations without a dedicated CISO, but who need expert cybersecurity leadership to grow intelligently. Gain peace of mind as our seasoned advisors uncover vulnerabilities while empowering your team with strategic and operational insights.
Cyber Vision & Leadership: Build and implement a forward-looking cybersecurity strategy.
On-Demand Advisory: Access expert insights when you need them most.
Cost Effectiveness: Get top-tier guidance without committing to permanent staffing.
At Echelon we take the vCISO model further by combining unrivaled experience with a comprehensive Security-as-a-Service (STaaS) approach. Our team of cyber and technology risk experts delivers the leadership, tools, and methodologies required to establish a robust and adaptable cybersecurity strategy.
The Security Team as a Service (STaaS), led by a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), is your business's strategic advantage in the digital world. Think of it as having a security expert on speed-dial, along with their team of cyber specialists, ready to protect your business from all threat actors.
The vCISO-led security team helps ensure that your company's systems, data, and people are well-protected, while also making sure you tick all the right boxes when it comes to legal and industry standards for cybersecurity.
Every business is unique, and so are its cybersecurity challenges. Our vCISO services provide tailored strategies that align with your specific goals and industry needs.
Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats with continuous oversight and real-time security guidance. Our vCISO team doesn’t just react to incidents—we prevent them.
Gain access to end-to-end solutions, including both offensive security tactics (pen testing, threat intelligence) and defensive measures (system hardening, incident response).
With your cybersecurity handled by experts, you can focus on scaling your business, confident that your systems and data are safe.
The vCISO-Led STaaS service is designed to be an extension of your team, not just an advisor. Our process works in phases to ensure continuous growth and maturity of your cybersecurity program.
We align with your organization's goals and assess critical assets, systems, and data to establish a baseline.
A comprehensive remediation plan is developed to address urgent risks and establish immediate priorities.
Collaboratively design a cybersecurity strategy that continually evolves, enhancing your defenses and staying ahead of emerging threats.
We go beyond providing cybersecurity services; we act as your strategic partner, working tirelessly to enhance your organization's security posture and ensure its long-term resilience.
“We genuinely felt like more than just a client. There was a real sense of partnership and a vested interest in helping us reach the level we needed to achieve… Echelon has risen to the top in an impressively short time. That speaks volumes."- Matthew Lawrence, Director of IT at Montauk.
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Our pricing model combines strategic advisory services with access to our extensive cybersecurity resources. Whether you need foundational security consulting or a full suite of services, we offer three flexible packages: Standard, Premium, and Premium Plus. Custom packages can be tailored to fit the specific needs of your organization.
In addition to the cybersecurity services and custom cyber portals, we can evaluate your current security platforms and identify the right vCISO tools for your unique needs.
We foster deep and strategic relationships with the industry's top vendors. These partnerships enable us to provide you with cutting-edge technologies combined with our expert insights to fuel your growth.
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We partner with several strategic cybersecurity and compliance providers to round out our service offerings with best-of-breed solutions. We can help clients identify high-quality products and evaluate them based on client needs to determine the best fit.
Our vCISO-Led Security Team as a Service (STaaS) is a managed cybersecurity solution where a team of dedicated security experts, led by a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), acts as your complete cybersecurity department or integrates with your internal team. The goal is to provide both strategic and tactical support, including building and managing a comprehensive cybersecurity program tailored to your organization's needs.
-Comprehensive Protection: We deliver hands-on support for governance, risk, compliance (GRC), and technical security.
-Dedicated Expertise: Access a team of professionals familiar with your environment and ready to act as an extension of your business.
-Cost Efficiency: Save on the expense of building and retaining an in-house cybersecurity team.
-Adaptability: Stay ahead of the rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape with insights from experts experienced across industries and technologies.
-Flexibility: Scale services to meet your organization's unique needs, whether to provide full coverage, plug resource gaps, or boost your existing team's capabilities.
-A lead vCISO supported by a team of cybersecurity advisors.
-Recurring strategy and ad-hoc tactical meetings.
-Development of cybersecurity roadmaps and program management.
-Executive reporting and presentations tailored to leadership needs.
-Incident response planning, management, and tabletop exercises.
-Policy review, vendor risk management, and compliance oversight.
-Guidance on industry frameworks and best practices.
Our team works with a range of powerful tools to ensure you have the resources needed to protect your systems, data, and people. Tools include but are not limited to:
-Cybersecurity Management Portal for planning, tracking, and collaboration.
-Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) for monitoring and responding to threats on endpoints.
-Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for continuous threat monitoring.
-Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) to analyze security data and manage threats.
-Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) to secure cloud infrastructure and ensure compliance.
-Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) Platform to manage regulatory compliance and risk.
-Security Awareness Training for educating employees on cybersecurity best practices.
Other tools like identity and access management (IAM), automated penetration testing, and zero-trust services are available to meet specific needs.