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Full-time temporary security leadership for breaches, compliance requirements, and security transformations. Expert security executives available immediately.
An Interim CISO is a temporary Chief Information Security Officer who works full-time for a defined period—typically 3-12 months. Unlike fractional CISOs who work part-time, interim CISOs focus exclusively on one organisation during critical security periods.
Interim CISOs are typically hired following security breaches, during major compliance initiatives, or to lead security transformations requiring intensive daily attention.
Active breach or incident requiring full-time crisis management and remediation.
Your CISO has left and you need immediate security leadership while recruiting.
Major compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS) with tight deadlines.
Complete overhaul of security programme requiring dedicated leadership.
Preparing for acquisition or investment with intensive security scrutiny.
Rebuilding security posture after a significant incident.
| Feature | Fractional CISO | Interim CISO | Full-Time CISO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commitment | 1-3 days/week | Full-time (temporary) | Full-time (permanent) |
| Duration | Ongoing (6+ months typical) | 3-12 months | Permanent |
| Cost | £3,000-£6,000/week | £8,000-£12,000/week | £150,000-£250,000/year + benefits |
| Focus | Strategic + operational | Gap-fill or transformation | All responsibilities |
| Flexibility | Scale up/down as needed | Fixed term contract | Limited flexibility |
| Best For | Growing companies, specific expertise needs | Leadership gaps, major transitions | Large orgs with full-time need |
Tell us about your security challenges and we'll help you find the right interim or fractional CISO.