What is RealCISO?

RealCISO is a compliance intelligence platform for two audiences: MSPs and MSSPs managing security across multiple clients, and enterprise teams running compliance in-house.

It gives MSPs, MSSPs, consultants, and in-house security teams a single place to run compliance assessments, manage risk, track remediation, and demonstrate security posture to boards and auditors — without the spreadsheet chaos.

Built on NIST CSF and mapped to 30+ frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and CMMC, RealCISO turns assessment data into action. Over 3,000 security providers use it to deliver vCISO services at scale.

Founded by Brian Haugli — former DoD, former VP & CSO at The Hanover Insurance Group, and co-author of the NIST CSF book published by Wiley — RealCISO was built by practitioners who ran these programs manually and knew there had to be a better way.

Pricing

Price Overview:
vCISO Platform: Pay as you Grow
GRC Platform: Contact Sales
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Free Trial Offered?:
Yes

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, RealCISO provides an API

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Company Facts

Company Name:
RealCISO
Date Founded:
2020
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
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Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
On-Prem
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
Webinars
On-Site Training
Video Library
Support
Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

RealCISO Categories and Features

GRC Software

Auditing
Disaster Recovery
Environmental Compliance
IT Risk Management
Incident Management
Internal Controls Management
Operational Risk Management
Policy Management

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RealCISO Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: Kenan T.
    Position: Security Program Coordinator
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Useful for keeping Security Reviews Organized

    Date: Jun 06 2026
    Summary

    Our security and compliance process used to be scattered across emails, spreadsheets and tickets. RealCISO helped bring everything together and gave us a clearer picture of where we stand. Its made has reduced manual tracking and made it easier to stay prepared for audits without rushing at the last minute.

    Positive

    We use RealCISO alongside Google Cloud and jira. What I like most is having compliance tasks, policy reviews and risk findings in one place. The platform makes it easy to see what still needs attention and what has already been completed. The automated evidence collection has also saves us time when preparing for internal reviews.

    Negative

    The reporting work well but I would like a little more flexibility when creating reports for different departments. It also tool a few weeks to learn some of the advanced features.

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  • Reviewer Name: Hamisi J.
    Position: IT Security Manager
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    Supercharging Compliance Intelligence with RealCISO.

    Date: Jun 05 2026
    Summary

    RealCISO is a reliable platform that provides an easy and secure way to access and remediate cybersecurity risks. Through RealCISO, it's now possible to evaluate, understand and improve our organizations cybersecurity risk posture.

    Positive

    I'm using RealCISO AI power to run risk assessment so as to identify and remediate potential security vulnerabilities across multiple pre-built frameworks. With RealCISO, it's simple to generate accurate and comprehensive compliance reports. RealCISO has a dedicated and responsive team that offers outstanding customer support.

    Negative

    During my time with RealCISO, I haven't come across any issues worth mentioning.

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  • Reviewer Name: Frederick T.
    Position: Software Engineer
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    Reduced audit time and maximized cybersecurity

    Date: Jun 05 2026
    Summary

    We reduce audit risks, improve internal efficiency, understand in detail all the risks we may have and avoid them before it is too late.

    Positive

    It's a system that reduces chaos in cybersecurity, the user interface adapts to my needs, and it has very detailed automated reports that allow us to know the real level of risk.

    Negative

    While the software isn't complex, some prior knowledge is required to avoid delays in achieving your goals. The price is somewhat high for small businesses, but it's essential, as it allows you to identify real risks that could harm you.

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  • Reviewer Name: Chimdiebere U.
    Position: Information Technology Specialist
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Robust Threat intelligence and Risk Assessment for MSPs to meet every Need.

    Date: Jun 04 2026
    Summary

    I salute this accurate and robust threat intelligence and risk assessment for invaluable insights on vulnerabilities for quick and sure troubleshooting.

    Positive

    I appreciate this robust threat intelligence and risk assessment with invaluable insights on vulnerability for quicker and sure troubleshooting.

    Negative

    For the time have used it no challenges that i have faced.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Compliance Coordinator
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Nice for keeping Audit Evidence Organized

    Date: Jun 06 2026
    Summary

    RealCISO, we had compliance information stored in different places and it was difficult to keep everything updated. Now our documentation, risks and audit activities are much easier to manage. It has helped us stay organized throughout the year instead of rushing before review.

    Positive

    I mainly use RealCISO to keep audit evidence, policy documents and security tasks orgainzed. We integreted it with Google Cloud and Microsoft 365 and it helped cut down a lot manually tracking. I like that I can fastest check outstanding items and see what still needs attention without digging through emails or spreadsheets. The policy management section especially useful for our team.

    Negative

    The search function could be a little better when looking for older records. Some pages also take a few extra clicks to get where you need to go.

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  • Reviewer Name: Michael N.
    Position: CEO
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Streamlined Compliance That Actually Makes Sense

    Date: Jun 02 2026
    Summary

    Overall, I’ve found it to be a dependable tool that brings structure to what used to be a very scattered process.

    Positive

    I really liked how RealCISO organizes risk and compliance into a clear, structured workflow.
    I like how it translates complex frameworks into actual actionable steps.

    Negative

    The learning curve at the beginning felt slightly steep until I understood the workflow.
    Some areas could use a more modern UI refresh for better visual clarity.

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  • Reviewer Name: Stephanie W.
    Position: Project Analyst
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    My Perspective on RealCISO

    Date: Jun 09 2026
    Summary

    Broadly speaking, I see RealCISO as the perfect bridge for companies that need to move from "word-of-mouth" security to a documented and certifiable market strategy. It won't solve your malware problems or configure your servers for you, but it does organize your systems impressively. If your short-term goal is to pass an audit or demonstrate to a large client that you take data protection seriously, it will save you months of confusion.

    Positive

    What I really like about this tool is that it works like a virtual security consultant that doesn't charge by the hour; it breaks down all the paperwork and requirements of complex frameworks like SOC 2 or NIST into extremely understandable tasks. The dashboard is highly visual, which is perfect for sitting down with founders or the board of directors and showing them exactly what percentage of compliance the company has without boring them with technical jargon. It also saves you the hassle of writing policies from scratch, since it generates the necessary templates based on the answers you provide.

    Negative

    The important detail is that it's a purely declarative platform; that is, the system blindly trusts what you tell it you're doing, instead of automatically auditing your systems to verify its accuracy. This means that if someone on your team accidentally answers a questionnaire incorrectly, your final report will be biased and won't accurately reflect your infrastructure. Furthermore, if your company already has a high level of technical maturity, the advice and action plans provided by the software will likely seem somewhat obvious or superficial.

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  • Reviewer Name: Enock G.
    Position: Systems Administrator
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Practical Security Management Platform for Growing Organizations.

    Date: Jun 05 2026
    Summary

    RealCISO has helped our team take a more structured approach to cybersecurity and compliance management. Before using the platform, many security tasks were tracked manually, making it difficult to prioritize risks and monitor progress. The platform provides clear visibility into security gaps, risk assessments, and compliance activities, helping us stay organized and make informed decisions. While there was a learning curve during the initial setup, the overall experience has been positive. The dashboards, reporting capabilities, and guidance provided by the platform have made it easier to strengthen our security posture and track ongoing improvements.

    Positive

    RealCISO helped us organize our cybersecurity program in a more structured way. The risk assessments, compliance tracking, and security planning tools made it easier to identify gaps and prioritize improvements. The dashboard provides good visibility into our security posture and helps keep security initiatives on track.

    Negative

    The platform has a learning curve for new users, especially those without a security background. Some reports and workflows could be more customizable, and it took a little time for our team to fully understand all available features.

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  • Reviewer Name: Kathleen D.
    Position: Solutions Engineer
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Makes Internal Reviews Easier to Manage

    Date: Jun 06 2026
    Summary

    RealCISO platform brought more structure to our review process. Instead of chasing updates through email threads, we have a central place for tracking activities and documentation. Its helped improve communication and reduced a lot of manual follow up work.

    Positive

    I work with several teams and often need access to compliance related information. RealCISO makes it easier to find documents, review progress and keep track of outstanding items. We integrated it with Google Workspace and document management has become much simpler.

    Negative

    A few sections feel crowded when there is a lot of information. New users may need some time to learn where everything is located.

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