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vCISO & Security Leadership
Strategic security leadership without the full-time hire.
What this engagement looks like
Most companies at your stage don't need a full-time CISO. They need someone with CISO-level experience who can define the strategy, make the right decisions, and make sure security doesn't get deprioritized when things get busy.
As a fractional CISO, I work directly with your leadership team: setting direction, reporting on risk, and ensuring your security program is aligned with where the business is going. Not as an advisor you call once a quarter, but as someone genuinely responsible for the outcome.
This works whether you have an existing security team that needs direction, a single security engineer who needs escalation support, or no security function at all.
This is for you if...
- Series B–D companies with growing enterprise customers and increasing security scrutiny
- Mid-market companies without a dedicated CISO or with a weak security function
- Organizations facing compliance pressure (SOC 2, ISO 27001, DORA, TISAX) who need someone accountable
This is not...
“Companies looking for a compliance checkbox. This engagement is about building a program that actually reduces risk, not generating certificates.”
Frequently asked
How much time does a vCISO engagement typically involve?
Most engagements run 2–4 days per month, though this varies by situation. We scope based on what your program actually needs, not a fixed tier.
What's the difference between a vCISO and a security consultant?
Accountability. A consultant delivers a report and moves on. A vCISO is responsible for outcomes. They own the security direction and are measured against it.
Can this work alongside our existing IT team?
Yes. Most organizations have IT staff who handle day-to-day operations. The vCISO function sits above that, providing strategic direction, escalation support, and ownership of security decisions.
How do you handle confidentiality?
All engagements are covered by an NDA. We treat client information with the same discretion we expect clients to treat ours.
What we deliver
- Security strategy and multi-year roadmap
- Risk register and executive reporting
- Security policy framework and governance structure
- Vendor and technology evaluation support
- Board and leadership communications
- Budget planning and resource allocation guidance
- Direct oversight of security team or third-party providers
Ready to have a direct conversation?
No obligation. No sales process. Just a straightforward discussion about your situation and whether we can help.