The Journey
Assess
Evaluate & Align
Determine your risk posture against framework standards and requirements.
Architect
Strategize & Design
Build a core governance structure that secures your business efficiently.
Manage
Lead & Oversee
Ongoing leadership and operational support for effective risk coverage.
Our Governance Framework
A structured approach to bringing order to your security program.
Phase 1: Assess
Week 1
Discovery
- Business Context Interviews
- Asset & Vendor Mapping
- Risk Appetite Definition
Gap Analysis
- Control Framework Assessment (ISO/NIST)
- Policy Review
- Technical Security Audit
Phase 2: Architect
Month 1-2
Strategy
- Security Roadmap Creation
- Budget & Resource Planning
- Policy Framework Design
Quick Wins
- Critical Vulnerability Remediation
- MFA & Identity Hardening
- Backup Validation
Phase 3: Manage
Month 3-12
Governance
- Monthly Steering Committees
- Vendor Risk Assessments
- Audit Defense & Compliance
Operations
- Incident Response Oversight
- Security Awareness Direction
- Vulnerability Management
Ongoing Stage: Continuous Improvement
Year 2 and Beyond
What Changes
- No re-assessment needed We already know your environment
- Streamlined onboarding Jump straight into Month 5+ activities
- Proactive focus Continuous monitoring, optimization, and strategic planning
What Stays
- Monthly heartbeat Vulnerability reviews, vendor assessments, executive reporting
- Incident Response Guaranteed SLA and support
- Audit Support We stay in the trenches with you
Why do I need a vCISO?
Security isn't a technical problem. It's a business problem. You don't need another firewall; you need a strategy.
Hiring a full-time CISO costs €150k+/year and takes 6 months to find. Most mid-market companies don't need a full-time executive; they need executive guidance executed by a capable team.
We provide the strategic leadership of a CISO combined with the tactical execution of a security engineering team, for a fraction of the cost.
The Leadership Gap
- 1
No Strategy: Buying tools randomly instead of following a roadmap.
- 2
Audit Panic: Scrambling to pass ISO/NIS2 audits once a year.
- 3
Vendor fatigue: Not knowing which security product actually adds value.
Reactive focus on immediate technical fixes or specific audits
Long-term vision that aligns security posture with business growth
Assessments result in reports that often sit on a shelf unexecuted
Monthly milestones and active oversight ensure steady progress
Security decisions made in isolation or forced by IT constraints
Fresh, unbiased viewpoint that breaks through internal politics
Constant hiring cycles or reliance on expensive ad-hoc contractors
Easily scales up or down based on your business velocity
Unpredictable budget spikes and high TCO for full-time hires
Ensuring security spend matches business goals, not just technical trends
We don't just assess your risks - we partner with you to eliminate them.
A New Era of
Management Responsibility
A recent DNSC report on the vCISO market in Romania highlights a critical shift: with the adoption of OUG nr. 155/2024 (transposing NIS2), cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem - it's a personal liability for company directors.
What Stays (Ongoing)
For customers entering Year 2 and beyond, the model shifts to steady-state.
- No re-assessment needed: We already know your environment
- Monthly heartbeat: Vuln reviews, vendor assessments, reporting
- Quarterly milestones: Incident drills, strategic reviews
- Annual planning: Budget, roadmap, Board reporting
Why D3 Cyber?
Strategic Leadership
We provide the executive voice needed to align security with business goals and board expectations.
Governance & Policy
We build the frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST) that prove to customers and auditors that you are secure.
Risk Management
We identify, quantify, and prioritize risks so you spend your budget where it matters most.
Vendor Management
We vet your suppliers and hold them accountable, ensuring your supply chain isn't your weak link.
Incident Response
When things go wrong, we lead the response, coordinating technical teams and legal communications.
Security Architecture
We design secure systems and review changes to ensure new features don't introduce new holes.
Compliance Management
We manage the audit process, ensuring you keep your certifications without the last-minute panic.
Security Testing
We oversee penetration tests and vulnerability scans, translating technical findings into business risks.
Board Reporting
We translate geek-speak into risk-speak, giving your board the confidence that security is under control.
Ready to mature your security program?
Book a discovery call to see if our vCISO model is the right fit for your organization.