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Security Leadership and Operations for Companies That Can't Wait

Get a battle-tested CISO without the full-time hire. Enterprise deals unblocked. SOC 2 accelerated. Cloud security managed. Strategy and execution from the same team, built by CISOs who've lived it.

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25+
Practicing CISOs
100+
Engagements Delivered
45+
Companies Secured
5
Years in Business

Sound familiar?

  • Enterprise customers demanding security reviews?
  • SOC 2 blocking your deals?
  • Just had a security scare or close call?
  • Cloud security findings piling up?
  • Can't justify a full-time CISO?
  • Lost your CISO? Board asking questions you can't answer?
  • Preparing for M&A, due diligence, or IPO readiness?

You're not alone. These are the exact problems we solve every day.

Security Leadership That Actually Works

Every CISO on our team has held the role in-house. They've been on the bridge during breaches, built programs from zero, and know what it takes to pass the audit.

The Consultant Playbook

  • Consultants who recommend but never implement
  • Generic frameworks copy-pasted across clients
  • Months of assessments before anything ships
  • 100-page reports that gather dust
  • Vendor sales reps with CISO titles
  • Advisors who disappear after the engagement
  • Advisory-only firms that hand you a roadmap and leave

The Practitioner Approach

  • CISOs who build and operate your program with you
  • Programs designed for your actual business and risk profile
  • Meaningful security improvements in the first week
  • Prioritized actions you can actually execute
  • CISOs who recommend tools based on your needs, not their quota
  • Direct Slack access to your fractional CISO
  • Strategy plus managed cloud execution, from one team

We've guided companies through hundreds of security incidents, achieved SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, and built programs that actually work, not just check boxes.

What You Get

Security leadership that builds and operates, not just advises. Every service delivered by CISOs who've done the job in-house.

Unblock Enterprise Deals

Customers waiting on SOC 2? Security questionnaires piling up? Get the compliance and security posture that enterprise buyers require, so you can close deals instead of losing them.

Protect What You've Built

Your data, your customers, your reputation. Continuous cloud security monitoring across AWS, Azure, and GCP. We find the misconfigurations before your customers do.

Free Your Team to Build

Your engineers should be building product, not managing security tools. We handle the operations, monitoring, and prioritization. They fix what matters, when it matters.

Know Where You Stand

After a close call, before a big deal, or just because it's time. Get honest answers about your security posture and a clear path forward.

Already have security leadership?

Our managed cloud security service handles CSPM, SSPM, and continuous monitoring across AWS, Azure, and GCP, so your team can focus on building, not chasing alerts.

Learn about managed cloud security

Industry-Focused Security

Security programs built for your specific compliance requirements and industry risks.

SaaS Security
Cloud-native security
Healthcare Security
HIPAA & HITRUST compliance
Fintech Security
SOC 2 & PCI DSS compliance
AI Startup Security
AI-native security programs
PE Portfolio Security
Private equity security
E-Commerce Security
PCI DSS & fraud protection
Professional Services Security
Client data protection
All Industry Solutions
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Common Questions

How fast can you start?
Most engagements begin within 2 weeks. We don't do 3-month scoping exercises. You'll have a dedicated CISO matched to your industry and stage, and we'll be making progress in week one.
How does a fractional engagement actually work?
Your CISO joins leadership meetings, has direct Slack or Teams access, and runs your security program as if they were on staff. They build and operate the security program, handle security questions, incidents, and customer-facing activities.
Why not just hire a full-time CISO?
A good CISO costs $300-500K fully loaded. Most growing companies don't need that much security leadership time, they need the right expertise at the right moments. A fractional CISO gives you senior experience at a fraction of the cost, and you can scale up when you're ready.
What if we already have IT staff or engineers?
Perfect. A fractional CISO works with your existing team, providing strategic direction and security expertise they may not have. We're not replacing technical staff. We're providing the leadership layer.
Can our engineers handle security themselves?
Engineers can handle tactical security work, but often lack time and context for strategic decisions: what to prioritize, how to respond to customer requirements, and how to build a cohesive program. A fractional CISO provides strategic guidance while your team handles implementation.
Will we get a dedicated CISO or rotating staff?
We hear this a lot, especially about rotating staff and consultants who disappear after the report. Our CISOs are dedicated to their clients, many for years. You know exactly who you're working with, and they stick around. They've all held the role in-house, so they build and operate your program, not just advise on it.
Do we need a vCISO to use managed cloud security?
No. Some clients use both, some just need cloud security operations. If you already have security leadership but need help managing your cloud posture, we can plug in there.

Let's Build Your Security Program

Book a 30-minute call. We'll discuss your situation, answer your questions, and tell you honestly if we're the right fit.

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No sales pressure. No 10-page proposal process. Just a conversation about what you need.