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Starter CISO Advisory – 2 Days Per Month

Purpose

Our Starter CISO Advisory package provides foundational cybersecurity leadership tailored for startups and early-stage businesses. Delivered as a flexible, ongoing engagement of two days per month, this service supports you in establishing and maintaining essential security practices and compliance frameworks without the cost of a full-time CISO.

What’s Included?

  • Regular security posture assessments and gap analyses to identify evolving risks

  • Development and continual refinement of core policies and procedures (e.g., data protection, incident response)

  • Ongoing compliance guidance aligned with key frameworks such as GDPR and Cyber Essentials

  • Monthly virtual advisory sessions (approximately 16 hours per month)

  • Priority access to emergency security consultations as needed

Why Choose the Starter Advisory?

  • Consistent Support: Maintain steady progress in building and strengthening your cybersecurity program

  • Affordable Expertise: Access senior CISO-level guidance tailored for your budget and growth stage

  • Proactive Risk Management: Stay ahead of emerging threats and compliance obligations

  • Flexible Engagement: Scale advisory hours as your business needs evolve

Ready to Build a Strong Cybersecurity Foundation?

Contact Phenomlab to learn more about how our Starter CISO Advisory can provide the expert guidance your startup needs to grow securely.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We provide approximately 16 hours of virtual advisory support, including security posture reviews, policy development, compliance guidance, and strategic planning tailored to your evolving needs.

Yes, the engagement is flexible. You can scale up or down based on your business growth and security requirements, with transparent pricing adjustments.

Clients with this package receive priority access to emergency consultations. We respond swiftly to critical incidents to minimize impact and guide resolution.

While it covers essential compliance frameworks, medium or highly regulated businesses may require our Growth or Strategic CISO packages for comprehensive support.

All advisory services are delivered virtually via video calls, emails, and secure document sharing-providing flexibility and cost efficiency.

CISO Package Comparison Table

FeatureStarter (2 days/month)Growth (4 days/month)Strategic (8 days/month)
Security posture assessment✓✓✓
Policy development✓✓✓
Compliance guidanceBasic frameworksExpanded frameworksComprehensive regulatory
Risk management oversightLimitedOngoingFull program management
Vendor risk assessments—IncludedIncluded
Staff security training—Quarterly sessionsCustomized ongoing training
Incident management supportPriority accessIncludedIncluded with dedicated support
Compliance audit support——Audit prep & auditor liaison
Executive reporting——Board-level reporting
On-call support——Dedicated on-call availability
Monthly advisory hours16 (2 days)32 (4 days)64+ (8+ days)

CISO Package Comparison Table

Starter (2 days/month)

  • Security posture assessment: ✓
  • Policy development: ✓
  • Compliance guidance: Basic frameworks
  • Risk management oversight: Limited
  • Vendor risk assessments: —
  • Staff security training: —
  • Incident management support: Priority access
  • Compliance audit support: —
  • Executive reporting: —
  • On-call support: —
  • Monthly advisory hours: 16 (2 days)

Growth (4 days/month)

  • Security posture assessment: ✓
  • Policy development: ✓
  • Compliance guidance: Expanded frameworks
  • Risk management oversight: Ongoing
  • Vendor risk assessments: Included
  • Staff security training: Quarterly sessions
  • Incident management support: Included
  • Compliance audit support: —
  • Executive reporting: —
  • On-call support: —
  • Monthly advisory hours: 32 (4 days)

Strategic (8 days/month)

  • Security posture assessment: ✓
  • Policy development: ✓
  • Compliance guidance: Comprehensive regulatory
  • Risk management oversight: Full program management
  • Vendor risk assessments: Included
  • Staff security training: Customized ongoing training
  • Incident management support: Included with dedicated support
  • Compliance audit support: Audit prep & auditor liaison
  • Executive reporting: Board-level reporting
  • On-call support: Dedicated on-call availability
  • Monthly advisory hours: 64+ (8+ days)
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