Time to certification
Rovally
30 days to Type I, Type II operationalized
DIY + AI platform
Platform guides you to Type I. Type II is on you
vCISO / stunt CISO
Depends on their bandwidth and your team's execution
Traditional MSP
Variable — delivery not guaranteed
Who does the work
Rovally
Rovally's team, embedded in your org
DIY + AI platform
You do. The platform tells you what to build.
vCISO / stunt CISO
Strategic advice only — execution falls on your team
Traditional MSP
Team support, but not embedded
Type II readiness
Rovally
Built in from day one — controls are operationalized, not just documented
DIY + AI platform
Platform doesn't instill compliance culture or motivate your team
vCISO / stunt CISO
Inconsistent — depends on vCISO involvement level
Traditional MSP
Partial — they help, but don't own your program
Auditor
Rovally
Independent CPA firm — you choose, Rovally coordinates
DIY + AI platform
Often bundled with platform — some are rubber-stamp firms
vCISO / stunt CISO
External, sourced by the client
Traditional MSP
External, sourced by the client
Audit outcome
Rovally
100% success rate, zero findings across all clients
DIY + AI platform
Dependent on how well your team executed the program
vCISO / stunt CISO
Dependent on vCISO involvement and your team's execution
Traditional MSP
Dependent on MSP's level of ownership
Post-certification program
Rovally
Rovally continues running your program — incidents, vendor security reviews, prospect questionnaires, renewal prep
DIY + AI platform
Platform keeps running. Your team still owns everything.
vCISO / stunt CISO
Advisory availability varies. No continuity guarantee.
Traditional MSP
Contracted scope ends. Renewal requires a new engagement.
VC portfolio trusted
Rovally
Costanoa, BCV, Techstars, Paladin, Decibel, Lightbank
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