CISO vs vCISO
Cost Calculator
An interactive spreadsheet that breaks down the true cost of a full-time CISO versus fractional vCISO services. Make data-driven security leadership decisions for your organization.
- Full-time CISO costs including salary, benefits, tools, and hidden expenses
- vCISO pricing breakdown across advisory, standard, and embedded tiers
- Side-by-side comparison with ROI analysis for your company size
- Decision framework to determine which model fits your organization
What's Inside the Calculator
Full-Time CISO Costs
Complete breakdown of salary ($200-400K), benefits (25-35%), tools ($50-150K), training, and opportunity costs.
vCISO Pricing Tiers
Advisory, Standard, and Embedded tier comparisons with hours, rates, and monthly costs.
Total Cost Comparison
5-year cost projection comparing full-time hire versus fractional services.
When to Choose Each
Company stage, revenue, headcount, and complexity indicators for each model.
Your Custom Calculation
Input your specific numbers to get a personalized cost comparison for your organization.
Executive Summary
Board-ready output comparing options with recommendations based on your inputs.
Created by security professionals who advise companies on security leadership models
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