Virtual CISO
A named security leader on a fractional schedule with full strategic ownership.
Strategic leadership without the overhead
Smaller organisations may not have the budget for a full-time CISO, but they still need someone who owns security strategy, communicates risk to the board, and makes prioritisation decisions when resources are constrained. Cynteri vCISO services provide that leadership on a fractional basis — the same strategic capability as a full-time executive, without the recruiting process, compensation package, or single-point-of-failure risk.
What a vCISO actually delivers
We produce board-ready reporting that translates technical risk into business language so leadership can make informed decisions about security investment. A multi-year security roadmap aligns initiatives with organisational goals and budget cycles. The vCISO owns the risk register, oversees vendor security reviews, leads incident response planning, and provides security due diligence support for M&A activity. The engagement is structured around regular cadence — monthly reviews, quarterly strategy sessions, and on-call availability for incidents.
- Board-ready reporting translating technical risk into business context
- Multi-year security strategy and investment roadmap aligned to organisational goals
- Risk register ownership, vendor security governance, and program oversight
- Incident response leadership and cross-functional coordination during events
- Mergers and acquisitions security due diligence support
- Full-time resident CISO for organisations exceeding 750 seats
Tell us what needs protection.
Thirty minutes. No slide deck.
You will talk to a senior engineer on the team that would actually defend your stack — not a sales development rep.
- No NDA required for the first call
- We will send a written summary within 24h
- If we are not a fit, we will tell you who is