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PCI DSS Compliance Without the Fines That Follow Failure.

BetterWorld Technology delivers PCI DSS compliance services for merchants and service providers — gap assessments, SAQ preparation, technical control implementation, network segmentation, and QSA audit support across all merchant levels.

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Certified VCISO
BWT vCISO engagements led by Certified Virtual CISO professionals
Board Ready
Executive security reporting and board presentations that translate risk into business language
Framework Aligned
Cybersecurity programs built on NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and applicable compliance frameworks
Proactive
Security governance that anticipates risk — not just responds to incidents
SOC 2 Type 2 Certified
CRN MSP Elite 250
Newsweek Most Reliable 2026
Certified B Corporation
Real Leaders Top Impact Company

What We Deliver

What a BWT Virtual CISO Delivers

Cybersecurity Strategy & Roadmap

Comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned to your business risk appetite and organizational maturity. Multi-year security roadmap with prioritized initiatives and budget projections.

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Board & Executive Reporting

Security risk reporting designed for board and executive audiences — risk posture, key metrics, incident summaries, and compliance status communicated in business terms.

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Security Policy Governance

Security policy framework developed, reviewed, and maintained. Policy gap assessment, policy writing, employee acknowledgment management, and annual review cycle.

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Risk Management Program

Enterprise information security risk management program built and operated. Risk register maintained, risk assessments conducted, treatment plans developed and tracked.

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Compliance Oversight

Compliance program oversight across HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS, CMMC, and other applicable frameworks. Compliance calendar managed, audit support coordinated.

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Vendor Risk Management

Third-party security risk assessment program — vendor questionnaires, contract review, critical vendor monitoring, and vendor risk register maintained.

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Technology Counts.
People Matter.

Your internal IT team is one of your most valuable assets. Co-managed IT gives them the bandwidth, tools, and specialized backup they need to do their best work — not just keep the lights on.

300+Organizations Protected
19+Office Locations
B CorpCertified

How It Works

How a BWT vCISO Engagement Works

A BWT vCISO engagement is structured around your organizational needs and delivered
through regular executive interaction.

1
Security Assessment & Program Design

Current security posture assessed. Risk appetite documented with leadership. Security program gaps identified. vCISO engagement scope and cadence defined. Security roadmap development initiated.

2
Governance & Program Operations

Monthly or quarterly security leadership sessions with your executive team. Security metrics reviewed. Risk register updated. Compliance calendar managed. Board reporting prepared.

3
Ongoing Advisory & Incident Support

Ongoing availability for security decisions, vendor evaluations, incident guidance, and regulatory inquiry support. Security program updated as threats and business evolve.

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The CISO Gap
The Organizations That Need a CISO Most Are the Ones That Cannot Afford One Full-Time

Cybersecurity leadership is not optional for organizations handling sensitive data, operating in regulated industries, or managing technology that their clients depend on. But a qualified CISO — with the experience to build a security program, report to a board, manage a compliance portfolio, and respond to incidents — costs $200,000 to $350,000 annually. A BWT Virtual CISO delivers that leadership capability as a fractional engagement, scaled to your organization's size and budget.

We had no security leadership — just a reactive IT team. Our BWT vCISO built our security program, presented at the board level for the first time, and managed our SOC 2 audit. We have the security posture of a much larger organization.

CEO, Regional Healthcare Technology Company
Why BetterWorld Technology
Virtual CISO Engagement Built for Mid-Market Organizations

Certified VCISO Expertise

BWT vCISO engagements are led by Certified Virtual CISO (VCISO) professionals with deep cybersecurity program, compliance, and risk management experience. Not security generalists.

Board-Level Communication

BWT vCISOs are experienced at translating security risk into executive and board language. Security reporting that boards can understand and act on — not technical briefings that generate confusion.

Full BWT Team in Support

Your vCISO has the full BWT technical team behind them — security engineers, compliance specialists, and incident responders available as needed. One fractional executive with a full security organization in support.

The BWT Standard
Security leadership at the executive level is what separates organizations with security programs from organizations with security tools.

BWT vCISO services are available as standalone engagements or integrated with BWT managed IT, cybersecurity, and GRC services. Engagement scope ranges from monthly advisory to weekly embedded leadership.

Certified VCISOLeadership
Board ReadyReporting
Full TeamIn Support

Who We Serve

Built for Organizations That Demand Excellence

We serve industries where technology reliability, security, and compliance directly affect
mission and growth.

Healthcare Financial Services Nonprofits Manufacturing Education Private Equity Legal Government Contractors

Frequently Asked Questions

What Organizations Ask About Virtual CISO Services

PCI merchant levels are determined by annual transaction volume. Level 1 merchants process over 6 million transactions per year and require an annual Report on Compliance conducted by a QSA. Level 2 through Level 4 merchants can use Self-Assessment Questionnaires. Your level determines the compliance requirements and associated cost. BWT confirms your level at engagement initiation.
SAQ type depends on how your organization processes payments. SAQ A applies to merchants outsourcing all cardholder data functions. SAQ B applies to merchants using only imprint machines or standalone dial-out terminals. SAQ D applies to all other merchants. BWT determines the correct SAQ type based on your payment processing architecture.
PCI DSS v4.0 introduced customized implementation requirements, enhanced multi-factor authentication requirements for all access to the CDE, new password requirements, updated targeted risk analysis requirements, and additional logging and monitoring requirements. All new requirements must be implemented by March 31, 2025. BWT’s program is fully v4.0 compliant.
Yes. PCI DSS requires annual penetration testing of the cardholder data environment and segmentation controls. BWT provides PCI-scoped penetration testing as part of the annual compliance cycle.
PCI failure results in additional compliance requirements, potential fines from card brands, and possible restriction of payment processing privileges. BWT provides post-assessment remediation support and re-assessment preparation.

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Every Service Works Together

BetterWorld Technology delivers a complete technology partnership across every discipline.
Managed IT Services
24/7 help desk, server management, network administration.
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Cybersecurity
EDR, incident response, managed firewall, dark web monitoring.
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Cloud & Infrastructure
Azure, AWS, cloud migration, VDI, and FinOps.
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IT Consulting & Strategy
vCIO, DevOps, digital transformation, SharePoint.
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Governance, Risk & Compliance
HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS, CMMC, and CaaS.
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Get Security Leadership

Executive Cybersecurity Leadership
Built for Your Organization

BWT will assess your current security program posture and design a vCISO engagement
that provides the strategic leadership, board communication, and compliance oversight
your organization needs.

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Newsweek
Most Reliable 2026
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CRN
MSP Elite 250
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Real Leaders
Top Impact Company
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Clutch
Top MSP — Global
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Certified
SOC 2 Type 2
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Certified
B Corporation
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Newsweek
Most Reliable 2026
|
CRN
MSP Elite 250
|
Real Leaders
Top Impact Company
|
Clutch
Top MSP — Global
|
Certified
SOC 2 Type 2
|
Certified
B Corporation
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