Your practice handles protected health information every day. That creates real risk. A virtual Chief Information Security Officer gives you the expertise, the policies, and the compliance framework your practice needs — at a fraction of what a full-time CISO costs.
Why Practices Choose Us
A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the executive responsible for your organization's cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and compliance. Most small practices can't afford one — a full-time CISO commands $200,000–$400,000 per year in salary alone.
A virtual CISO (vCISO) gives you that same level of expertise, judgment, and leadership on a fractional basis. You get the strategic oversight and compliance leadership your practice needs, at a cost that actually fits a small or mid-size practice budget.
For dental and medical practices handling PHI (Protected Health Information) every day, this isn't just convenient — it's the smart way to meet your HIPAA obligations without overhiring.
The HHS Office for Civil Rights actively audits dental and medical practices. A breach — even an accidental one — can result in six-figure fines, reputational damage, and notification requirements that can shake patient trust.
Our vCISO service puts a certified expert in your corner who understands HIPAA inside and out and builds the policies, training, and controls your practice actually needs.
⚠️ The Real Cost of HIPAA Non-Compliance
$100 – $50,000 per violation — fines scale with negligence, up to $1.9M/year per violation category
Criminal penalties for knowingly disclosing PHI — up to 10 years in prison for the most serious violations
Mandatory breach notification to patients, HHS, and potentially media for breaches affecting 500+ people
No SRA on file? That alone is an automatic compliance gap. OCR auditors check for this first.
Reputational damage — patient trust is your practice's most valuable asset
The bottom line: The annual cost of a vCISO engagement is a fraction of a single HIPAA fine — and it dramatically reduces the probability you'll ever face one.
Choose the level of support that fits your practice size and budget. All tiers include HIPAA compliance as a core deliverable. No long-term contracts required.
Essential Guard
If a vendor asks for your security program, or something goes wrong — you'll have the answers and the backup you need.
Active Defense
Continuous security management, quarterly risk assessments, dark web monitoring, and direct phone access to your vCISO.
Executive Shield
Samuel Melton is your named CISO — attending leadership meetings, liaising with regulators, and managing your security program end-to-end.
Available to retainer clients and as standalone engagements — no plan required.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| HIPAA Security Risk Assessment — standalone | $2,500 flat |
| Additional staff security awareness training session | $495 / session |
| Phishing simulation campaign (up to 25 users) | $595 / campaign |
| Custom security policy drafting | $395 / policy |
| Gap assessment — NIST CSF, SOC 2, or HIPAA | $3,500–$6,500 |
| Emergency incident response (outside plan scope) | $300 / hour |
| Additional dedicated vCISO hours (Executive Shield) | $275 / hour |
| Multi-location or enterprise scoping | Custom |
Annual prepay available at a 10% discount. Not sure which plan fits? Book a free 30-minute call — we'll recommend the right tier based on your practice size and compliance posture.
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Samuel holds the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) — the two most respected credentials in the security industry. With more than 30 years of hands-on IT and cybersecurity experience, he has worked across industries with a focused specialty in helping healthcare-adjacent organizations build practical, defensible security programs.
He built Cyber Tecks AI on a simple belief: small and mid-size practices deserve the same level of security leadership as large hospital systems — delivered in plain English, without the enterprise price tag.
Book a free 30-minute call with Samuel. We'll look at your current compliance posture, identify your biggest risks, and walk you through which vCISO tier makes sense for your practice. No pressure, no pitch.