Strategic security leadership without the full-time cost. Get CISO-level guidance on demand. $2K-$10K/month retainer. Incident response, governance, board support included.
Strategic security leadership on a flexible retainer
A Fractional CISO is your strategic security advisor. You get executive-level guidance, program governance, incident response leadership, and board-ready advice. Think of it as hiring a 25+ year security veteran without the $250K+ salary.
• Strategic security roadmaps
• Compliance program oversight
• Incident response leadership
• Board/investor briefings
• Hiring guidance
• Vendor security reviews
At your scale, it's not optional
Enterprise customers want to know you have a security executive. A CISO shows you take security seriously.
Series A+ investors expect evidence of security governance. A Fractional CISO signals mature security practice.
When a breach happens, you need someone who's been through it before. A CISO coordinates the response.
SOC 2, ISO 27001, investor diligence. A CISO ensures you're audit-ready and documentation is current.
What to expect month-to-month
4-8 hours/month of strategic work. Flexible scheduling. Ad-hoc incident response available.
Security posture assessment. Meet leadership. Build roadmap. Identify top 3 priorities.
Execute roadmap. Quarterly board briefings. Manage compliance programs. Vendor reviews.
Incident response leadership. Policy updates. Audit readiness. Strategic guidance as needed.
Real result from a growth-stage SaaS company
Company: Series A SaaS, 30 employees
Problem: No security executive on staff. Enterprise customers asking "Who owns security?" Leadership unclear on risk and compliance. Needed someone to credibly represent security to executives and investors.
• Built security roadmap aligned with business goals
• Led ISO 27001 program implementation
• Prepared executive security briefings
• Coordinated compliance audits
• Advised on security hiring
✓ Enterprise customer confidence increased — CISO presence eliminated deal risk
✓ Investor-ready security program — Series B fundraising strengthened
✓ Ongoing strategic leadership — $4K/month retainer (less than 1 FTE)
Flexible, transparent retainers
4 hours/month. Monthly strategy calls. Roadmap guidance. Compliance oversight. Good for pre-Series A companies getting audit-ready.
6-8 hours/month. Board briefings. Incident response. Vendor reviews. Compliance audits. Ideal for Series A/B companies.
10+ hours/month. Strategic leadership. Crisis management. Investor diligence. Full compliance program oversight.
Common questions answered
A consultant delivers projects. A Fractional CISO provides ongoing strategic leadership and acts as your security executive. They're embedded in your business, not just an advisor.
Yes. Many companies start with a Fractional CISO to validate security needs, then hire a full-time CISO. We'll help with the transition.
Incident response is included and prioritized. If a breach happens, your CISO is available to lead the response immediately.
Yes. We advise on hiring, roles, compensation, and culture fit for your security team as you scale.
Absolutely. Monthly hours are flexible. Some companies need more early on, then less as programs mature. We adapt to your needs.
Build a comprehensive security program
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Manage emerging AI risks.
Let's talk about your security roadmap and strategic needs.