Fractional CSO Security Services
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Fractional CSO Security Services

Expert security leadership on a flexible basis

£800-2,000
Day Rate
2-6 weeks
Time to Hire
50-70%
Cost Savings

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📅Updated 1 Feb 2026
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£800-1500
Day Rate
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1-3
Days/Week
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50-70%
Cost Savings
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500+
UK Placements
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Key Takeaways

  • 1Fractional CFOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
  • 2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
  • 3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
  • 4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
  • 5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods

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What We Deliver

Quick Definition

Fractional CSO security services provide security leadership including cybersecurity strategy, security operations, compliance, and incident response. Scale security expertise to your needs.

Core Services

Our fractional CSOs deliver security strategy, risk assessment, security architecture, compliance programs, incident response, and security awareness training.

Service Packages

PackageScopeInvestment
Security AuditAssessment and roadmap1-2 days/month
Security ProgramsFramework implementation2-4 days/month
Security LeadershipFull CISO function4-8 days/month

Our Approach

We assess security posture, develop risk-based programs, and build security capabilities. Our CSOs bring enterprise security leadership.

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive£286k/year
Salary + Benefits + Overhead
Fractional Executive£106k/year
1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

£180k+

63%
saved
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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%
Operations25%
Leadership20%
Governance15%
Technology10%

Fractional CSO (Chief Security Officer) Services

Fractional Chief Security Officer services provide expert cyber security leadership to protect your organisation from threats, achieve compliance certifications, and build robust security programmes.

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Our CSO Services Include

Security Strategy: Comprehensive information security programme design

Compliance: ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, and Cyber Essentials certification

Risk Assessment: Threat modelling, penetration testing, and vulnerability management

Incident Response: IR planning, tabletop exercises, and breach management

Architecture: Zero-trust, cloud security, and network security design

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Team Development: Security team recruitment and capability building

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How Fractional CSO Services Work

PhaseFocusTimeline
AssessmentSecurity audit and risk analysisWeeks 1-4
StrategySecurity roadmap and compliance planWeeks 4-8
ImplementationControls, monitoring, and certificationOngoing
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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis Role£800 - £1500/day
£1100
CTO£900 - £1600/day
£1200
CMO£750 - £1400/day
£1000
COO£800 - £1400/day
£1050
CDO£900 - £1450/day
£1150
CISO£900 - £1550/day
£1200
Rate Range
Average
Source: UK Market Data 2025
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Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time

Choose the right engagement model

AspectFractionalInterimFull-Time
Time Commitment1-3 days/week4-5 days/week5 days/week
DurationOngoing/flexible3-12 monthsPermanent
Annual Cost£50-150k£150-300k£200-400k+
Best ForSMEs, startups, scale-upsCrisis, transitionsLarge enterprises
Flexibility★★★ High★★☆ Medium★☆☆ Low

Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.

Calculate Your Day Rate

Fractional CFO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

£1,000
£750Avg: £1000£1500
2.5 days
1 day5 days
2 clients
14
Weekly
£5,000
Monthly
£21,650
Annual
£240,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.

BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

A fractional CSO provides security leadership including cybersecurity, compliance, and incident response.

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External Resources

Industry Resources & Authority Links

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The Fractional Executive Trend

Industry data on the rise of fractional leadership

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78%

of executives who moved to fractional work report higher job satisfaction

Source: Harvard Business Review
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50-70%

cost savings compared to full-time executive hires for SMEs

Source: Forbes
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3x

growth in fractional executive demand since 2020

Source: LinkedIn Economic Graph
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📊 Exec Market Snapshot

Demand Index+15% YoY
Day Rate£800-1,400
Avg Placement4-8 weeks

💰 Exec Day Rates

£800-1,400per day
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Why Fractional Exec?

50-65% cost savings
No long-term commitment
Senior expertise on demand
Flexible 1-3 days/week

🏢 Top Industries

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💡 Key Skills

Strategy
Leadership
Operations

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