What does a fractional security officer cost?

Day rates typically range from 1000-1500 GBP depending on scope and certifications.

How do I evaluate security officer candidates?

Assess security program development, incident response track record, and compliance expertise.

What qualifications matter most?

CISSP, CISM certifications, SOC2 audit experience, and incident response examples.

How long are typical engagements?

Security engagements typically run 6-12 months for program establishment.

What does a fractional security officer cost?

Day rates typically range from 1000-1500 GBP depending on scope and certifications.

How do I evaluate security officer candidates?

Assess security program development, incident response track record, and compliance expertise.

What qualifications matter most?

CISSP, CISM certifications, SOC2 audit experience, and incident response examples.

How long are typical engagements?

Security engagements typically run 6-12 months for program establishment.

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Hire a Fractional Chief Security Officer

Complete guide to hiring fractional security leadership

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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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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When to Hire a Fractional CSO (Security)

Quick Definition

Consider a fractional Chief Security Officer when facing cyber threats, preparing for compliance audits, or building security programs. Critical for companies needing security expertise without full-time cost.

What to Look For

Evaluate candidates on security program development, incident response experience, compliance certifications, and risk assessment skills. Look for successful audits and breach prevention examples.

Evaluation Criteria

Criteria	What to Assess	Red Flags
Program Development	Security framework implementation	Only technical focus
Incident Response	Breach management experience	No crisis experience
Compliance	SOC2, ISO27001, GDPR expertise	No audit success examples
Risk Assessment	Threat modeling and prioritization	Reactive only approach

Interview Questions

Ask about their security program methodology, incident response examples, compliance audit experience, and approach to balancing security with business operations.

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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%

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

Hire a Fractional CSO (Chief Security Officer)

Hiring a fractional Chief Security Officer provides your organisation with expert cyber security leadership, compliance guidance, and threat management without the £250k+ cost of a permanent security executive.

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Why Hire a Fractional CSO?

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Immediate expertise: Access CISSP/CISM-certified security leaders instantly

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Regulatory compliance: Navigate ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIS2, and GDPR↗ requirements

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Cost efficiency: Senior security leadership at 40-60% of full-time cost

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Board confidence: Provide stakeholders with credible security governance

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What a Fractional CSO Delivers

Deliverable	Timeline
Security audit & risk assessment	Weeks 1-4
Security strategy & roadmap	Weeks 4-8
Compliance framework implementation	Weeks 8-16
Incident response & team development	Ongoing

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Typical Engagement Models

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Strategic: 1-2 days/week for ongoing security governance

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Compliance: 3-4 days/week for certification programmes (ISO 27001, SOC 2)

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Crisis: Full-time for incident response and recovery

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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

Aspect	Fractional	Interim	Full-Time
Time Commitment	1-3 days/week	4-5 days/week	5 days/week
Duration	Ongoing/flexible	3-12 months	Permanent
Annual Cost	£50-150k	£150-300k	£200-400k+
Best For	SMEs, startups, scale-ups	Crisis, transitions	Large 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

Your Day Rate

£1,000

£750Avg: £1000£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

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.

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