vCISO-as-a-Service Comparison
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vCISO-as-a-Service vs. Competition
Complete SMB Comparison
Real costs, real features. Microsoft 365, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne — which solution actually protects your business?
Polish market prices | NIS2 ready | No hidden fees
Small and medium businesses face the same security challenges as enterprises — but with smaller budgets and IT teams (often 1–2 people). This comparison shows you exactly what you get for your money.
Solutions Compared
- ✓ EDR + Patch Management (200+ apps)
- ✓ 24/7 SOC with analysts (8 min response)
- ✓ ITDR (M365 account protection)
- ✓ Security Awareness Training
- ✓ NIS2 / DORA compliance reports
- ✓ Strategic vCISO consulting
✅ 48-hour deployment | No internal team required
- ✓ Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive
- ✓ Defender for Business (basic EDR)
- ✓ Intune device management
- ✗ 24/7 SOC (alerts go to your IT)
- ✗ Third-party patch management
- ✗ Security Awareness Training
- ✗ NIS2 compliance reports
⚠ Requires internal IT (1–2 people) to manage alerts
+150–250 zł /month (Complete SOC)
- ✓ Next-gen AV + EDR
- ✓ Vulnerability management
- ✗ 24/7 SOC (Falcon Complete = extra)
- ✗ Patch management
- ✗ ITDR (M365 protection)
- ✗ Security Awareness Training
- ✗ NIS2 reports
⚠ Very expensive for SMB. Complete SOC doubles the price.
+100–150 zł /month (Vigilance SOC)
- ✓ AI-powered NGAV + EDR
- ✓ Automated response
- ✗ 24/7 SOC (Vigilance = extra)
- ✗ Patch management
- ✗ ITDR
- ✗ SAT / NIS2 reports
⚠ Good EDR but missing SMB-critical features
💰 Cost Comparison Calculator
Adjust the slider to see real costs for your company size (Polish market prices).
vCISO Enterprise
M365 Business Premium
CrowdStrike + Complete
SentinelOne + Vigilance
Polish Market Prices (Q1 2026)
| Solution | Price (PLN/user/month) | Distributor / Partner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| vCISO Starter | 65–85 zł | ROCyber Solutions | EDR + patch management |
| vCISO Professional | 95–120 zł | ROCyber Solutions | + SAT + NIS2 reports |
| vCISO Enterprise | 145–185 zł | ROCyber Solutions | + ITDR + 24/7 SOC |
| Microsoft 365 Business Premium | 70–85 zł | CDW, Action, local MSPs | No SOC, no third-party patching |
| Microsoft 365 E5 | 200–220 zł | CDW, Action | Requires own SOC team |
| CrowdStrike Falcon Pro | 100–140 zł | Ingram Micro, AB S.A. | EDR only |
| CrowdStrike Falcon Complete | +150–250 zł | Ingram Micro, AB S.A. | Add-on SOC |
| SentinelOne Singularity Core | 80–120 zł | Ingram Micro, ALSO | EDR only |
| SentinelOne Vigilance | +100–150 zł | Ingram Micro, ALSO | Add-on SOC |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | vCISO Enterprise | M365 BP | CrowdStrike | SentinelOne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDR / Detection | ✓ Included | ⚠ Basic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Patch Management (200+ apps) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 24/7 SOC with Analysts | ✓ Included | ✗ | ⚠ Extra | ⚠ Extra |
| ITDR (M365 account protection) | ✓ | ⚠ Basic MFA | ✗ | ✗ |
| Security Awareness Training | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NIS2 / DORA Reports | ✓ Ready | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Strategic vCISO Consulting | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Deployment Time | 48h | 1–2 weeks | 1 week | 1 week |
| Required IT Team | Minimal (0–1) | 1–2 people | 1–2 people | 1–2 people |
Real SMB Scenarios
🏢 Trading Company (30 users)
Challenge: German client requires NIS2 compliance. 1 IT person.
vCISO Professional: 3,300 zł/month — includes SOC, patch mgmt, SAT, NIS2 reports.
M365 BP only: 2,400 zł/month — no SOC, no reports, IT overwhelmed.
✅ vCISO wins: 900 zł more, 5x more value
🏭 Manufacturing (150 users)
Challenge: Production floor computers (offline). ISO 27001 audit coming.
vCISO Enterprise: 24,750 zł/month — agents work offline, reports ready.
M365 E5 + own SOC: 59,000 zł/month + hiring analysts.
✅ vCISO wins: 34,250 zł savings + less complexity
💼 Professional Services (80 users)
Challenge: 2 IT people, struggling to keep up with security alerts.
vCISO Enterprise: 13,200 zł/month — 24/7 SOC offloads IT.
CrowdStrike Complete: 24,000 zł/month — still no patch mgmt, no SAT.
✅ vCISO wins: 10,800 zł savings + more features
Frequently Asked Questions — SMB
The Bottom Line for SMBs
vCISO-as-a-Service offers the best value for SMBs:
✅ All-in-one solution (no piecing together vendors)
✅ 24/7 SOC without hiring analysts
✅ NIS2 ready with automated reports
✅ Predictable pricing — 65–185 zł/user/month
Roman Orłowski, vCISO
Founder of ROCyber Solutions. 15+ years securing SMBs in Poland and EU. Expert in NIS2 compliance, SOC implementation, and vCISO programs.
📧 contact@rocybersolutions.com | 📞 +48 695 295 641