2026 Compliance + Pricing
NIST CSF
Telecommunications
Data last verified: January 2026
vCISO Services for Telecommunications (NIST CSF)
Evidence-ready delivery for NIST Cybersecurity Framework, tuned to Telecommunications risks and buyer expectations.
$4K-$22K per month
Adjusted for Telecommunications
Penalties: No direct penalties, but used as standard of careBudget: $500,000-$2,000,000
Pricing verified Q1 202645+ vendor interviews127+ data sourcesUpdated monthly
What auditors expect
Testing cadence: Continuous improvement, typically annual assessment
Evidence mapped to NIST Cybersecurity Framework controls
Industry focus areas: FCC Requirements, CPNI, SOC 2
Why Telecommunications chooses vCISO
Cannot afford full-time CISO ($300K+/year)
Need security leadership for compliance
Board demanding security oversight
FAQs
What does vCISO Services look like for Telecommunications?
We scope vciso services around FCC Requirements, CPNI, SOC 2 and NIST CSF evidence needs.
How often should vCISO be done for NIST CSF?
Continuous improvement, typically annual assessment
What happens if we miss NIST CSF testing?
No direct penalties, but used as standard of care
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