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Fractional CISO Services
Strategic security leadership without the full-time overhead. Get executive-level security program direction, board-ready reporting, and expert guidance on demand.
What You Get
On-Demand Security Leadership
When You Need It.
A fractional CISO provides the strategic oversight your organization needs without the cost of a full-time executive. You get experienced leadership, board-level communication, and security program governance—scaled to fit your business.
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Strategic Direction
We don't just audit—we lead. Your fractional CISO develops your security roadmap, aligns it with business objectives, and drives meaningful progress.
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Executive Communication
Translate technical risk into business impact. We prepare board presentations, executive reports, and stakeholder communications that resonate with leadership.
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Flexible Engagement
Semi-annual compliance health monitoring, control effectiveness validation, gap remediation tracking, and pre-audit readiness for established programs.
What's Included
Comprehensive Security
Leadership Deliverables.
Every fractional CISO engagement includes strategic planning, governance oversight, compliance monitoring, and executive reporting—all tailored to your organization's maturity and risk profile.
Monthly & Quarterly
Monthly security status reports to executive leadership
Quarterly Board presentation materials with risk translated to business impact
Policy and procedure governance documentation
Vendor security questionnaire oversight and response coordination
Policy and procedure governance documentation
Strategic Program Support
Annual security roadmap with quarterly updates aligned to business objectives
Incident response plan development and maintenance
Quarterly tabletop exercise facilitation
Strategic security investment recommendations
Ongoing compliance monitoring and control testing
Ideal For
Who Benefits from
Fractional CISO Services
Growing Companies
Hypergrowth & Market Impacts
Organizations scaling beyond their initial security efforts who need strategic direction but aren't ready for a full-time CISO.
Regulated Industries
Compliance & Governance
Healthcare, finance, and defense contractors who need board-level security oversight and compliance expertise.
Post-Funding Startups
SEries A & Beyond
Tech companies with new investors or customers demanding security programs, governance, and compliance attestations.
Why Choose Neon Clarity as Your Fractional CISO?
Unlike larger firms that hand you off to junior consultants, you work directly with our partners—experienced CISOs with track records building security programs at organizations like yours. We combine deep technical expertise with business acumen, AI governance specialization, and data privacy fluency.
No sales handoffs. No junior consultants. Just experienced leadership focused on your outcomes.
How It Works
Flexible Engagement Models.
Choose the level of involvement that matches your current needs.
Scale up or down as your security program matures.
TIER 1: FOUNDATIONAL
Security Program Launch
Best for: Early-stage companies building their first security program. Strategic planning, policy development, executive reporting, and vendor oversight to establish security foundations.
TIER 2: STANDARD
Full Program Governance
Best for: Organizations with compliance requirements or customer security demands. Board presentations, audit readiness, compliance monitoring, incident response planning, and ongoing program management.
TIER 3: COMPREHENSIVE
Strategic Leadership + Execution
Best for: Complex environments, M&A activity, or major security initiatives. Deep strategic involvement, cross-functional project leadership, team mentorship, executive advisory, and transformational program work.
Ready to Build a Strategic Security Program?
Schedule a consultation to discuss your security challenges and explore how fractional CISO services can accelerate your program.