Book a call

Lead & govern

Virtual CISO

Senior security leadership on a flexible basis: strategy, governance, risk and board reporting, when you need it.

Discuss your requirements What's included

Overview

Many organisations need senior security leadership but not a full-time CISO. A virtual CISO provides that expertise on a flexible, part-time basis.

I work alongside your leadership team and IT provider to set direction, own the security programme, and report clearly to the board.

Ideal for

  • Growing organisations without in-house security leadership
  • Boards needing independent assurance
  • Businesses maintaining ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials

What's included

Scope of the service

Strategy

A security strategy aligned to business goals and risk appetite.

Governance

Roles, responsibilities, policies and a governance rhythm that sticks.

Risk management

Own and maintain the risk register and treatment plans.

Board reporting

Clear, regular reporting on risk, progress and incidents.

Supplier assurance

Assess and manage third-party and supply chain risk.

Programme delivery

Coordinate security projects, audits and certifications.

How it works

A clear, practical process

  1. 01

    Understand

    Review your current state, risks and priorities.

  2. 02

    Set direction

    Agree strategy, roadmap and success measures.

  3. 03

    Lead

    Run the security programme alongside your team.

  4. 04

    Report

    Regular updates to leadership and the board.

Outcomes

What you can expect

  • Experienced security leadership at a fraction of the cost
  • Confident, informed board decisions
  • A clear, funded security roadmap
  • Answers to customer security questionnaires

Frequently asked questions

How much time does a virtual CISO spend with us?

It is flexible, typically a set number of days per month, scaled up around audits, incidents or major projects.

Will you work with our IT provider?

Yes. I work alongside internal IT or managed service providers, setting direction and assurance while they operate the technology.

Related services

Risk Management

Make informed security decisions with risk assessments, registers and treatment plans.

Learn more

Security Policy & Governance

Clear, practical policies, standards and procedures that people can actually follow.

Learn more

ISO 27001 Consultancy

Implement, certify and maintain an ISMS that works for your business, not just for the auditor.

Learn more

Let's talk

Start your journey to a more secure tomorrow.

A free, no-obligation 30-minute discovery call to understand your goals and suggest the most practical next step.

Book a discovery call Email me