Tagore’s vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer) service is built around one clear mission: getting your company audit-ready with Vanta—fast, efficiently, and with expert guidance every step of the way.
Whether you're pursuing ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GDPR compliance, our team embeds directly into your project, managing your security program and optimizing your use of Vanta to deliver results that hold up to real-world audits.

What is vCISO?
Security leadership, without the overhead.
Built for speed. Powered by Vanta. Delivered by experts.
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A vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer) is a flexible, part-time security leader who helps your business build and manage its cybersecurity and compliance efforts — without hiring in-house.
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At Tagore, our vCISOs work closely with your team to lead strategy, guide implementation, and drive progress toward certifications like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR — using Vanta as the core platform for automation and control.
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You get the expertise. We handle the complexity.
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Aligned with the Standards That Matter
As a Vanta Partner, Tagore supports and implements leading security frameworks tailored to your business and industry. Whether you're preparing for your first audit or scaling existing compliance efforts, we guide you through every step. We support framework such as:

ISO27001
An international standard for information security management.

ISO42000
Global standard for managing responsible AI systems.

DORA
EU law ensuring IT resilience in the financial sector.

Normen for informasjonssikkerhet i helsesektoren
Healthcare-specific guidelines for information security in Norway.

ISO27017
Cloud-specific guidelines for securing cloud services.

Custom Frameworks
Tailored internal controls based on industry best practices.

NIS2
EU directive to strengthen cybersecurity across critical sectors.

NSM Grunnprinsipper for IKT-sikkerhet
Norwegian government's baseline for secure IT operations.

SOC2
Audit framework for data security, availability, and confidentiality.

GDPR
EU regulation for personal data protection and privacy.

NIST CSF
US-based cybersecurity framework for risk management.
How it works
A structured approach to compliance, led by experts.
Step 1
Initial Review
We begin with a comprehensive gap analysis to understand your current security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and assess your maturity against standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and DevSecOps best practices. Using the Vanta platform, we evaluate your technical environment, organizational readiness, and risk exposure.
We also review your compliance calendar and planned activities to build a clear, prioritized roadmap toward certification or attestation.
Typical areas of review include:
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Security controls and policies
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Risk register and incident response capabilities
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Asset inventory (hardware, software, and data)
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Roles, responsibilities, and internal security governance
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Third-party/vendor risk management
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Compliance maturity (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR)
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Existing documentation and configurations in Vanta
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The outcome is a focused, actionable plan to close key gaps and guide your journey toward audit readiness and continuous compliance.
What's Included in our vCISO Service
We help you stay secure, audit-ready, and aligned with frameworks — all powered by the Vanta platform. Whether you need strategic guidance, operational lift, or both—our vCISOs embed directly into your team to accelerate progress and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
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Advisory depth. Operational precision. Compliance made scalable.Tagore’s vCISO service blends strategic security leadership with hands-on execution—built to keep your business secure, audit-ready, and aligned with industry standards through every phase of growth.
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Platform & Compliance ManagementWe fully configure and manage your Vanta setup—ensuring integrations run smoothly, controls stay compliant, and your Trust Center reflects your current security posture.
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Governance & DocumentationWe help create, review, and maintain core policies, keep your risk register current, and support internal audits and management review.
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Advisory & Operational SupportYour dedicated vCISO supports you in your security program. Includes real-time support via Slack and more.
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Preparedness & EngagementWe help coordinate penetration tests, manage audit processes, conduct tabletop exercises, and keep your team on track with workflows.
Ready to talk security?
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