An Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) provides immediate cybersecurity leadership during transitions, security incidents, or compliance crises.
Why Hire an Interim CISO?
Emergency Security Leadership
Immediate deployment: 48-72 hours for crisis situations
Proven expertise: Track record in security incident management
Crisis management: Experience leading through breaches and attacks
Compliance rescue: GDPR, SOX, ISO27001 expertise
Common Interim CISO Scenarios
Security breach response: Leading incident response and recovery
Compliance crises: Urgent regulatory requirements (GDPR, SOX)
CISO departure: Immediate cover during permanent recruitment
Digital transformation: Securing large-scale technology projects
Acquisition security: Due diligence and integration security
Interim CISO Day Rates
Experience-Based Pricing
Senior CISO: £1,800-£2,200 per day (15+ years)
Experienced CISO: £1,400-£1,800 per day (10-15 years)
Mid-level CISO: £1,200-£1,600 per day (7-10 years)
Sector Premiums
Financial Services: +15% for regulatory expertise
Healthcare: +10% for clinical data security
Government/Defence: +20% for clearance requirements
Critical Infrastructure: +15% for operational security
Our Interim CISO Network
Specialized Expertise
Incident Response: Former Big 4 and specialist consultancy leaders
Compliance: Ex-regulator and audit firm professionals
Cloud Security: AWS/Azure/GCP security architects
OT Security: Industrial and infrastructure specialists
Immediate Availability
Emergency response: 24/7 deployment capability
Pre-vetted candidates: Security cleared and reference checked
Proven track record: Successfully led major incident responses
Industry connections: Established vendor and consultant relationships
Recruitment Process
Emergency Placement (48-72 hours)
Crisis assessment call within 2 hours
Candidate matching from pre-vetted network
Emergency interviews within 24 hours
Immediate deployment with handover documentation
Standard Placement (5-7 days)
Requirements gathering and risk assessment
Candidate shortlisting from specialist network
Client interviews and technical assessments
Reference checks and security clearance verification
Onboarding support and stakeholder introductions
Why Choose Our Interim CISO Service
Proven Emergency Response
200+ interim placements across UK enterprises
Major incident experience: Led response to significant cyber attacks
Regulatory expertise: Successfully navigated ICO, PCI, and SOX audits
Crisis communication: Experience with boards, media, and regulators
Comprehensive Support
24/7 crisis hotline for emergency deployments
Ongoing supervision throughout the interim period
Permanent recruitment option when crisis stabilizes
Knowledge transfer and documentation handover
Sector Specialization
Financial Services: Banking, insurance, fintech security
Healthcare: NHS, private healthcare, pharmaceuticals
Technology: SaaS, cloud providers, telecommunications
Government: Central departments, agencies, local authorities
Next Steps
Emergency CISO Needed Now?
Call our 24/7 crisis line: +44 20 XXXX XXXX
Standard Interim CISO Placement
Complete our brief: [Emergency CISO Request Form]
Permanent CISO Recruitment
Explore our CISO recruitment agency services for permanent placements.
Need an interim CISO immediately? Our crisis response team can deploy experienced security leaders within 48-72 hours. Contact us for emergency cybersecurity leadership.
