vCIO CISO and CTO

 Virtual CISO  Services (vCIO / vCISO)                             

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Empower your business with executive-level technology leadership — without the full-time cost.

At Koza, we offer Virtual CIO, CISO, and CTO services to help you drive innovation, enhance cybersecurity, and align technology with your business goals. Whether you’re scaling, modernizing, or simply need expert guidance, Koza brings the strategy, structure, and security your organization needs.

Service: Provides executive-level IT strategy, budgeting, and technology roadmaps for SMBs that lack an in-house CIO.

  • Implementation:
    • Align IT investments with business goals.
    • Conduct quarterly reviews, risk assessments, and cost optimization.
    • Vendor management and procurement oversight.
  • Tools/Technologies:
    • IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL).
    • Financial planning tools (QuickBooks, BrightGauge).
    • Project management (Asana, Trello).

Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) – Cybersecurity Leadership

Service: Delivers enterprise-grade security strategy, compliance, and risk management for businesses without a dedicated CISO.

  • Implementation:
    • Develop and enforce security policies (GDPR, HIPAA, NIST).
    • Oversee incident response planning and regulatory audits.
    • Conduct security awareness training for executives.
  • Tools/Technologies:
    • Compliance platforms (Drata, Vanta).
    • SIEM tools (Splunk, AlienVault).
    • Risk assessment tools (Qualys, Rapid7).

Virtual Chief Technology Officer (vCTO) – Innovation & Digital Transformation

Service: Provides executive-level IT strategy, budgeting, and technology roadmaps for SMBs that lack an in-house CIO.

  • Implementation:
    • Align IT investments with business goals.
    • Conduct quarterly reviews, risk assessments, and cost optimization.
    • Vendor management and procurement oversight.
  • Tools/Technologies:
    • IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL).
    • Financial planning tools (QuickBooks, BrightGauge).
    • Project management (Asana, Trello).

Compliance & Governance Advisory

Service: Ensures adherence to industry regulations (PCI-DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001) through policy development and audits.

  • Implementation:
    • Gap analysis and remediation planning.
    • Employee training on compliance requirements.
  • Tools/Technologies:
    • GRC platforms (LogicGate, OneTrust).
    • Audit management tools (AuditBoard).

Technology Budgeting & Cost Optimization

Service: Identifies cost-saving opportunities in IT infrastructure, software licensing, and cloud spend.

  • Implementation:
    • Analyze current IT expenditures.
    • Recommend scalable, cost-efficient solutions.
  • Tools/Technologies:
    • Cloud cost management (AWS Cost Explorer, CloudHealth).
    • IT asset management (Lansweeper, ServiceNow).

Board-Level Reporting & Risk Communication

Service: Provides executive-level IT strategy, budgeting, and technology roadmaps for SMBs that lack an in-house CIO.

  • Implementation:
    • Align IT investments with business goals.
    • Conduct quarterly reviews, risk assessments, and cost optimization.
    • Vendor management and procurement oversight.
  • Tools/Technologies:
    • IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL).
    • Financial planning tools (QuickBooks, BrightGauge).
    • Project management (Asana, Trello).

Vendor & Contract Management

Service: Manages relationships with MSPs, cloud providers, and cybersecurity vendors.

  • Implementation:
    • Negotiate SLAs and contracts.
    • Oversee third-party risk assessments.
  • Tools/Technologies:
    • Vendor risk platforms (BitSight, SecurityScorecard).

Incident Response Leadership (On-Demand)

Service: Acts as the executive lead during cyber incidents, ensuring compliance with legal/regulatory requirements.

  • Implementation:
    • Coordinate breach response and communication.
    • Post-incident reviews and improvements.
  • Tools/Technologies:
    • Incident management (PagerDuty, IBM Resilient).

Why Choose Koza’s Virtual Executive Services?

✅ Cost-Effective: Fraction of the cost of a full-time executive.
✅ Strategic Focus: Aligns technology with business growth.
✅ Risk Reduction: Proactive security and compliance oversight.
✅ Flexible Engagement: Scalable from advisory to hands-on leadership.

Virtual

1-4 hours/week
Advisory leadership up to 10%

Part-Time

1-3 days/week
Where full time dedication is not necessary or affordable, up to 60%

Temporary

4-6 days/week
Full-time during an unplanned or forced vacancy

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