vCISO & COMPLIANCE SERVICES
Hands-On vCISO
Zero to Audit Pass, Report in Hand
At Fractional Cost
We do it for you.
From your first gap assessment to your certification report
We run the entire program.
You approve. We execute.
A full-time CISO costs $200K+ a year. Our Hands-On vCISO delivers the same outcome at a fraction of that cost — SOC 2, HITRUST, HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001, or GDPR compliance, audit-passed, report in hand — on 3, 6, 9, or 12-month engagements. No full-time hire. No long-term lock-in.
Tailored Expertise
Specialized Compliance for Your Industry
Healthcare
We build and run your HIPAA, HITRUST, and SOC2 programs end-to-end — from technical safeguards and BAA processes to audit defense and certification. Your patient data stays protected; your auditors stay satisfied.
SMBs under 200 employees
We embed as your contractor vCISO to build, run, and pass your SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR audit — so you can close enterprise deals without hiring a full security team or stalling on growth.
How It Works
From first call to audit-passed in 3 simple steps
Step 1
Free Consultation (30 minutes) We review your current security posture, discuss your compliance goals, and tell you exactly what you need — no obligation, no sales pitch. You'll leave with a clear picture of where you stand.
Step 2
Gap Assessment We map your current state against your target framework — SOC 2, HIPAA, HITRUST, or NIST. You get a prioritized remediation roadmap with clear timelines, so nothing is a surprise.
Step 3
We Build, Run, and Pass Your Audit As your contracted vCISO, we lead or execute every step — policies, controls, evidence collection, vendor reviews, audit attendance and defense — until your certification report is delivered. You don't face the auditor alone.
Hands-On vCISO
From wherever you are to audit pass — report in hand. We build, run, and deliver your compliance program end-to-end.
- Policy drafting & implementation
- Evidence collection & management
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Audit attendance & defense — we sit with the auditor
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Certification report delivered to you
- Continuous compliance monitoring
Two Ways to Engage with Nysa
Most clients choose our Hands-On vCISO — we build, run, and pass the audit for you. For teams with internal capacity, our Advisory model provides strategic guidance to your in-house people.
Service Models
Advisory vCISO
Strategic guidance for teams who'll do the implementation themselves. We coach. You execute.
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Compliance roadmap & framework selection
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Gap analysis & remediation planning
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Monthly review & accountability meetings
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Auditor selection guidance
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Direct access to your vCISO for questions
SOC 2
The foundation of security for SaaS companies. We manage your SOC 2 Readiness and Type II reporting lifecycle.
NIST CSF
Baseline security for any business. We build your security roadmap on the world-class NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Compliance Frameworks We Support
We build, run, and pass your audits across the modern security standards your customers and regulators require — from initial readiness through certification and continuous monitoring.
HIPAA
Essential for healthcare startups. We build technical and administrative safeguards to protect patient identifiers.
ISO 27001
International recognition. We build and run your Information Security Management System (ISMS) and shepherd your ISO 27001 certification end-to-end.
HITRUST
The comprehensive gold standard for healthcare. We streamline the R2 assessment process for maximum certifiability.
GDPR
Accountable privacy. We ensure your data processing operations meet strict European transparency regulations.
WHY NYSA TECHNOLOGY
We Don't Just Prep You.
We Pass the Audit With You
Most consultants hand you a roadmap and a stack of policies — then leave you to face the auditor alone. We build the program, run the implementation, sit through the audit, and deliver your certification report.
CISSP & CISM Certified
Our experts hold the world's most recognized security certifications, ensuring your compliance programs are built on elite industry knowledge.
Senior Hands-On
No Junior Handoffs
The CISSP-certified expert who pitches you is the one doing the work. No offshore teams, no rotating juniors, no learning on your dime.
Transparent & Accountable
Weekly progress, clear milestones, no surprises. You see exactly what's getting done — and what's still open — at every point of the engagement.
Results We've Delivered
Real outcomes for real companies
Case Study 1 🏥 Healthtech Company · 45 employees · California
Achieved full HIPAA compliance and passed a third-party security assessment in under 90 days. Built policies, risk assessment, BAA process, and security training program from scratch
Framework: HIPAA-compliant + third-party assessment passed in 90 days.
Case Study 2 💻 SaaS Startup · 30 employees · Remote-first
Guided the company from zero security documentation to SOC 2 Type II report in 14 weeks. Implemented all 5 Trust Service Criteria controls and coordinated with the auditor directly.
Framework: SOC 2 Type II Engagement: 6-month Hands-On vCISO Result: SOC 2 Type II achieved, enterprise deals unblocked
Case Study 3 🌍 E-commerce Company · 60 employees · US-based, EU customers
Mapped all EU customer data flows, implemented cookie consent management, updated privacy policies, and established a data subject request process. Company avoided potential GDPR fines and unlocked partnerships with European enterprise clients.
Framework: GDPR Engagement: 6-month Hands-On vCISO Result: Full GDPR compliance, EU market opened
Case Study 4 🏢 Financial Services Company · 80 employees · California
Built an Information Security Management System (ISMS) from the ground up, implemented 93 ISO 27001 controls, and coordinated with a certification body. Company achieved ISO 27001 certification — required by two major enterprise clients.
Framework: ISO 27001 Engagement: 9-month Hands-On vCISO Result: ISO 27001 certified, two enterprise contracts secured
Case Study 5 🏥 Digital Health Platform · 55 employees · Texas
Led the company through HITRUST R2 Assessment — the entry-level HITRUST certification. Built security policies, implemented required controls, and managed the entire assessment process with the HITRUST assessor. Certification required by a major hospital system partner.
Framework: HITRUST Engagement: 9-month Hands-On vCISO Result: HITRUST R2 certified, hospital system partnership secured
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need a full-time internal security team? No. In the Advisory model, we guide your existing team — whether that's an IT manager, a developer, or an operations lead. In the Hands-On model, we do the work ourselves with your approval at every step. Either way, you don't need to hire anyone.
Q: How long does it take to get SOC 2 certified? SOC 2 Type I typically takes 2–4 months to prepare for and complete. Type II requires a 6–12 month observation period on top of that. We'll give you a realistic timeline based on your current state in the free consultation.
Q: Do you work with companies outside California? Yes — we are California-based but serve clients across the United States remotely.
Q: What happens after the contract ends? You own everything we build — all policies, procedures, controls, and documentation. Many clients renew for ongoing vCISO retainer support, but there is no obligation.
Q: Do you attend the audit with us? Yes — and this is one of the biggest differences between us and most vCISO shops. In our Hands-On engagements, we sit with the auditor, walk them through your controls, defend the evidence we've collected, and answer questions in real time. We stay until your certification report is in your hands.
In Advisory engagements, you lead the audit and we remain available to support.
Q: What does pricing look like? Pricing depends on three things: the framework , the engagement length (3, 6, 9, or 12 months), and the model — Hands-On includes full implementation and audit defense; Advisory is lighter-touch coaching.
Either way, you're paying a fraction of a full-time CISO's $200K+ salary. In the free consultation, we'll scope your specific situation and give you a fixed-price proposal — no hourly billing, no surprises.