Trusted. Adaptive. Decisive.
Our clients know that VirtualCISO takes action and does not just advise.
About Us
At VirtualCISO, we understand that cybersecurity is more than just compliance and risk management—it’s a business enabler. Ilaria Bevilacqua founded the services to bridge the gap between operations and strategy, offering organizations a comprehensive, high-impact framework approach critical for clients making high-stakes decisions.
We combine a global perspective with a boutique-level service, ensuring each client receives tailored, executive-level cybersecurity expertise.
Our mission is to provide businesses with exemplary security leadership at the right time, helping them navigate evolving threats, meet regulatory demands, and turn security into a competitive advantage.
Why Choose VirtualCISO?
1. Security as a Business Enabler
We don’t just manage risks—we align security with business growth. Our approach integrates cybersecurity into operations, decision-making, and corporate strategy, ensuring that security supports, rather than slows down, innovation.
2. Trusted Expertise, Proven Results
With extensive experience in SaaS, pharmaceuticals, defense, and finance, we have guided organizations through ISO 27001 certifications, built global security programs, and implemented advanced threat monitoring solutions. Our expertise spans compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, and NIST, ensuring your organization meets regulatory requirements efficiently and effectively.
3. A Global Network of Specialists
While we focus on cybersecurity strategy and leadership, we have a trusted network of partners across Ireland, Italy, Spain, Poland, and the US, providing specialized services such as penetration testing and forensic investigations. This ensures you have access to best-in-class technical expertise whenever needed.
4. Executive-Level Security Leadership
Unlike traditional security consultancies, we work directly with teams and colleagues to create and implement practical, measurable, and board-level cybersecurity strategies. We focus on clarity, collaboration, and results, ensuring security decisions drive protection and business success.
5. A Flexible, Cost-Effective Model
We offer on-demand security leadership without the overhead of a full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), allowing organizations to access top-tier security expertise in a scalable, cost-effective way.