Vendor Guide
Telecommunications
Data last verified: January 2026
vCISO Services Vendors for Telecommunications
Shortlist providers with real Telecommunications references, compliance mapping, and the right scope to avoid rework and failed audits.
Compliance: FCC, CPNI, SOC 2, ISO 27001Budget: $500,000-$5,000,000
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 FCC, CPNI, SOC 2, ISO 27001
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 Telecommunications experience?
Yes—look for past work in Telecommunications and evidence mapped to FCC, CPNI, SOC 2, ISO 27001.
How do we compare quotes for Telecommunications?
Normalize scope (assets, users, environments) and verify evidence requirements and retest policy.
What disqualifies vendors?
Lack of Telecommunications references, no compliance mapping, or unclear SLAs.
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