What is a fractional CISO?
A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a senior security leader who brings clarity, control, and confidence to your business by protecting your data, systems, and reputation.
A fractional CISO gives you Board-level cyber security leadership that aligns your security with your commercial goals. They reduce risk and strengthen resilience without the cost and commitment of a full-time CISO – ‘fractional’ simply means ‘interim’ or ‘part-time.’
What this delivers for your business
- A clear security strategy aligned to business priorities
- Stronger governance, policies, and risk management
- Greater resilience against cyber threats and breaches
- Improved compliance with standards (ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, etc.)
- Better visibility of security spend, risk exposure, and investment ROI
When a fractional CISO makes sense
- Cyber risks are unclear
- Compliance requirements are becoming complex
- You’ve experienced (or narrowly avoided) a security incident
- Security responsibilities are fragmented or undefined
- Clients or partners demand stronger assurance
- You’re preparing for audits, certifications, or due diligence
Why choose Freeman Clarke?
We are the largest and most experienced team of fractional CISOs, CIOs, and CTOs. We’ve worked across every industry, and we understand the evolving threat landscape and how to protect a mid-sized business.
- You get the experience of the whole team (100+ IT experts)
Our CISOs collaborate behind the scenes, sharing intelligence and expertise so you benefit from our institutional knowledge. - We’re independent
We make no outside deals with vendors or third parties, so you can trust that our advice is only in your best interests. - We deliver practical, commercial security.
We protect your organisation without slowing the business down.
Freeman Clarke’s security review revealed vulnerabilities and provided actionable steps to strengthen resilience. Their proactive approach inspired trust across the board.
How do we get started?
Book a 90-minute cyber risk session and get more clarity on the risks to your business and how a CISO can help strengthen security and resilience.