Fractional CISO Services
You need security leadership but aren't ready for a full-time CISO. Maybe you're facing your first SOC 2 audit, enterprise customers are asking tough questions, or your board wants a security roadmap. A fractional CISO gets you there faster and at a fraction of the cost.
Sound Familiar?
These are the exact situations where a fractional CISO makes the difference.
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 We Deliver
Outcomes that matter to your business, not just check-the-box compliance.
Security Program That Works
Policies, controls, and processes designed for your actual business, not copy-pasted from a template.
Compliance Achieved
SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, HITRUST. We've guided dozens of companies through successful first-time audits.
Board-Ready Reporting
Translate technical risk into business terms. Your board and investors get the clarity they need.
Enterprise Sales Unblocked
Answer security questionnaires with confidence. Turn security from a blocker into a competitive advantage.
Vendor & Architecture Guidance
Unbiased recommendations on security tools and cloud architecture. No vendor commissions, just what works.
Incident Response Ready
When something goes wrong, your fractional CISO is on call. Direct Slack access, not a ticketing queue.
How It Works
From first call to ongoing partnership, we move fast.
Discovery Call
30-minute conversation to understand your situation, goals, and timeline.
Initial Assessment
2-4 week deep dive into your current security posture, risks, and gaps.
Program Design
Roadmap tailored to your business stage, compliance needs, and risk profile.
Ongoing Leadership
Regular engagement at your pace, from a few hours monthly to multiple days weekly.
For startups building their first security program, see our dedicated guidance for early-stage companies.
Ready to Talk?
Let's discuss your security leadership needs and how we can help.
Industries We Serve
SaaS Security
SOC 2, cloud security, and security questionnaires for B2B SaaS companies.
Healthcare
HIPAA, HITRUST, and ransomware defense for healthcare organizations.
Fintech
SOC 2, ISO 27001, and regulatory compliance for financial services.
Legal
Client confidentiality, ethical walls, and cyber insurance optimization.
Crypto & Web3
Key management, institutional readiness, and regulatory navigation.
Professional Services
Client data protection and cyber insurance readiness.