Hire a CISO to Secure Your Business

From the #1 Provider of
Technology Leadership-as-a-Service® (TLaaS℠)

Our CISOs offer specialized technology leadership on a flexible schedule, executing strategic security programs that protect your organization.

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The 3 Differentiating Factors

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World Class Leaders

We're the largest and fastest-growing partnership of experienced CISOs in the world.

Averaging more than 25 years of experience, our Partners have served as top leaders in some of the most recognizable brands in the world.

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Immediate Engagement

Your CISO can be deployed at a moment's notice.

Our Partners assume leadership responsibility, continue important initiatives and handle the unexpected.

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Reduce Risk

Our Partners help you evaluate what worked and didn't work last time and the key attributes needed for your next CISO to be successful.

We'll even help you interview and select the right candidate.

When should a company hire a virtual or interim CISO?

A company should consider a virtual or interim CISO when:

cybersecurity risk
compliance expectations
board reporting
or security program maturity

require executive-level leadership, but a full-time CISO is not yet in place or not yet justified.

Fortium Partners provides experienced CISO leadership that can step in quickly to assess risk, strengthen governance, support compliance, guide security strategy, and communicate with executives and boards. For organizations in healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, professional services, or other regulated environments, an interim or virtual CISO can provide continuity and credibility during a critical period.

A virtual or interim CISO may be the right fit when a company needs to:

Prepare for compliance deadlines
Improve security governance
Mature its cybersecurity program
Support board or executive reporting
Respond to audit, risk, or insurance requirements
Stabilize security leadership during a vacancy
Guide healthcare or regulated-industry security needs
Define the permanent CISO role before search begins

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Fractional CISO Services

Overhauling Cybersecurity for Healthcare

Before Fortium's engagement, a prominent healthcare organization faced significant operational disruptions, inefficiencies, and higher risks due to high turnover in its IT leadership. The organization now benefits from Fortium’s strategic initiative and technology leadership, which results in a more robust technology governance and a foundation for sustainable growth and innovation.

Fractional CIO/CISO Services

Enhanced Cybersecurity & Operational Efficiency

A leading provider of industrial products faced significant challenges in its operations, stemming from its presence in four countries and reliance on various technology providers. This lack of service optimization led to fragmented and inconsistent service delivery and cyber risk management across locations worldwide.

If you are wondering...

What is a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Senior technology leader responsible for the overall security and compliance posture of an organization, generally, though not always, reporting to the CIO/CTO with CEO and Board autonomy, for technology and non-technology organizations

Do I need a CISO?

All but the smallest of organizations can benefit from the advice and expertise of a CISO. What varies is the amount of time and the length of time needed. Explore Virtual, Fractional, and Interim roles below.

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Ready to start the hiring process?

Read our Guide: The CEO's Guide to Hiring a CISO"

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We can help you find a full-time, employed CIO, CTO, or CISO

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While we are not a search firm, we do offer a path to a full-time, employment role.

Our one-time placement fee model involves an up-front fee based on the employee’s salary and bonus offer with no ongoing fees to Fortium.

In both cases, the employee remains a Fortium Partner with continuing access to Fortium’s research, methodologies, and fellow Partners at no additional charge.

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Fortium also provides

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Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Senior technology leader responsible for technology investment and strategy, reporting to the CEO or similar; usually in a non-technology organization.

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Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Senior technology leader responsible for commercial software product development, reporting to the CEO or similar; usually in a technology organization

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