Turning Security Into a Business Advantage: vCISO Services
We provide expert security leadership, risk management, and compliance guidance—without the cost of a full-time CISO.
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About
HostBreach vCISO Services for SMBs
Most companies treat cybersecurity as a cost until a failed audit, a lost contract, or a data breach forces them to act. At HostBreach, we help SMBs in regulated industries turn security into a competitive edge, not just an expense. We don’t sell security tools, we solve security problems.
HostBreach is a professional cybersecurity services firm specializing in Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) solutions. We help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) navigate cybersecurity challenges with expert leadership, risk management, and compliance strategies—without the cost of a full-time executive. HostBreach is also SBA service disabled veteran owned and HubZone certified.
Our founder, Francisco Velasquez, is a former service member with extensive cybersecurity experience, including work at Booz Allen Cyber Fusion Centers (CFC), Big Tech security engineering, and classified Counter Intelligence missions. He has successfully led security operations for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, the armed forces, and defense contractors like Lockheed Martin.
Why SMBs Need a vCISO:
- Cybercrime cost businesses $2.7 billion in 2020 alone (FBI).
- SMBs are prime targets—they hold valuable data but often lack enterprise-level security.
Don’t leave your business exposed. With HostBreach, you get a team of security experts dedicated to proactively protecting your business from cyber threats.
📅 Schedule a Free Consultation and take control of your cybersecurity today.
Franco Velasquez
CEO & vCISO
Cybersecurity Should Protect Revenue. Not Just Data.
Outcomes Over Hours: vCISO Services That Deliver Real Business Impact. Free Consultation
What we do
Compliance Simplified. Security Monetized. Risk Eliminated.
✔ Outcome-driven: We focus on business impact, not technical checklists.
✔ Compliance simplified: Meet CMMC, HIPAA, SOC 2, and NIST requirements without wasted time.
✔ Risk reduction that saves money: Strong security lowers cyber insurance costs and builds partner trust.
✔ No hourly billing: You pay for results, not time.
Cyber Risk & Compliance Readiness
- Identify security gaps & compliance risks before auditors do
- Align security practices with HIPAA, CMMC, NIST, SOC 2, or PCI-DSS
- Develop a risk remediation roadmap to accelerate compliance
What to Expect:
- AI-driven security risk assessment & compliance gap analysis
- Executive-level security briefing on key vulnerabilities & next steps
- Actionable recommendations for securing contracts, passing audits, and reducing risk
Best for: Businesses preparing for compliance audits, cyber insurance, or new security requirements.
Security & Compliance Transformation
- Achieve full compliance with CMMC, HIPAA, or SOC 2 without delays
- Reduce risk exposure and lower cyber insurance premiums
- Establish a scalable security program that supports business growth
What to Expect:
- Security policy framework customized for your compliance needs
- Vendor & third-party risk management strategies to protect your supply chain
- Incident response planning & testing to ensure cyber resilience
Best for: SMBs needing ongoing compliance support or those expanding into regulated industries.
Security as a Business Accelerator
- Security becomes a trust-building asset for investors, partners, and clients
- Streamlined compliance ensures faster contract approvals
- Reduced operational risk makes the business more valuable & resilient
What to Expect:
- Security transparency badge & public compliance page to showcase trust
- Cyber risk benchmarking against industry peers for competitive positioning
- Proactive risk management that protects company value & reputation
Best for: High-growth businesses, startups seeking investor confidence, and companies using security as a market differentiator.
Easy Onboarding – Get Started Today
Getting started with HostBreach vCISO services is simple, fast, and hassle-free. We make cybersecurity accessible for SMBs with a streamlined onboarding process:
Free Consultation – We assess your cybersecurity needs, challenges, and goals.
Risk & Security Assessment – Get a tailored security roadmap based on real threats.
Actionable Strategy – We implement cost-effective, high-impact security solutions.
Ongoing Protection – Continuous monitoring, compliance support, and security leadership.
Benefits
Security That Increases Revenue
Strong cybersecurity doesn’t just protect your business, it wins contracts, builds investor confidence, and lowers cyber insurance costs. Compliance isn’t just a requirement; it’s a sales tool.
Most businesses see cybersecurity as a cost, but with the right vCISO strategy, it becomes a competitive advantage. At HostBreach, we provide vCISO services designed to not only secure your business but also drive growth, ensure compliance, and enhance trust with customers, partners, and investors.
A full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) can cost well over $250K annually, making it an unrealistic option for many small and medium-sized businesses. Our vCISO services give you executive-level security leadership without the overhead, providing the same strategic guidance, compliance expertise, and risk management approach that enterprise organizations rely on.
Whether you’re aiming for compliance with CMMC, HIPAA, SOC 2, or NIST, or looking to strengthen your security posture to reduce cyber insurance costs, our vCISO approach ensures you meet those goals efficiently.
Security That Pays for Itself
Cybersecurity isn’t a cost, it’s a business enabler. Our clients secure contracts faster, lower cyber insurance premiums, and eliminate compliance roadblocks. You don’t pay for security – you invest in business growth.
No Overhead - Just Outcomes
Forget the full-time CISO salaries and bloated security teams. We provide enterprise grade security leadership without the operational drag. You get precisely what’s needed, no more, no less. Our vCISO services provide businesses with access to top-tier cybersecurity expertise without the need for a full-time security team.
Results - Not Reports
Most security vCISO firms bury you in reports. We solve problems. Our focus is on compliance approvals, risk reduction, and making security work for your business, not generating paperwork.
Secure. Comply. Grow.
Chief Information Security Officer Services for SMBs
Cybersecurity should drive growth, not slow it down. HostBreach’s vCISO services provide strategic security leadership without the overhead of a full-time hire. We eliminate compliance roadblocks, reduce risk exposure, and help you win contracts, lower cyber insurance costs, and build trust with clients and investors.
HostBreach and their team are highly qualified IT security professionals who understand customer service better than most computer firms with whom I’ve worked in the past. HostBreach is a highly skilled, exceptionally professional IT security firm. They warrant your most ardent consideration.
Cyber Risk & Compliance Readiness
Audit Ready & Faster Contract Approvals- Security risk assessment, compliance gap analysis (HIPAA, CMMC, SOC 2, NIST), prioritized remediation roadmap, and executive briefing. Pass compliance, lower cyber insurance cost and eliminate deal-blocking security issues.
- Best for: SMBs preparing for compliance audits, cyber insurance, or investor due diligence.
Security & Compliance Transformation
Reduced Breach Risk & Stronger Security- Ongoing vCISO support for compliance strategy, security policy implementation, vendor risk management, and cyber insurance readiness. Long term strategy that reduces risk and increases operational efficiency.
- Best for: Mid-sized businesses needing structured security programs & continuous compliance oversight.
Security as a Business Accelerator
Stronger Investor Trust & Faster Sales Cycles- Full security transformation, compliance certification, security framework implementation, board-level reporting, and investor/partner security transparency solutions.
- Best for: Growing enterprises & high-risk businesses using security as a market differentiator to secure contracts and increase valuation.