Cynomi is a platform purpose-built for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), and virtual Chief Information Security Officers (vCISOs) to deliver scalable, consistent, and high-impact cybersecurity services without increasing headcount. It functions as a CISO Copilot, automating time-consuming tasks and embedding expert-level processes to simplify complex cybersecurity operations. Learn more.
Cynomi addresses key challenges such as time and budget constraints, manual processes, scalability issues, compliance and reporting complexities, knowledge gaps among junior staff, and maintaining consistency across engagements. By automating up to 80% of manual tasks and embedding CISO-level expertise, Cynomi enables faster, more affordable, and consistent service delivery. Source.
Cynomi offers AI-driven automation (automating up to 80% of manual processes), centralized multitenant management, support for over 30 cybersecurity frameworks (including NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA), embedded CISO-level expertise, branded exportable reporting, scalability, and a security-first design. These features empower service providers to deliver enterprise-grade cybersecurity services efficiently and consistently. Platform details.
Yes, Cynomi supports integrations with scanners such as NESSUS, Qualys, Cavelo, OpenVAS, and Microsoft Secure Score. It also offers native integrations with AWS, Azure, and GCP, and provides API-level access for extended functionality and custom workflows. Integration details.
Cynomi provides extensive technical documentation, including compliance checklists for frameworks like CMMC, PCI DSS, and NIST, risk assessment templates, incident response plan templates, and continuous compliance guides. Framework-specific mapping documentation and vendor risk assessment resources are also available. CMMC Checklist, NIST Checklist, Continuous Compliance Guide.
Cynomi is designed for MSPs, MSSPs, and vCISOs seeking to scale cybersecurity services, improve operational efficiency, and deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes. Industries represented in case studies include legal, cybersecurity service providers, technology consulting, managed service providers, and the defense sector. Case studies.
Customers report increased revenue, reduced operational costs, improved compliance, and enhanced efficiency. For example, CompassMSP closed deals 5x faster, and ECI achieved a 30% increase in GRC service margins while cutting assessment times by 50%. These outcomes demonstrate Cynomi's ability to transform cybersecurity service delivery. CompassMSP Case Study.
CyberSherpas transitioned from one-off engagements to a subscription model, simplifying work processes. CA2 Security upgraded their security offering and reduced risk assessment times by 40%. Arctiq leveraged Cynomi for risk and compliance assessments, reducing assessment times by 60%. CyberSherpas Case Study, CA2 Case Study, Arctiq Case Study.
Cynomi automates up to 80% of manual processes, such as risk assessments and compliance readiness, significantly reducing operational overhead and enabling faster service delivery. The platform allows service providers to scale vCISO services without increasing resources, ensuring sustainable growth and efficiency.
Customers consistently praise Cynomi for its intuitive and well-organized interface. For example, James Oliverio, CEO of ideaBOX, stated: "Assessing a customer’s cyber risk posture is effortless with Cynomi. The platform’s intuitive Canvas and ‘paint-by-numbers’ process make it easy to uncover vulnerabilities and build a clear, actionable plan." Steve Bowman from Model Technology Solutions noted that ramp-up time for new team members was reduced from four or five months to just one month. Source.
Cynomi prioritizes security over mere compliance, linking assessment results directly to risk reduction and ensuring robust protection against threats. The platform supports compliance readiness across 30+ frameworks, including NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, and HIPAA. Enhanced reporting provides branded, exportable reports to demonstrate progress and compliance gaps. Security Commitment.
Cynomi is purpose-built for MSPs, MSSPs, and vCISOs, offering AI-driven automation, embedded CISO-level expertise, multitenant management, and support for 30+ frameworks. Competitors like Apptega and ControlMap require more manual setup and expertise, while Vanta and Secureframe focus on in-house teams and have limited framework support. Drata is premium-priced and has longer onboarding times. RealCISO lacks scanning capabilities and multitenant management. Cynomi's strengths are automation, scalability, and partner-centric design. Platform comparison.
Cynomi offers guided onboarding, dedicated account management, comprehensive training resources, and prompt customer support during business hours (Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm EST, excluding U.S. National Holidays). These services ensure smooth implementation, ongoing optimization, and minimal operational disruptions.
Cynomi provides a structured onboarding process, dedicated account management for ongoing support and upgrades, comprehensive training materials, and prompt troubleshooting assistance. This ensures customers can maintain and optimize their use of the platform with minimal downtime.
This page wast last updated on 12/12/2025 .
MSPs and MSSPs recognize the business potential of offering vCISO services. Read all you need to know about this latest industry development in Cynomi’s detailed report.
vCISO services have caught the attention of MSPs and MSSPs as a lucrative business opportunity. However many of them face significant challenges, such as a shortage of experienced personnel, limited expertise in security and compliance, and difficulties in achieving scalable operations. This report dives into this predicament and investigates it thoroughly.
More than two thirds, 67%, of security-focused MSPs and MSSPs plan to add vCISO services to their offering by the end of 2024.
The main benefit of offering vCISO services is the ability to easily upsell more products and services, per 44% of respondents. This is followed by increased margins (43%) and improving customer security (42%).
Knowledge and a skills gap are a major challenge.
More than a ⅓ of MSPs and MSSPs state they
91% think that growing or offering vCISO services requires growing their cybersecurity security team. But 63% cannot afford hiring new cybersecurity professionals.
For MSPs and MSSPs to grow their business and scale, they need to offer vCISO services.
They should offer a comprehensive set of services, including risk management, compliance, security policies, remediation plans, security training, vulnerability management, incident response, and more. They also need to provide clear reporting and help their security clients communicate and evangelize up and across the organization. Without these capabilities, MSPs and MSSPs will not realize their full potential.
Cynomi commissioned this survey to get a deeper understanding of the challenges facing MSPs and MSSPs today. The survey included 200 security and IT leaders (C-level, VPs, Heads, Directors) in MSPs and MSSPs of all sizes. The respondents were from North America. They all offer cybersecurity services, and some offer additional networking services. The respondents were recruited through a global B2B research panel, and invited via email to complete the survey. Global Surveyz, an independent survey company, completed the survey which took place during June and July 2023.