Fractional CISO for Your Business
Fractional CISO services give you senior security leadership for a set number of hours each month, rather than a full-time executive salary. Omeiro's vCISO guides risk governance, prepares board presentations, helps with security hiring, joins vendor negotiations and plans multi-year defence budgets.
What fractional CISO looks at
The main areas we check, by hand with tools as support. The exact scope depends on your package and is agreed in writing before work starts.
Policies
- What exists today
- Gaps and old documents
- Plain-language drafts
Risks
- Main risks listed
- Likelihood and impact
- Owners
Vendors
- Who has your data
- Contracts and access
- Review dates
Action list
- Ranked next steps
- Quick wins
- Longer projects
Checklist Based on common risks and good practice. The exact scope depends on your package and is agreed in writing before work starts.
What you get with fractional CISO
Executive-level security leadership guiding enterprise risk governance, board-level presentations, security hiring, vendor negotiations, and multi-year defense budget allocation.
Basic Package
VCISO: up to 8 hours a month, 48 h response. 24h turnaround, 2 revisions.
Standard Package
Up to 20 hours a month, 24 h response; board report. 24h turnaround, 2 revisions.
Premium Package
Up to 45 hours a month, same-day response; program ownership. 24h turnaround, 2 revisions.
Clear brief first
We confirm what you need before work starts, so the scope is clear on both sides.
Revisions listed
Each package shows its revision rounds. A round is one list of changes sent together.
Yours once paid
Copyright of the final work passes to you once the order is paid in full.
Work starts only after the scope is agreed in writing and you confirm you own or control the systems involved.
How our fractional CISO works
Assess where you are
We review current controls, risks and commitments.
Set priorities
A practical roadmap ranks work by risk and budget.
Lead month to month
Hours go to governance, reviews, vendor questions and staff guidance.
Report upward
On higher tiers, boards receive clear reports and a plan.
Why choose Omeiro for fractional CISO
You get a decision-maker who understands both the threats and the business, available inside a response time stated in your plan.
In short
- Fixed price, shown before you order.
- Growing firms with IT staff but no one owning security strategy.
- Copyright yours after full payment.
Fractional CISO: common questions
How much does fractional CISO cost?
Prices are fixed and shown by package on our Fractional CISO pricing page, so you see the full price before you order. You can also ask for a custom quote.
How long does virtual ciso provider take?
Delivery depends on the package: Basic 24h turnaround; Standard 24h turnaround; Premium 24h turnaround.
What is included in the Basic Package?
The Basic Package includes: vCISO: up to 8 hours a month, 48 h response. Higher packages add more scope, revisions and support.
Can I get a custom outsourced chief information security officer package?
Yes. If none of the packages fits, use the custom package form on our pricing page to describe what you need, and our team sends you a fixed price.
What is the difference between a fractional CISO and a consultant?
A fractional CISO owns ongoing direction and reports on it, while a consultant usually solves one defined problem.
Will you talk to our board?
Standard and Premium include board-level reporting.
Can the vCISO work with our IT provider?
Yes, and we coordinate so priorities are not duplicated.
Can we change tiers later?
Plans are monthly, so you can discuss moving up or down.
Who owns the final work?
Copyright of the final work passes to you once the order is paid in full. Paid fonts, stock files or licences, if used, are licensed in your name.
Ready to start your fractional CISO?
Compare the packages and pick the one that fits. Not sure which? Write to us and we will help you choose.