Executive security leadership
A named CISO accountable for your security programme — attending board meetings, owning the risk register, and making decisions your team can execute against.
Service
CISO-as-a-Service
Fractional CISO engagement providing executive security leadership, board reporting, and strategic direction. All the authority and expertise of a full-time CISO at a fraction of the cost.
Board reportingRisk governanceIncident leadershipRegulatory engagement
Cost vs. in-house CISO
~30%
A fractional CISO engagement typically delivers the same strategic security leadership and governance coverage as a full-time hire at significantly lower total cost.
Engagement model
Retained
Monthly retainer with defined hours, board reporting cadence, and escalation availability for incidents and regulatory events.
Governance
Board-ready
Quarterly board reports, risk appetite statements, and incident briefings structured for non-technical director audiences.
How It Works
How fractional CISO leadership strengthens governance
Board and stakeholder reporting
Non-technical board reports that give directors the information they need to discharge their governance obligations without requiring security expertise.
Regulatory and incident coverage
Pre-defined escalation paths and regulatory notification templates mean incidents are handled correctly and compliance obligations are met under pressure.
Capabilities
CISO service scope
- Security strategy development aligned to business objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements
- Board and executive reporting on risk posture, programme progress, and incident activity
- Security governance design including policy ownership, committee structure, and escalation frameworks
- Vendor and third-party risk oversight covering security requirements in contracts and supplier assessments
- Incident response leadership providing executive coordination and regulatory notification guidance
- Regulatory engagement support for GDPR, NIS2, PCI-DSS, and sector-specific compliance requirements
- Internal security team mentoring and capability development for growing in-house functions
Outcomes
Governance outcomes
- Security strategy document aligned to business objectives and board-approved risk appetite
- Quarterly board reports providing clear, non-technical risk posture summaries for non-specialist directors
- Governance calendar with recurring risk reviews, policy attestations, and committee meeting cadences
- Vendor risk programme covering onboarding assessments, contract requirements, and periodic reviews
- Incident playbook with pre-defined escalation paths, notification templates, and recovery procedures
- Regulatory compliance map covering your obligations under applicable frameworks and sector requirements
Get Started
Get security leadership without the full-time hire
Our fractional CISO engagements are structured around your specific governance obligations, board reporting cadence, and team maturity. Engagements typically start with a four-week discovery to baseline your current posture and regulatory exposure.
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