What is a CISO?
Understanding the Chief Information Security Officer role
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Key Takeaways
- 1Fractional CISOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
- 2UK day rates range from £900 to £1650, depending on experience and sector
- 3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
- 4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
- 5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods
A CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) is a senior executive responsible for an organisation overall information security strategy. They protect company data, systems, and infrastructure from cyber threats while enabling business objectives.
CISO Responsibilities
Develop and implement cybersecurity strategy
Manage security budget and team
Report to the board on security posture and risks
Ensure compliance with regulations (GDPR, PCI-DSS, etc.)
Lead incident response and crisis management
Evaluate and manage security vendors
Build security awareness across the organisation
Balance security requirements with business needs
CISO Salary UK
Full-time CISOs in the UK earn £120,000-£250,000+ depending on company size and industry. Fractional CISOs typically earn £1,000-£1,500 per day.
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