Fractional CISO
Senior security leadership from a team holding CISSP credentials, for Series A to growth-stage companies. Fractional CISO for B2B SaaS, FinTech and HealthTech: we build your security program and get you SOC 2, ISO 27001 or HIPAA ready without a full-time hire.
No prep required. Plan within 48 hours.
Embedded 2–3 days a week, async in between, for 3–6 months.
Who it’s for
Ideal for
- Series A–C companies pursuing SOC 2, ISO 27001 or HIPAA
- B2B SaaS companies with enterprise customers asking about security
- FinTech and HealthTech companies with regulatory requirements
- Companies preparing for security due diligence
- Organizations after a security incident needing program rebuild
Not a fit for
- Companies needing 24/7 SOC monitoring (we can help you find one)
- Highly regulated enterprises requiring full-time on-site presence
- Organizations looking for penetration testing only
- Very early startups without production systems
Expected outcomes
Measured in past engagements
- 8–12 weeks
SOC 2 Type I readiness from zero baseline
- 80%
Reduction in security questionnaire response time
- Zero
Critical vulnerabilities in production (maintained)
Past results, not a guarantee: outcomes depend on baseline maturity, scope and adoption. See case studies
Case study
A HealthTech startup reached HIPAA compliance in 12 weeks with zero critical findings.
Scope
Included
- Security program development and governance
- Risk assessment and management framework
- Compliance roadmap (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, etc.)
- Security policy development and implementation
- Vendor security review program
- Incident response planning and tabletops
- Security awareness training program
- Board and customer security presentations
Out of scope
- 24/7 security monitoring (SOC operations)
- Penetration testing execution (we manage vendors)
- Day-to-day security operations
- Full-time on-site presence
- Legal counsel (we work with your legal team)
Need something else? We can adjust the scope.
Deliverables
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Security Program Charter
Comprehensive security strategy aligned with business goals
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Risk Register
Prioritized risk inventory with treatment plans
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Policy Library
Security policies tailored to your organization
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Compliance Roadmap
Step-by-step path to your target compliance framework
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Incident Response Plan
Documented procedures for security incidents
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Vendor Security Process
Framework for evaluating third-party security
Timeline
3–6 months (renewable)
- Month 1
Assessment & Foundation
- Current state security assessment
- Gap analysis against target framework
- Risk assessment and prioritization
- Quick wins and critical fixes
- Month 2
Program Build
- Policy development and approval
- Control implementation planning
- Tool selection and deployment
- Training program launch
- Month 3
Compliance Execution
- Evidence collection automation
- Control testing and validation
- Auditor relationship management
- Continuous monitoring setup
- Month 4+
Maturation & Maintenance
- Program optimization
- Audit support
- Ongoing risk management
- Security culture development
What we need from you
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Executive sponsorship
Active support from CEO/founder for security initiatives
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Engineering and IT access
Collaboration with teams implementing controls
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Existing documentation
Any current policies, procedures, or compliance efforts
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Vendor and tool inventory
List of third-party services and internal tools
How we work together
- Model
- Remote with optional on-site visits
- Cadence
- 2–3 days a week, dedicated
- Communication
- Slack or email between embedded days; weekly sync
- Security and access
- Least-privilege access through your SSO/IAM, with audit logs, time-limited and granted to named individuals. NDA on request.
Fractional CISO pricing
Pricing varies based on compliance scope and company size. Minimum 3-month commitment.
Your first 14 days with a fractional CISO
Week 1: assessment
- Security posture evaluation
- Review of existing controls and gaps
- Compliance framework alignment analysis
- Stakeholder interviews (engineering, IT, leadership)
Week 2: roadmap
- Risk-prioritized findings report
- Compliance roadmap with timeline
- Quick wins implemented
- First policy drafts for review
By the end of week two you know where your security posture stands and what it takes to reach SOC 2, ISO 27001 or HIPAA.
Need a fixed-scope project rather than ongoing leadership? See SOC 2 compliance readiness ($25,000, 8–12 weeks) or an infrastructure audit ($15,000, 2–4 weeks).
Frequently asked questions
We've never had a security program. Is that okay?
Yes, that is the usual starting point. We build the program from the ground up, in the order your risk profile and target framework (SOC 2, ISO 27001 or HIPAA) require.
How do you work with our engineering team?
We work with engineering so security controls fit into your development workflow instead of slowing delivery.
Can you help us pass security questionnaires?
Yes. We'll build a security posture that answers common questionnaires and help you create a 'trust center' to reduce the burden of repetitive responses.
What if we have a security incident?
We'll lead the response, coordinate with your team, and manage external communications. We also conduct tabletop exercises to prepare for incidents before they happen.
Do you manage security tools?
We help select and configure security tools but don't provide ongoing SOC monitoring. We can recommend and manage vendor relationships for continuous monitoring.
Is a fractional CISO the same as a vCISO?
Yes. Fractional CISO and virtual CISO (vCISO) describe the same model: a senior security lead who works part-time. Ours embed 2–3 days a week for 3–6 months, renewable.
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No prep required. Plan within 48 hours.
- NDA available on request
- Response within 24 business hours
- Production access only through your SSO, time-limited and logged