CISO-as-a-Service for Modern Risk

Scalable Fractional CTO Leadership—Transform Tech for Business Growth

Unlock your business’s true potential with on-demand, executive-level CTO expertise—no full-time commitment.

Executive technology leadership at 40% the cost of a full-time hire.

Why Choose a Fractional CTO?

Get executive technology leadership exactly when you need it, without the full-time cost.

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Cost Efficiency

Save 40-60% compared to a full-time CTO—no recruitment fees, benefits, or long-term overhead.

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Executive Expertise

15+ years of technology leadership across SaaS, professional services, and digital transformation.

Speed to Value

Rapidly implement scalable solutions, integrations, and roadmaps—no lengthy ramp-up needed.

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Strategic Focus

Align technology with business goals, optimize tech investments, and drive innovation with a seasoned CTO.

Executive technology strategy and leadership—embedded in your team with the flexibility of a fractional model.

Technology leadership is essential for modern business growth. Fractional CTO services enable organizations to innovate, scale, and optimize operations—without the overhead of a full-time executive.

What sets us apart: As your embedded Fractional CTO, we act as a true partner—guiding your technology roadmap, overseeing mission-critical projects, and aligning IT investments with business strategy. Our hands-on approach ensures you receive not just advice, but real-world execution and measurable outcomes.

Benefits include: Rapid digital transformation, reduced risk, improved agility, and access to senior engineering and product insight—so your business can grow confidently and securely.

Executive team collaborating at digital dashboards

Fractional CTO Responsibilities Include:

Develop scalable technology roadmaps
Oversee IT operations and digital transformation
Identify automation and integration opportunities
Manage technology vendors and partnerships
Ensure security and compliance by design
Advise on product and engineering strategy
Executive reporting and board communication
Support critical technology decisions

Business Outcomes That Matter

Risk
Reduction

Proactively identify and mitigate technology and operational risks to ensure business continuity.

Innovation
Enablement

Empower your teams to innovate with scalable technology platforms and streamlined digital processes.

Executive
Clarity

Provide leadership and boards with actionable insights and clear technology roadmaps for better decision-making.

Scalable
Growth

Drive business expansion with technology strategies that scale as your organization grows.

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

4 months

Average time to achieve SOC 2 Type I readiness with our fractional CISO leadership

65%

Typical reduction in critical security findings after 6 months of program implementation

40%

Average cost savings compared to hiring a full-time CISO

100%

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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Jane Doe

Artist

Top-notch IT consultant! [Consultant's Name] transformed our IT infrastructure with their innovative solutions. They demonstrated a deep understanding of our industry's challenges and tailored their services to our requirements. Their dedication to our success was evident throughout the process. A reliable partner for any tech-related endeavors!

John Doe

Teacher

"Exceptional IT consulting services! [Consultant's Name] and their team provided insightful guidance for our technology strategy. They understood our business needs perfectly and implemented solutions that streamlined our processes while enhancing security. Their professionalism and expertise truly set them apart. Highly recommended!"

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