High-Intent Use Case
HIGH urgency
Data last verified: January 2026
vCISO Services for Before Funding Round
Preparing security posture for investor due diligence. Align vCISO deliverables to this trigger and get quotes tailored to your timeline.
$3K-$16K per month
Typical range for vCISO
2-3 months before raise
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Why buyers engage now
VCs requiring security due diligence
Need clean security report for data room
Security posture impacts valuation
Competitors with better security
What matters in vendor selection
Scope: Hours per month (10-40 typical)
Industry experience: Healthcare, fintech, SaaS
Board communication: Executive reporting capability
Compliance expertise: Specific framework knowledge
Team building: Ability to hire and manage security staff
FAQs
When should we start vCISO for this use case?
2-3 months before raise
Why choose vCISO?
vCISO addresses: Cannot afford full-time CISO ($300K+/year); Need security leadership for compliance; Board demanding security oversight.
What budget should we plan?
Typical range $3K-$16K per month; adjust based on scope and urgency (high).
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