What is a Fractional CISO?
Understanding part-time security leadership for modern businesses
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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
Fractional CISO Definition
A Fractional CISO (also known as a vCISO or virtual CISO) is an experienced cybersecurity executive who works part-time across multiple organisations. They provide the strategic security leadership of a full-time CISO at a fraction of the cost, typically working 1-3 days per week per client.
What Does a Fractional CISO Do?
Develop and execute cybersecurity strategy
Report to the board and executive team on security posture
Manage compliance programmes (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR)
Lead incident response and business continuity planning
Evaluate and manage security vendors
Build security awareness culture
Assess and mitigate cyber risks
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