Monarch V-ISO: Your Virtual Information Security Officer.
Navigating the demands of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance requires more than just technical fixes—it calls for strategic leadership and a cohesive, organization-wide approach. Many businesses find that achieving and maintaining compliance can be a daunting challenge, especially when resources and expertise are limited. That’s where Monarch’s Virtual Information Security Officer (V-ISO) service steps in.
What is Monarch V-ISO Service?
Monarch V-ISO is a comprehensive service that integrates expert cybersecurity leadership into your organization without the overhead of hiring a full-time executive. Acting as an extension of your team, our V-ISO service delivers tailored strategies, expert guidance, and hands-on support to help your business meet its cybersecurity and CMMC compliance goals.

How Monarch V-ISO Supports CMMC Compliance:
Your In-House Cybersecurity Partner.
Achieving CMMC compliance is a critical milestone for organizations working within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Monarch’s V-ISO service ensures you’re fully equipped to meet these requirements by providing:
CMMC Readiness Support:
We assess your current security posture and create a clear plan to address gaps and align with the appropriate CMMC level.
Implementation Assistance:
Monarch V-ISOs oversee the implementation of required controls, ensuring you’re ready for formal assessments.
Assessment Preparation:
From documentation review to staff training, we prepare your team for the certification process, reducing stress and avoiding surprises.
How Monarch V-ISO Supports CMMC Compliance:

Achieving CMMC compliance is a critical milestone for organizations working within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Monarch’s V-ISO service ensures you’re fully equipped to meet these requirements by providing:
- CMMC Readiness Support: We assess your current security posture and create a clear plan to address gaps and align with the appropriate CMMC level.
- Implementation Assistance: Monarch V-ISOs oversee the implementation of required controls, ensuring you’re ready for formal assessments.
- Assessment Preparation: From documentation review to staff training, we prepare your team for the certification process, reducing stress and avoiding surprises.
Key Benefits of Monarch V-ISO:
- Experienced V-ISOs: Each of our V-ISOs brings over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and business operations, ensuring your security measures align seamlessly with your business objectives.
- Cost-Effective Expertise: Gain access to seasoned cybersecurity professionals at a fraction of the cost of a full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
- Custom Policies and Procedures: We develop and implement policies and plans specifically designed to address your organization’s unique challenges and compliance requirements.
- Regulatory Compliance Made Simple: With our expertise, navigating complex frameworks like CMMC and NIST 800-171 becomes straightforward, ensuring your business is prepared for assessments.
- Proactive Security Planning: Our V-ISOs help identify risks, address vulnerabilities, and create a roadmap for ongoing cybersecurity improvement.
Monarch ISC's V-ISO: An extension of your team.
Each of our advisors is a senior information and cybersecurity professional with a minimum of 20 years’ experience. You also get monthly meetings, project tracking and reporting, privileged pricing, and much more.