Expert vCISO Cybersecurity Compliance Services
Decomplicate Security. Focus on Business Outcomes.
“As an early stage company working with large, established organizations, there is an expectation of security and compliance from our customers. Trusted CISO helped BenefitPitch secure SOC II, Type II certification as well as ISO 27001 certification. Our customers can rest assured that we’re following the industry best guidelines for compliance and security.” – Dave Kerrigan, CEO
About
TrustedCISO Expert vCISO Services
Don’t just check the box!
Strategic Cybersecurity Leadership You Can Trust
At TrustedCISO, we don’t just check boxes — we decomplicate cybersecurity so you can focus on business outcomes. As a Veteran-Owned, SBA-Certified business, we bring military-grade discipline, deep industry experience, and proven leadership to your security program.
Comprehensive vCISO & Compliance Services
We offer Virtual CISO (vCISO) services, fractional security leadership, and Compliance-as-a-Service to help growing organizations build, scale, and secure their operations. Whether you’re pursuing SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, CMMC, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, or TX-RAMP compliance, we provide:
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Audit readiness assessments
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Risk management strategy
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Cybersecurity tabletop exercises
Our approach ensures you’re fully prepared for audits and long-term security resilience.
Our Core Cybersecurity Services Include:
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Virtual CISO (vCISO) and fractional C-Suite security leadership
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GRC automation for policy management and real-time compliance
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Cybersecurity for SMBs with scalable, cost-effective solutions
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Security gap assessments and cyber risk assessments
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Vendor risk management and third-party security evaluations
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Security awareness training, including phishing simulations
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Policy and procedure development aligned with industry frameworks
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Tabletop exercises and incident response planning
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Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Customized Roadmap to Cyber Resilience
From early-stage startups to mature enterprises, our expert-led team helps design and implement resilient cybersecurity programs. Using our proprietary CISO Guide to Cyber Resilience Roadmap, we align your security strategy with business objectives for lasting impact.
Led by a Proven Industry Expert
TrustedCISO is led by Debra Baker, CISSP, CCSP — a military veteran, former CISO, and 30-year cybersecurity expert. She is also the host of the CISO Guide to Cyber Resilience Podcast, bringing hands-on leadership and thought-provoking insights to every engagement.
Compliance Frameworks We Support
TrustedCISO provides audit readiness and compliance services for the most widely adopted cybersecurity frameworks across regulated industries.
Audit Readiness
Put your audit on autopilot with TrustedCISO. Our expert-led audit readiness assessments help you prepare for SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and FedRAMP—with streamlined documentation, GRC automation, and zero surprises.
vCISO Services
Security leadership without the full-time cost. Our Virtual CISO (vCISO) and fractional security leaders align cybersecurity strategy with your business goals for scalable, expert protection.
Advanced Cloud Security
Secure your cloud, protect your future. TrustedCISO provides cloud native application application protection program (CNAPP), threat detection, and compliance for AWS, Azure, and GCP.
vCISO Security Solutions & Services
Virtual CISO Support You Can Count On
TrustedCISO delivers high-impact virtual CISO (vCISO) services to help you strengthen your security posture, meet compliance goals, and reduce vendor-related risk. Whether you need guidance on security tooling, executive reporting, or help completing security questionnaires, our expert vCISOs are ready to lead.
Our vCISO services include:
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Hands-on security strategy and roadmap development
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Acting as your CISO on customer and board calls
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Support for third-party risk reviews and vendor questionnaires
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Guidance on policy creation and framework alignment
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Cost-effective security leadership for growing businesses
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
The NIST Cybersecurity Framework forms the foundation of every security program we build. Our approach, based on the CISO Guide to Cyber Resilience and over 30 years of industry experience, helps organizations align security goals with real-world business outcomes.
What We Offer
From strategy to compliance, TrustedCISO has you covered…
vCISO Services
Strategic, fractional cybersecurity leadership tailored to your business. We guide your security roadmap, lead risk management, and represent your org in audits, customer calls, and compliance reviews.
Compliance Readiness
End-to-end support for achieving and maintaining compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, StateRAMP, TX-RAMP, and more. We handle gap assessments, documentation, and audit prep.
Cybersecurity Solutions
From cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP) and vendor risk management to employee training and policy development — we deliver practical tools and services to secure your environment and reduce risk.
Our Approach to Security
At TrustedCISO, we meet you where you are — whether you’re just starting out or scaling a mature security program. Our approach focuses on practical, business-aligned security built around the right framework and your unique risk profile.
We help you:
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Select the best-fit security framework (e.g., NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP)
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Build a realistic, phased roadmap to cyber resilience
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Balance security investments with your budget and risk tolerance
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Deliver actionable, measurable progress — not shelfware
Our proven method is rooted in over 30 years of field-tested experience and our proprietary CISO Guide to Cyber Resilience Roadmap, giving you a clear, strategic path toward lasting security outcomes.
Contact Us
(919) 608-0319
6135 Park South Drive Ste 510, Charlotte, NC 28210
Monday-Friday: 8am – 5pm
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