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Virtual CISO as a service and full-time protection with Penti

Penti’s virtual CISO services offer top-tier security leadership to growing companies that need assistance with security strategy, structure, and compliance without enterprise-level overhead costs.

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Mature your security infrastructure with Penti’s vCISO services

Penti offers more than to be your typical security partner. Our experienced vCISOs equip security teams with hands-on support and leadership on-demand.

Gain instant access to executive-level security expertise that drives measurable results. Penti’s vCISO services help you build a security program that aligns with your business goals, prioritizes critical risks, and ensures every security decision supports growth and compliance.
Turn your cybersecurity framework into a competitive edge. A vCISO will work with your team to design, implement, and mature a scalable security program built on internationally-recognized  standards like ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, and GDPR. vCISO guidance will help your company pass audits confidently and demonstrate security excellence to customers and partners.
Stay one step ahead of threats and regulations. Penti’s experts help you identify vulnerabilities, manage vendor risks, and maintain continuous compliance through proactive risk assessments, incident response planning, and board-ready reporting that proves your organization’s control and maturity.
As your business expands, Penti helps you scale security operations seamlessly, ensuring every new system, vendor, and region meets compliance and risk standards. Strengthen customer confidence, protect your brand, and accelerate growth with strategic, outcomes-focused cybersecurity leadership.
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Penti’s vCISO services support:

Penti’s vCISO service puts your mind at ease by building client trust without becoming another cost center.
Our vCISO solution integrates seamlessly with your team, providing strategic security insights to inform digital transformation projects.
Penti helps lift the load from overburdened teams by taking the lead on your cybersecurity strategy.
Penti vCISO enables your dev team to drive growth and innovation while keeping your systems and products secure.
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Comprehensive security assessment

Penti’s autonomous agents and human security experts evaluate your company’s security posture and flag vulnerabilities.
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Expert-led cyber maturity program

Our vCISO service guides your team through the implementation of internationally-recognized security and risk management frameworks, like ISO 27001 and SOC 2, while helping you build resilience against threats.
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Stress-free audit preparation

We equip your team with the tools to navigate documentation and policy requirements, collect evidence, and prepare for assessments and audits so that you don’t have to put projects on hold.
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Executive-level reporting

Penti’s dashboard provides robust, executive-ready reports, demonstrating your team’s commitment to promoting compliance and reducing organizational risk.

Your streamlined compliance strategy

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The benefits of flexible cybersecurity leadership

With Penti’s vCISO solutions, your organization gains the expertise and agility you need to stay secure and compliant as your business grows.

Access seasoned virtual CISOs who bring decades of real-world experience in compliance, and risk management. Penti’s experts act as your strategic security partners, helping you build, manage, and mature your cybersecurity program without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Our agentic AI-powered platform continuously monitors risk, streamlines policy updates, and identifies vulnerabilities before they become threats. Penti combines human intelligence with AI-precision to deliver proactive cybersecurity leadership that adapts to evolving risks.
Penti’s vCISO consulting services are built for growth. As your organization expands into new markets or adopts new technologies, our flexible model scales to meet your needs to ensure that your security strategy and compliance evolve seamlessly alongside your business.
Penti provides enterprise-grade cybersecurity leadership at a fraction of the cost. Our virtual CISO services deliver 24/7 strategic protection, compliance oversight, and threat management, helping you reduce costs and maintain continuous security readiness.
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Meet your virtual CISO

Get Penti’s vCISO onboard and launch your security strategy with Penti.

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Penti by the numbers

Accelerate security testing with Penti by leveraging AI to facilitate discovery and scoping, testing, risk prioritization, and remediation efforts.

3M+
findings processed per week
1.2M+
regulatory compliance-related findings
70%
reduction of  false positives
$33M+
saved in potential losses
Unlimited
retests
620K+
critical vulnerabilities discovered
2.2K+
manual findings
700
endpoints pentested
3 to 14
days to proof of value
100%
satisfaction guarantee
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Why choose Penti for vCISO solutions

When cybersecurity leadership needs to be scalable and intelligent, Penti’s virtual CISO services deliver.

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Human expertise, enhanced by AI

Penti’s vCISO solutions unite the insight of seasoned cybersecurity executives with the precision of AI-driven intelligence. This combination empowers faster decision-making, continuous monitoring, and smarter risk management.

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Strategic security that fits your business

Penti tailors each virtual CISO engagement to your size, industry, and growth goals. We design results-oriented security strategies that align with business objectives and evolve as your company scales.

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Continuous compliance and risk oversight

Penti’s experts ensure you maintain alignment with ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, and GDPR through proactive risk assessments, policy management, and real-time visibility into your compliance posture.

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Scalable, cost-effective security leadership

Penti’s flexible vCISO model gives you access to compliance oversight and measurable ROI  through an on-demand approach that grows with your organization.

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What our clients say

For security leaders turning to AI to stay ahead of threats and minimize costs, Penti provides the ideal solution.

DREW DANNER
Managing Director, BD Emerson

Penti's service is a game changer for our compliance needs. The insights we gained were invaluable for our team.  Doing this well is crucial for our compliance targets and key in advancing our strategic initiatives.

ALBERTO SHEINFELD
CTO, Lev

The integration between Penti, our system, and third parties like Vanta is exceptional. I would also like to mention that their response times are extremely fast!

CAMERON SWAIM
CTO, ReadWorks

Penti has been like having an experienced and nimble Security Engineer on staff. They have outlined issues in our platform and guided us towards implementations and fixes that allow for us to ensure we are treating our users data with the utmost care.

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For security leaders turning to AI to stay ahead of threats and minimize costs, Penti provides the ideal solution.

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Ready to strengthen your security leadership?

Take control of your cybersecurity with Penti’s vCISO services. Our experts combine executive strategy with AI-driven insight to help you build cyber resilience. Talk to a Penti vCISO and discover how flexible cybersecurity leadership can protect your business.

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FAQ

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What is a Virtual CISO (vCISO)?

A virtual CISO (vCISO) is an outsourced security executive who provides strategic cybersecurity leadership and guidance without being a full-time employee. Penti’s vCISO services give your organization access to senior-level security expertise to manage compliance, evaluate risk, and build a cybersecurity program.

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How is Penti’s vCISO different from traditional consulting?

Unlike one-time consultants, Penti’s vCISO-as-a-service provides ongoing, embedded leadership. Our experts act as part of your team while monitoring risks, guiding compliance, and adapting strategies as your business evolves. Leveraging agentic AI technology, we deliver proactive insights and faster responses to emerging threats.

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What industries benefit most from vCISO services?

Penti’s vCISO solutions are ideal for organizations in SaaS, healthcare, fintech, and consulting, as well as any business entering regulated markets or scaling into enterprise. We tailor our services to your unique compliance requirements, whether SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, or GDPR.

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How does AI improve Penti’s vCISO capabilities?

Our agentic AI system continuously analyzes risk, compliance gaps, and threat patterns to help your vCISO make faster, smarter decisions. This blend of human intelligence and automation ensures that your security posture remains dynamic and data-driven, always aligning with evolving regulations.

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Can Penti help us prepare for audits or certifications?

Yes. Penti’s vCISOs are experts in audit readiness and compliance frameworks. We’ll guide you through every stage, from defining policies and implementing controls to collecting evidence and communicating results.

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What are the cost benefits of using a vCISO?

Hiring a full-time Chief Information Security Officer can be costly. Penti’s Virtual CISO services offer the same strategic leadership and accountability at a fraction of the cost, with flexible pricing that scales to your business size and security maturity.