Vendor Guide
Government
Data last verified: January 2026
vCISO Services Vendors for Government
Shortlist providers with real Government references, compliance mapping, and the right scope to avoid rework and failed audits.
Compliance: FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, CMMCBudget: $200,000-$1,000,000
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 FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, CMMC
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 Government experience?
Yes—look for past work in Government and evidence mapped to FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, CMMC.
How do we compare quotes for Government?
Normalize scope (assets, users, environments) and verify evidence requirements and retest policy.
What disqualifies vendors?
Lack of Government references, no compliance mapping, or unclear SLAs.
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