Virtual CISO & Security Leadership
Senior security leadership on a fractional basis - without the cost or overhead of a full-time hire. We embed into your organisation, own the programme, and make security explainable, measurable, and board-ready.
What a vCISO delivers
The same outcomes as a full-time CISO - without the full-time cost.
Security Strategy & Roadmap
A risk-led programme built around your business - not a generic checklist. We assess your current posture, identify the gaps, and produce a prioritised roadmap with clear owners and timelines.
Board & Stakeholder Reporting
We translate technical security into language your board, leadership team, and investors can act on. Regular reporting cadences, KPI dashboards, and incident briefs - delivered without the jargon.
Risk Management
Structured risk identification, assessment, and treatment. We build and maintain a live risk register that reflects your actual threat landscape, not a document that sits on a shelf.
Policy & Governance Framework
Security policies, standards, and procedures that are practical and enforceable. Built to satisfy audit requirements without creating documents no one reads or can follow.
Vendor & Third-Party Risk
Supplier assurance reviews, contract security requirements, and ongoing third-party risk oversight - so your risk doesn't walk in through a supplier's front door.
Incident Readiness & Response
Incident response plans, tabletop exercises, and clear escalation paths. When something happens, your team knows what to do - and we're available to support the response.
Who this is for
Growing businesses without a CISO
You've scaled to the point where security can't be owned informally by the CTO or an IT manager. You need a programme, not just a tool - but a full-time hire isn't justified yet.
We become your CISO. You get the function, the strategy, and the board reporting - at a fraction of the cost.
Organisations preparing for certification
ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials Plus - whatever the standard, a vCISO provides the programme leadership to get you there and stay there, not just pass once.
Certification as an outcome of a real security programme - not a bolt-on exercise.
How an engagement works
1 - Discovery
We start with a structured assessment of your current security posture: what's in place, what's missing, and where the real risk sits. This includes reviewing existing documentation, tooling, and processes.
2 - Programme design
We build a risk-led roadmap prioritised by impact and feasibility. Everything is mapped to your business objectives - not lifted from a template.
3 - Ongoing leadership
Regular cadences: weekly check-ins, monthly reporting, quarterly board reviews. We attend leadership meetings, own the programme, and drive delivery - embedding as part of your team.
Ready to talk?
Book a no-obligation discovery call. We'll discuss your current situation, your goals, and whether a vCISO engagement is the right fit.