Fractional CISO Retainer
Strategic cybersecurity leadership that gets implemented.
Ongoing partnership to reduce risk, guide decisions, and build a security program that matches your size, threats, and obligations.
What you get
- A clear risk picture and priorities that leadership can act on
- A security roadmap that fits your business, not a generic checklist
- Practical governance: policies, vendor risk, and incident readiness
- Reporting that supports boards, execs, insurers, and auditors
Engagement Outcomes
- Fewer unknowns (assets, identities, external exposure)
- Faster remediation on the highest-risk findings
- Controls that improve resilience against ransomware and account takeover
- Documentation that supports real-world scrutiny (not shelfware)
Tooling is selected based on your environment and requirements. If you already have tools in place, we harden and operationalize what you own.
Fortress Core
Foundation protection for organizations that need essential coverage and clarity.
- Endpoint protection baseline and rollout support
- Centralized logging and monitoring foundation
- Firewall configuration standards and change oversight
- Monthly vulnerability scanning and prioritized remediation list
- Incident response plan template customized to your business
- Executive summary reporting on risk and progress
Fortress Shield
Expanded protection plus compliance readiness for growing teams.
- Everything in Fortress Core
- Advanced endpoint detection and response
- Improved detection content and log retention strategy
- Next-generation firewall posture improvements
- Continuous vulnerability management with remediation workflow
- Light GRC package: essential policy set and audit guidance
- Tabletop exercise support for incident readiness
Fortress Elite
Board-level security program execution for high-consequence environments.
- Everything in Fortress Shield
- 24/7 monitoring option with escalations and response playbooks
- Extended investigation and forensic readiness
- Enterprise vulnerability program scope
- Business continuity and recovery planning
- Full GRC program buildout (risk register, controls, audit support)
- Optional executive and family protection integration
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this "advice only"?
- No. Strategy without implementation fails. We guide decisions and drive execution with your team or trusted partners.
- Do you replace our IT provider or MSP?
- No. We complement them. We set standards, prioritize risk, and make sure security work stays accountable.
- Can you work with our current tools?
- Yes. In most cases, improving configuration, coverage, and workflows delivers immediate gains.