SMB Advisory / Fractional CISO

Advisor

A trusted, experienced executive advisor available when you need them without the overhead of a full time employee.

  • Direct Microsoft Teams access

  • Monthly consultation sessions

  • Quarterly review on security posture

  • Monthly security posture reporting

  • Cybersecurity Incident Management retainer

Partner

Executive guidance to make security a differentiator and prepare for a cybersecurity incident

  • Everything with Advisor

  • Incident Response Readiness

    • Review and/or creation of Incident Response Plan including validating vendor relationships for response

    • Review and development of incident response playbooks

    • Annual table top exercise

Executive

An experiencced executive presence focused on security and privacy for your clients, your invenstors, and your piece of mind.

  • Everything with Partner

  • Executive Program Management:

    • CISO level support with executive leadership

    • Representation to board or clients

    • Vendor Risk Management and compliance tracking

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem—it’s a business risk that impacts operations, revenue, and reputation. Yet, many organizations struggle to hire or retain a full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). That’s where our Executive Advisory and Fractional CISO comes in.

A fractional CISO provides executive-level security leadership without the full-time cost, helping you design, implement, and oversee a cybersecurity program tailored to your business goals.

Why Choose a fractional CISO or Executive Advisor?

  • Cost-Effective Expertise
    Access the knowledge of seasoned security leaders at a fraction of the cost of a full-time executive.

  • Strategic Security Alignment
    Align cybersecurity strategy with business priorities, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements.

  • Scalable Support
    Whether you need guidance a few hours a month or ongoing program leadership, our executive advisor adapts to your needs.

  • Regulatory & Compliance Readiness
    Navigate complex frameworks (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, NIST, ISO) with an experienced advisor who knows the landscape.

  • Board & Executive Communication
    Translate technical risk into business impact, helping leadership make informed, risk-based decisions.

What Our Executive Advisory Services Include

  • Security program assessment and maturity roadmap

  • Risk management and governance strategy

  • Policy and procedure development

  • Incident response planning and testing

  • Vendor risk management

  • Security awareness and training programs

  • Regulatory and compliance support

  • Ongoing board and executive reporting

Why Work With Us

At CipherNorth, our Fractional CISO team brings decades of hands-on experience leading security programs across industries. We combine strategic leadership with practical execution, ensuring your organization isn’t just compliant, but resilient.

Whether you’re a growing business needing security leadership for the first time or a mature enterprise seeking expert guidance, our Executive Advisory services provide the expertise and clarity to strengthen your cybersecurity posture.

Start Building Security Leadership Today

Don’t wait until after a breach to prioritize security leadership. With a CipherNorth advisor, you gain a trusted advisor who understands your business, strengthens your defenses, and ensures you’re prepared for whatever comes next.