Your certification is current, but your controls are slipping.
Evidence is piling up. Policies haven’t been reviewed in months. You’re not sure you’d pass if the auditor showed up tomorrow.
Ongoing Compliance
Ongoing Compliance for Certified Companies
Continuous compliance management for companies that can’t afford to let their certification slip.
- 10 Hours Expert Support Monthly
- Year-Round Audit Readiness
- Veteran-Owned & VOSB Certified
Continuous Compliance Program
SUSTAIN:
Ongoing Compliance Managed for You
Ongoing Compliance Managed for You
You passed the audit. Now comes the part nobody warned you about – staying compliant.
SUSTAIN is TrustedCISO’s continuous compliance program for companies that need to maintain their certification without hiring a full-time compliance team. We keep you audit-ready. You keep building.
Your Framework Options
- GDPR
- SOC 2 Type I & Type II
- ISO 27001
- HIPAA
- PCI DSS
- CMMC
- FedRAMP & GovRAMP
Everything You Get
- 10 hours of expert support monthly
- Ongoing compliance for one framework
- GRC platform oversight and task management for Vanta, Drata, or your existing tool
- Evidence collection and audit liaison
- Trust Center maintenance
- Security questionnaire response
- Advanced CNAPP+ tool for cloud monitoring*
- Vulnerability scanning for cloud
- US-based compliance team – no offshore handoffs
Optional Add-Ons
- Penetration testing
- Internal audit
- Vulnerability scanning (on-premise)
- Framework expansion
- Backup solution
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
- SIEM 24×7 SOC
- DNS whitelisting/blacklisting
Timeline
Annual engagement
Pricing
Starts at $3,000/month
*Includes 20 hours vCISO per month. One cloud account license included.
Who We Serve
Built for Certified Companies Without a Full-Time Compliance Lead
Passing the audit was the milestone. Maintaining it shouldn’t become your full-time job.
If any of these sound familiar, SUSTAIN was built for you:
Ideal Company Profile:
- Completed LAUNCH or already SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC, or HIPAA certified
- 10-200 employees
- No dedicated internal compliance staff
- Annual certification renewal required
Why SUSTAIN Clients Renew Year After Year
100% First-Attempt Pass Rate – Including Renewals
Our clients don’t just pass their first audit. They stay compliant year after year. No failed renewals. No scrambling before audit season.
One Expert – Not a Rotating Pool
You work directly with our founder – a 30-year cybersecurity veteran and former CISO. She already understands your business. No re-explaining your setup to a new consultant every quarter.
60% Lower Than a Compliance Hire
A full-time compliance manager costs $80K-$120K+ in salary alone. SUSTAIN gives you 10 hours of senior expertise monthly for $3,000 – a fraction of what you’d spend on headcount.
We Handle the Questionnaires
Security questionnaires slow down sales. We respond to them for you – accurately and fast – so your team can focus on closing deals instead of filling out forms.
Veteran-Owned. Certified VOSB/WOSB/EDWOSB
Discipline, integrity, and follow-through in every engagement. These certifications also open doors if you’re pursuing federal contracts.
Testimonials
“They Care About Their Client's Success…”
Great experience working with TrustedCISO. Debra is an information security expert. Her advice has been essential to improving our information system’s security posture.
Dave
TrustedCISO provides exceptional cybersecurity services. From vCISO services to comprehensive risk assessments, audit readiness, and cloud security, TrustedCISO has the expertise to help you reach your cybersecurity goals. What truly sets them apart is their personalized approach. Unlike larger firms that offer cookie-cutter solutions, TrustedCISO takes the time to understand your unique business needs, tailoring their strategies to ensure the best outcomes.
As a veteran-owned business, TrustedCISO embodies the discipline, integrity, and dedication you’d expect, and it shows in every aspect of their work. Their commitment to excellence is evident, not just in their technical capabilities but also in how they prioritize building strong relationships with their clients.
Another standout feature is their affordability. TrustedCISO has managed to make top-tier cybersecurity accessible to small and medium businesses without compromising on quality. At the same time, they are fully capable of addressing the complex needs of large enterprises. This versatility and value make them an ideal partner for businesses of all sizes.
Whether you’re looking for a trusted advisor to help navigate compliance challenges, strengthen your cloud security posture, or develop a robust risk management framework, TrustedCISO is the team to call. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking dependable and effective cybersecurity services!
Lekeshia
TrustedCISO is an exceptional partner for all things cybersecurity. Their team is highly knowledgeable, professional, and committed to delivering tailored solutions that meet specific business needs. From conducting thorough risk assessments to providing actionable recommendations, they excel at helping organizations strengthen their security posture.
What sets TrustedCISO apart is its focus on building trust and clear communication throughout the engagement. They care about their client’s success and go above and beyond to address every concern. I highly recommend TrustedCISO to any business looking to enhance its cybersecurity with a trusted and experienced team.
Shivani Sharma
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the 10 hours of monthly support?
Everything you need to stay compliant – evidence collection, GRC platform management, Trust Center updates, security questionnaire responses, audit liaison, and ongoing program improvements. We prioritize based on what’s most urgent each month.
Can I use SUSTAIN if I didn't go through LAUNCH?
Yes. If you’re already certified through another provider or handled it internally, SUSTAIN picks up where your last engagement left off. We’ll do a quick review of your current state and take it from there.
What if I need more than 10 hours in a month?
It happens – especially during audit season or when a big customer sends a detailed security questionnaire. We can flex hours as needed and will let you know if you’re trending toward a higher tier.
Do you handle security questionnaires?
Yes. This is one of the biggest time-savers for our clients. When prospects or customers send questionnaires, we respond on your behalf – accurately and fast.
I passed Type 1. Can you help me get through Type 2?
That’s exactly what SUSTAIN is built for. Type 2 requires proving your controls work over time. We manage the evidence collection, monitor for gaps, and prep you for the audit window.
What GRC platforms do you support?
We work with Vanta, Drata, and most major GRC tools. If you’re using something else, let us know – we’ll figure it out.
What's included with the cloud vulnerability scanning?
One cloud account license for our Advanced CNAPP+ tool is included. It monitors your cloud environment and flags security issues before they become audit findings.
How is pricing structured?
SUSTAIN starts at $3,000/month on an annual engagement. No hourly billing. No surprise invoices.
What happens if my controls start slipping?
We catch it before your auditor does. That’s the whole point. We monitor your GRC platform, flag overdue tasks, and make sure evidence stays current year-round.