Services
Fractional CISO
Experienced cybersecurity leadership to strengthen security strategy, governance, risk management and resilience.
- Cybersecurity strategy
- Security governance
- Cyber risk
- Security architecture
- IAM & Zero Trust
- Vulnerability management
- Incident readiness
- Third-party risk
Who it's for
Is this right for you?
- Organizations without a dedicated security executive
- IT leaders carrying cybersecurity alongside other duties
- Boards seeking clearer cyber risk visibility
- Organizations responding to customer or investor security expectations
Problems we solve
Where we typically help
- Cybersecurity sits with a stretched IT leader
- Security tools exist but without a coherent strategy
- Cyber risk is hard to explain to the board
- Incident response plans are untested
What you get
Outcomes and deliverables
- Cybersecurity strategy and prioritized roadmap
- Security governance, policies and risk register
- Board-ready cyber risk reporting
- Incident readiness and tabletop exercises
- Oversight of security providers and third-party risk
Engagement options
Ways to work with us
Focused Assessment
A time-boxed review in which we assess your current position and advise on clear priorities and a practical roadmap.
Fractional Leadership
Ongoing part-time executive leadership, where we guide your team and partners and oversee governance and reporting.
Advisory Retainer
Senior counsel on call to review decisions, advise at board sessions and oversee program checkpoints as they arise.
Typical first 90 days
How an engagement usually begins
01
Days 1–30
Review current security posture, risks, controls, providers and obligations.
02
Days 31–60
Agree risk priorities and a security roadmap with leadership.
03
Days 61–90
Establish governance, reporting and incident readiness routines.
FAQ
Common questions
Do you replace our security provider or MSSP?
No. We provide leadership and governance over your existing providers and help you get more value from them.
Can you report to our board?
Yes. Board-level cyber risk reporting is a core part of the engagement.
How is the engagement delivered?
Advisory is delivered remotely, with a regular cadence of leadership meetings and reporting.
Next step
Discuss Fractional CISO with an advisor.
A short, confidential conversation to understand your priorities and whether this service fits.
Confidential conversation with C3GEEK's founding team. No pitch, no obligation.