Your Partner in Cybersecurity Leadership
Cybersecurity is no longer just an “IT problem,” it’s a leadership priority. But for many Illinois K-12 districts, hiring a full-time cybersecurity expert is out of reach
The LTC vCISO Program bridges that gap. We provide your district with fractional, senior-level cybersecurity leadership designed specifically for the Illinois educational landscape. We aren’t here to replace your IT staff; we’re here to empower them with a “third voice in the room” that speaks the language of cybersecurity, risk and governance.
One Package. Everything Included.
Our program is built around the key pillars of a mature cybersecurity posture.
Cybersecurity Assessment
A comprehensive annual analysis of your current posture, risks, and gaps across 18 critical categories
Deliverables:
- Annual Cyber Risk Posture Report
- NIST CSF and CIS Controls Crosswalk & Compliance Map
- Dynamic Risk Register
- Insurance Readiness Summary
Strategic Planning
We translate your assessment into a 12-18 month roadmap tied to your specific budget and staffing reality.
Deliverables:
- 12-18 Month Cyber Roadmap
- Executive Prioritization Matrix
Policy & Data Privacy Compliance
We provide annual reviews of your policies and high-risk vendors to ensure alignment with legal requirements like SOPPA.
Deliverables:
- Cybersecurity Policy & Governance Alignment
- Policy Gap Analysis
- Third-Party & Vendor Risk Review
- Plain-Language Policy Summaries
Ongoing Monitoring & Reporting
Monthly plain-language “Cyber Signal” summaries, phishing simulations, and technical visibility reports.
Deliverables:
- Monthly Cyber Signal Summary
- Logging & Retention Baseline Attestation
- Signal Trend Analysis
- Monthly Phishing Simulation Campaigns
- Staff Awareness Summary
Incident Response Playbook & Testing
We build and test your response plans through annual tabletop exercises so you’re ready before a crisis hits.
Deliverables:
- Incident Readiness & Response Planning
- Incident Response Playbook
- Tabletop Exercises
Board Reporting & Executive Advisory
We provide the “ammunition” you need—including 10-12 slide briefing decks—to explain risk and justify budget to your board.
Deliverables:
- Board-Ready Cyber Risk Briefing Deck
- Superintendent Summary Memos
- Quarterly Advisory Check-ins
- Quarterly Advisory Access + Ad Hoc Support
- Centralized Cyber Documentation Repository
How We Work Together
We Advise. You Decide. Your Team Implements
The vCISO Program focuses on leadership, planning, and decision support. We help you understand where your district stands, what risks matter most, and what to do next. We build a clear, prioritized plan, provide board-ready reports, and guide your team through key decisions. Your IT staff and vendors continue to handle the hands-on work, while your leadership team determines what to fund and what to monitor.
In practice, this means you’re equipped to have confident, informed conversations with your board about cybersecurity—what’s working, what needs attention, and why it matters. At the same time, your technology director gains a strategic partner who helps translate technical needs into clear, actionable priorities.
Simple and predictable. One price, one invoice, and everything included.
Next steps? Contact Tim McIlvain, tmcilvain@ltcillinois.org, to learn more.
| Student Enrollment | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Under 500 | $3,000 |
| 501–1,000 | $4,000 |
| 1,001–2,500 | $7,500 |
| 2,501–4,500 | $11,500 |
| 4,501–6,500 | $15,000 |
| 6,501–8,500 | $18,000 |
| 8,501–10,000 | $20,000 |
| 10,001+ | Contact LTC |