How much does a Fractional CISO cost for startups?

Most startup engagements run £3,000-6,000/month for 1-2 days per week. This is 80-90% less than a full-time CISO hire and includes the expertise you need without the overhead.

Can a Fractional CISO help us get SOC 2 certified?

Yes, this is one of the most common Fractional CISO engagements. A good Fractional CISO can guide you through SOC 2 Type 1 in 3-4 months and Type 2 within 12 months, depending on your starting point.

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Fractional CISO for Startups

Enterprise-grade security leadership tailored for startups. Build security foundations that scale with your growth.

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Startups face unique security challenges: building trust with enterprise customers, achieving compliance certifications, and protecting intellectual property - all while moving fast. A Fractional CISO provides the security leadership you need without the £200k+ cost of a full-time hire.

£3-6k

Monthly Investment

SOC 2

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1-2 days

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3-6 months

To Compliance

Security becomes a growth enabler when you're selling to enterprise customers. A Fractional CISO helps you:

Achieve SOC 2, ISO 27001, or industry-specific certifications
Pass enterprise security questionnaires and vendor assessments
Build security into your product from the ground up
Develop incident response and business continuity plans
Navigate regulatory requirements as you scale

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Consider a Fractional CISO when: you're selling to enterprise customers who require security assessments, you need compliance certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001), you've raised Series A and have data/IP to protect, or you're handling sensitive customer data.