Vendor Guide
Aerospace & Defense
Data last verified: January 2026
vCISO Services Vendors for Aerospace & Defense
Shortlist providers with real Aerospace & Defense references, compliance mapping, and the right scope to avoid rework and failed audits.
Compliance: CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR, FedRAMPBudget: $200,000-$2,000,000
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
Pricing verified Q1 202645+ vendor interviews127+ data sourcesUpdated monthly
Selection checklist
Industry references and sample reports
Compliance mapping to CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR, FedRAMP
Clear SLAs and retest/remediation approach
Red flags
No direct board/executive experience
Lack of industry-specific knowledge
Unable to provide references
No clear deliverables defined
FAQs
Do we need a vCISO vendor with Aerospace & Defense experience?
Yes—look for past work in Aerospace & Defense and evidence mapped to CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR, FedRAMP.
How do we compare quotes for Aerospace & Defense?
Normalize scope (assets, users, environments) and verify evidence requirements and retest policy.
What disqualifies vendors?
Lack of Aerospace & Defense references, no compliance mapping, or unclear SLAs.
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