Strategic cybersecurity leadership for organizations that need protection, clarity, and resilience — without hiring a full-time CISO.

DFR Foundation’s Virtual CISO service provides organizations with experienced cybersecurity leadership to build, manage, and improve their security governance. We support nonprofits, civil society organizations, and mission-driven teams in identifying risks, strengthening security controls, preparing for audits, and responding to regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, and sector-specific obligations.

Our Virtual CISO acts as a trusted security advisor, helping your leadership team make informed decisions, define security priorities, and establish practical protection measures that fit your organization’s size, risk profile, and mission.

Our support includes:

• Cybersecurity strategy and roadmap development

• Security governance, policies, and risk management

• ISO 27001, NIS2, GDPR, and audit-readiness support

• Supplier and third-party risk management

• Incident response preparation and advisory

• Security awareness and leadership briefings

• Ongoing executive-level cybersecurity guidance

With DFR Foundation, cybersecurity becomes accessible, structured, and mission-aligned — helping your organization protect its people, data, operations, and digital freedom.