Vendor Guide
Professional Services
Data last verified: January 2026
vCISO Services Vendors for Professional Services
Shortlist providers with real Professional Services references, compliance mapping, and the right scope to avoid rework and failed audits.
Compliance: SOC 2, Client RequirementsBudget: $50,000-$200,000
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 SOC 2, Client Requirements
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 Professional Services experience?
Yes—look for past work in Professional Services and evidence mapped to SOC 2, Client Requirements.
How do we compare quotes for Professional Services?
Normalize scope (assets, users, environments) and verify evidence requirements and retest policy.
What disqualifies vendors?
Lack of Professional Services references, no compliance mapping, or unclear SLAs.
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