vCISO
RCO empowers financial institutions to confidently navigate today’s complex technology landscape. Whether you need to develop your program or fine-tuning your existing one, we help you establish a solid foundation for governance and risk management—ensuring your technology supports your long-term strategy.
Flexible, Affordable, and Strategic Security for Your Business
A vCISO provides your financial institution with flexible, on-demand expertise to strengthen defenses, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate risks — all at a fraction of the cost of a full-time executive.
Of bank CEO’s identify cybersecurity and talent shortages as key growth challenges for the sector.
Why Choose a vCISO?
For financial institutions, cybersecurity isn’t just about protection—it’s about trust, compliance, and resilience. A Virtual CISO (vCISO) brings deep industry expertise to help banks navigate complex regulatory environments, mitigate evolving threats, and strengthen customer confidence. Whether you’re enhancing your security posture, responding to audit findings, or aligning with FFIEC or GLBA, a vCISO delivers strategic leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive—giving you expert guidance that scales with your needs.
Cost-Effective Executive Expertise
Hiring a full-time CISO can be expensive—especially for community banks or mid-sized institutions. A vCISO offers access to high-level cybersecurity leadership at a fraction of the cost, providing strategic guidance tailored to your organization’s needs without the long-term commitment or overhead.
Regulatory and Compliance Guidance
Banks operate in one of the most heavily regulated industries. A vCISO brings deep knowledge of FFIEC, GLBA, and PCI DSS, helping your institution stay audit-ready, avoid penalties, and confidently navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
Risk Management and Cyber Resilience
A vCISO assesses your current security posture, identifies gaps, and develops practical strategies to reduce risk and strengthen your cyber defenses. From third-party risk to ransomware preparedness, they ensure your bank is equipped to handle today’s most pressing threats.
Scalable, On-Demand Support
As your institution grows or faces new challenges, a vCISO can quickly adapt to support evolving priorities—whether that means leading incident response, overseeing vendor due diligence, or guiding IT teams during digital transformation. Their flexibility ensures your bank gets the right expertise when and where it’s needed.
Having an MSP doesn’t eliminate the need for a vCISO, as each plays a distinct and complementary role in your cybersecurity strategy.
While Managed Service Providers (MSPs) handle the day-to-day management of IT systems and security tools, they typically focus on operational execution rather than strategic oversight. A vCISO complements your MSP by providing executive-level guidance—developing security policies, managing risk, aligning with regulations, and ensuring your cybersecurity efforts support broader business goals. Together, they form a complete, balanced approach to protecting your institution.
Board Training & Cybersecurity Training
Strengthening institutional resilience through targeted education and preparedness is a key component to protecting your bank. We offer comprehensive board training to equip leadership with the knowledge needed to make informed cybersecurity decisions. Our incident response tabletop drills simulate real-world attacks, helping you identify gaps before they become liabilities. Additionally, we provide specialized cybersecurity training for staff at all levels, ensuring that your entire organization is prepared to recognize threats and respond effectively.