Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about fractional CISO services for Hudson Valley SMBs. How much time will you spend with our company? This varies by service tier — Starter plans involve 8-12 hours monthly, Standard plans 15-20 hours, and Comprehensive plans 25-35 hours. How do you work with our existing MSP or IT team? I provide governance and strategic direction while your MSP handles day-to-day implementation, including joint planning sessions and clear escalation paths. Do you help with cyber insurance questionnaires? Yes — insurance questionnaire support is included in all service tiers, covering requirements analysis, control implementation, and documentation. What is the difference between your service tiers? Starter is for first security programs, Standard adds incident response and awareness programs, Comprehensive includes SOC 2 readiness and board reporting. How quickly can we get started? Typically within 1-2 weeks after consultation. The first phase focuses on discovery and quick wins for immediate value. Is incident response support included? All plans include incident response playbook development. 24/7 coverage is available through custom retainer agreements.