CISO-as-a-Service for Modern Risk
Scalable Fractional CISO Leadership—Business Security Without Full-Time Overhead
ZenithX¹ provides executive cybersecurity leadership and risk management, backed by a team of specialists—ensuring business continuity, rapid response, and deep expertise for every engagement.
Executive security expertise at 40% the cost of a full-time hire
Why Choose a Fractional CISO?
Get executive security leadership exactly when you need it, without the full-time cost.
Cost Efficiency
Save 40-60% compared to a full-time CISO, with no recruitment fees, benefits costs, or overhead expenses.
Executive Expertise
Access 15+ years of security leadership experience across industries, compliance frameworks, and security challenges.
Speed to Value
Implement proven security controls and processes immediately, without the 3-6 month ramp-up of a new hire.
Compliance Focus
Navigate SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST, and other frameworks with an executive who has led multiple successful certifications.
Executive security strategy and guidance—embedded in your team with the flexibility of a fractional model.
Cybersecurity is no longer optional. Fractional CISO leadership enables organizations to proactively defend against cyber threats, manage risk, and maintain compliance—without the overhead of a full-time executive.
Security expertise, strategy, and guidance—delivered as part of your team.
Fractional CISO Responsibilities Include:
Business Outcomes That Matter
Risk
Reduction
Identify and mitigate critical vulnerabilities before they lead to breaches or business disruption.
Compliance
Achievement
Successfully navigate security audits and achieve certifications that unlock new business opportunities.
Board
Confidence
Provide executives and board members with clear visibility into security posture and compliance status.
Secure
Growth
Enable business expansion with security architectures that scale with your organization.
Tailored CISO Leadership
Whether you're facing a security audit, pursuing SOC 2 or HIPAA, or simply outgrowing ad hoc IT support — our fractional CISOs embed into your team to deliver board-ready, scalable cybersecurity leadership. We bring order to chaos and clarity to risk.
Cybersecurity Strategy Workshop
Align your cybersecurity posture with business objectives through a focused workshop
Assess risk, compliance gaps, cloud security, and controls
Identify operational gaps in SIEM, SOAR, MDR, XDR
Build a Zero Trust roadmap and incident response plan
Duration: Up to 4 weeks
Engaged Fractional CISO Leadership
Weekly or bi-weekly executive involvement
Ongoing cybersecurity leadership embedded in your team
Oversight of programs, staff, and vendor execution
Implementation of endpoint protection, IAM, and controls
Integration of MDR, XDR, and SIEM solutions
Lead incident response and executive reporting
Duration: Minimum 3 months
Cybersecurity Advisory & Oversight
Monthly strategic advisory sessions (virtual or hybrid)
Monthly strategic sessions or board updates
Risk assessments, vendor selection, and threat analysis
Strategic planning for frameworks: SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001
CISO-level guidance without the full-time cost
Duration: Minimum 6 months
Why Our Fractional CISO Approach Stands Apart
Traditional Consultants
- ✕ Project-based work with defined end date
- ✕ Junior staff performing most of the work
- ✕ Focus on deliverables, not outcomes
- ✕ Limited integration with your team
- ✕ Recommendations without implementation
Our Fractional CISO Model
- ✓ Ongoing leadership with direct executive involvement
- ✓ Seasoned CISO working directly with your team
- ✓ Focus on business outcomes and security maturity
- ✓ Embedded in your organization's leadership
- ✓ Hands-on guidance through implementation
Executive Security Expertise, Fractional Cost
Mitigate Risks
Helping growth-focused companies reduce risk, achieve compliance, and scale securely through fractional CISO support — without the cost of hiring a full-time executive.
Security programs tailored to your risk profile and roadmap
Proactive compliance oversight across SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO
Embedded leadership to drive cyber maturity and reduce noise
Optimize Operations
With 15+ years in cybersecurity and 20+ certifications (CISSP, CISM, Microsoft, etc.), I bring executive-level leadership across cyber risk, compliance, and security strategy — without the overhead of a full-time hire.
15+ years supporting regulated and security-sensitive industries
Deep experience with SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST, and ISO 27001 frameworks
Trusted by startups, healthcare orgs, and SaaS companies
Fractional leadership that brings structure and clarity to your security program
Scalable Solutions
Whether your company needs help scaling your security program, preparing for an audit, or maturing cyber operations — embedded CISO support brings clarity without complexity.
Tailored cyber risk strategies aligned to business goals
Executive reporting and audit preparation support
Collaborates across MSPs, tech teams, and leadership
How Fractional CISO Compares to Alternatives
Proven Results for Organizations Like Yours
Average time to achieve SOC 2 Type I readiness with our fractional CISO leadership
Typical reduction in critical security findings after 6 months of program implementation
Average cost savings compared to hiring a full-time CISO
Success rate for clients pursuing compliance certifications with our guidance
Pricing Options
Choose the plan that fits your needs and budget
**Pricing is approximate and may vary.
ONE-TIME
Cybersecurity Strategy Workshop
$12k
One-time or 4-week engagement
Deep-dive session across IT, security, infrastructure, and business systems
Identify bottlenecks and blind spots across people, process, and platforms
Build a phased, actionable roadmap with executive-ready insights
Align business goals to future-state technology strategy
Designed for firms needing clarity before committing to full-time leadership
MONTHLY
Engaged Fractional CISO Leadership
$15k/mo
Weekly or bi-weekly executive involvement
Act as your CIO, CISO, or CTO — or rotate support as needed
Oversee tech vendors, staff, and risk/compliance programs
Provide structure for IT operations, innovation, and reporting
Drive transformation with measurable KPIs and delivery milestones
Best for scaling firms without a tech/security executive in place
Note: All engagements—regardless of size or scope—are delivered through ZenithX¹, ensuring you receive both my direct involvement and the full support of our specialist team.
MONTHLY
Cybersecurity Advisory & Oversight
$5k/mo
Monthly strategic advisory sessions (virtual or hybrid)
On-demand input for tech stack, vendor, roadmap, or security posture
Collaborative planning with your CEO, COO, or CFO
Provide CXO-level insight at board meetings or investor updates
Support compliance efforts and critical decisions without full-time cost
Ideal for firms with in-house execution but lacking executive oversight
*Only available after Strategy Session or CXO Engaged Retainer has occurred
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Happy Clients' Testimonials
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John Doe
Teacher
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