A Virtual CISO Who Gets You Through the Audit and Keeps You Secure

We give growing companies (10 to 300 people) a fractional CISO and a clear plan to meet SEC, HIPAA, CMMC, and SOC 2 requirements, without hiring a full security team. Adelia Risk makes it manageable.

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What We Offer

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Security Compliance

We get you ready to pass SEC, HIPAA, CMMC, SOC 2, and NIST audits, so you can avoid fines and win clients.
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Advanced Threat Protection

Our gap assessments, cloud security audits, and vulnerability scans find the holes hackers look for before they do.
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Flexible Expertise

Get certified cybersecurity experts and a fractional CISO on demand, without the cost of hiring a full-time team.

Fractional CISO and vCISO Clients We Serve

We’re proud to collaborate with a wide range of industries, each facing distinct challenges in the realm of cybersecurity.

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Wealth Management Firms

Preparing for an SEC audit and responding to their detailed demand letters can be daunting, and the stakes are high. RIAs of all sizes are prime hacker targets because they control considerable funds. Even with the support of I.T. firms, we find that most RIAs are missing 50 to 75% of the requirements needed to pass an SEC audit.

DoD Contractors

CMMC is now the law for DoD work. The final rule took effect in November 2025, and contractors who handle CUI must pass a third-party Level 2 assessment by November 10, 2026. Manufacturers that sell directly or indirectly to the DoD risk losing significant revenue if they’re not ready. This isn’t hypothetical. We often see firms with strong I.T. help still fall short on 50 to 75% of the CMMC requirements, and coming into compliance can take months or even years.
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Software and Service Firms Seeking SOC 2

Getting ready for a SOC 2 audit requires a big jump up in your IT and security tools and processes. The CPA firms that perform the audits will dive deep into your systems to make sure you do what you say, and say what you do. We can help you defend revenue and get new clients by passing a SOC 2 audit.

Healthcare Companies

Avoid a spot on the HIPAA Wall of Shame, where “Hacking/IT Incident” accounts for 68% of healthcare breaches, affecting both big and small firms. The HHS’s 86-point HIPAA IT security checklist guides healthcare organizations to protect their business and patient data. Why are hackers targeting healthcare firms? High black market values for medical records. Safeguard your organization with our help.

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And anyone else who needs cybersecurity help

About Josh Ablett

Founder of Adelia Risk

Meet Josh Ablett, a cybersecurity expert with over 14 years of experience. He has worked on major projects for companies like HP and Bottomline and has handled audits and complex regulations such as SEC, HIPAA, and NIST. With a background as a senior leader at the Royal Bank of Scotland, Josh now leads the team at Adelia Risk.

Over the years, Josh and the Adelia Risk team have guided RIAs through SEC exams, helped manufacturers close CMMC gaps, and gotten software firms through SOC 2 audits, often finding and fixing the 50 to 75% of requirements their previous I.T. help missed. Learn more about Josh and the Adelia Risk team.
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Common Concerns We Hear

“We already have an I.T. company.”

I.T. teams keep your systems running. They aren’t compliance or security specialists. We work alongside your I.T. provider and find the gaps they miss, which is usually 50 to 75% of what an auditor checks.

“We’re too small to be a target.”

Hackers don’t pick targets by size. They pick by opportunity. Smaller firms often have weaker defenses, which is exactly why they get hit. RIAs and healthcare firms hold data that’s worth a lot on the black market.

“We had a security assessment already.”

Security isn’t a one-time project. Rules change, your business changes, and new gaps open every year. An assessment from two years ago won’t pass today’s SEC exam or SOC 2 audit.

“We’re not in a regulated industry.”

Maybe not yet. But your clients, insurers, and partners increasingly want proof you take security seriously. A breach costs you money, downtime, and trust whether you’re regulated or not.

“A full-time CISO is too expensive.”

That’s the whole point of a virtual CISO. You get senior security leadership for a predictable monthly fee that starts at a few hundred dollars, a fraction of the $200,000-plus cost of a full-time hire.

“We don’t know where to start.”

That’s the easiest one to solve. We start with a gap assessment, show you exactly where you stand, and hand you a prioritized plan. No jargon, no scare tactics.

Virtual CISO FAQs

What is a virtual CISO (vCISO)?
A virtual CISO is a part-time, outsourced security leader. You get the strategy and oversight of a chief information security officer without the cost of a full-time hire. At Adelia Risk, that means a clear roadmap, hands-on help, and someone accountable for your security and compliance.
What’s the difference between a fractional CISO and a virtual CISO?
Not much. Both describe a senior security leader you share instead of employing full time. Some firms use “fractional CISO” for a set number of hours each month and “virtual CISO” for remote work. We use them to mean the same thing.
How much does a virtual CISO cost?
Less than a full-time CISO, who can cost $200,000 or more a year with benefits. Our vCISO service is a predictable monthly fee. Prices start at a few hundred dollars a month for smaller firms and scale with your size and the frameworks you need to meet.
What size companies do you work with?
We focus on growing companies with 10 to 300 employees, especially RIAs, DoD contractors, healthcare firms, and software companies that need to meet SEC, HIPAA, CMMC, or SOC 2 requirements.
Which compliance frameworks do you cover?
SEC and FINRA, HIPAA, CMMC and NIST 800-171, SOC 2, ISO 27001, CIS, and NYDFS, among others.
How fast can you get us compliant?
It depends on where you start. Most clients are missing 50 to 75% of what they need when we begin. Simple gaps can close in weeks, while a full CMMC or SOC 2 effort can take several months.

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