Security leadership isn't a project — it's a function. The Fractional CISO Retainer gives your organization an experienced security executive on an ongoing basis, without the cost of a full-time hire.
Every retainer engagement includes the following. Scope is consistent. You always know what you're getting.
A dedicated monthly session to review your security posture, discuss emerging risks relevant to your industry, and advise on decisions that have a security dimension — vendor selection, new technology, staff changes, and more.
Your risk register stays current. New risks are added as they emerge, existing items are tracked to resolution, and you always have an accurate picture of where your organization stands relative to the roadmap.
Security policies are living documents. The retainer includes ongoing review, updates as your business changes, and development of new policies as gaps are identified. Policies are written for your organization, not pulled from a template library.
Evaluating a new vendor? Adding a SaaS tool? Considering a new IT provider? You get a security lens on those decisions before they're made — not after a problem surfaces.
When something goes wrong, you have a number to call. Incident response planning is maintained on an ongoing basis, and you have direct access for first-call advisory during an active incident.
Regulatory requirements change. Vendor compliance obligations evolve. The retainer includes ongoing advisory on compliance posture, helping you stay ahead of requirements rather than scrambling to meet them.
The retainer follows a structured cadence so your security program is managed proactively, not reactively.
The Fractional CISO Retainer is built on the foundation established during the SMB Security Sprint. Here's why that matters.
Every retainer engagement begins with a complete understanding of your organization's current security posture — your risks, your gaps, your existing controls, and your priorities. The Sprint produces exactly that: a risk assessment, NIST CSF gap analysis, and a written security roadmap tailored to your business.
That roadmap becomes the retainer work plan. Rather than spending the first several months of an ongoing engagement learning your environment, we begin the retainer with a clear, agreed-upon baseline and a defined set of priorities to work toward. Faster time to value. No redundant discovery work on your dime.
Sprint clients have priority access to retainer onboarding. If you've completed the Sprint and want to move into an ongoing engagement, that conversation starts with your existing roadmap — not a blank page.
The retainer works best in specific situations. Be honest about where your organization is before reaching out.
The path into the retainer is straightforward. It begins with a conversation.
If you've completed the SMB Security Sprint and want to discuss ongoing engagement, reach out. Engagements start at $1,500/mo — scope and final pricing are tailored to your organization.
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