◆ FRACTIONAL CISO

Hire a fractional CISO

Bring in a senior security leader part-time — to own your security posture, compliance and risk — without a full-time CISO.

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◆ WHY FRACTIONAL

Why teams bring in a fractional CISO

Senior security, on demand

An operator who has owned security posture and compliance at real companies — building the program and owning risk from week one.

Right-sized to your stage

The engagement flexes with your risk profile — you pay for security leadership, not a full-time seat you don't yet need.

Vetted for fit, not just title

Screened on real security leadership plus a structured work-style assessment, matched to your stack and compliance needs.

◆ THE DIFFERENTIATOR

We match for fit, not just a résumé

A fractional Chief Information Security Officer only works if they slot into how your team already operates. Every leader we put forward is screened on track record and run through a structured work-style assessment — powered by JobCannon, our own live assessment platform (1,500+ skills, 2,500+ career profiles). You see how a person actually leads and decides before you hand them a function. Fewer expensive mis-engagements, faster yes/no.

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◆ WHAT THEY OWN

What a fractional Chief Information Security Officer takes off your plate

Security strategy & posture SOC 2 / ISO 27001 readiness Risk assessment & management Incident response planning Vendor & customer security reviews Policy & compliance programs Security tooling & architecture Team & awareness training

◆ HOW IT WORKS

From brief to engaged in weeks, not a quarter-long exec search

BriefA 30-minute call to map the gap: stage, the decisions stalling without this leader, the days-per-week you actually need, and budget. No intake forms, no account manager relay.
MatchWithin days you meet 2–3 fractional leaders who have done exactly this — at your stage, in your sector — not a generic bench. Each is screened for track record and assessed for working style.
MeetYou interview the shortlist. We coordinate scheduling and feedback so the right operator doesn't go cold while you decide.
EngageStart lean — typically one to three days a week on a monthly retainer scaled to that scope. Scale up for a sprint, down once the function runs itself, or convert to interim full-time if the need grows.
DeliverYour fractional leader owns the function from week one: real decisions, real systems, a team that levels up. You get senior judgement without a full-time exec comp package.

◆ FAQ

Questions founders ask

What does a fractional CISO cost?

A fractional CISO is billed as a monthly retainer scaled to the days you need — a fraction of a full-time CISO's comp. We confirm the exact rate on the first call.

Can a fractional CISO get us SOC 2 or ISO 27001?

Yes — a common trigger is needing SOC 2 or ISO 27001 for enterprise deals. A fractional CISO builds the program and owns the audit through to certification.

Fractional CISO vs a security consultant?

A consultant advises and leaves; a fractional CISO owns the posture ongoing as your accountable security leader.

How fast can one start?

We reply within one business day with a plan and typically shortlist 2–3 vetted fractional CISOs within days.

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Tell us who you need

We reply within one business day with a match plan. Monthly retainer scaled to the days you actually need — no full-time exec comp, no long search.