CISO · Data Governance, Compliance & Threat Modeling
Fractional Chief Information Security Officer
A fractional CISO from The Crimson Bench delivers enterprise-grade information security leadership — SOC 2 readiness, data governance, and threat modeling — without the $300,000+ full-time security executive package. Our CISOs have built security programs at companies serving Fortune 500 clients, government agencies, and regulated financial institutions.
What a Fractional CISO Does
- ◆Security posture assessment and risk register development
- ◆SOC 2 Type I and Type II audit preparation and oversight
- ◆ISO 27001 and NIST framework implementation
- ◆Vendor security assessment and third-party risk management
- ◆Incident response planning and tabletop exercises
- ◆Security team hiring and managed security service provider (MSSP) oversight
When to Hire a Fractional CISO
- →An enterprise customer has asked for your SOC 2 Type II report
- →A PE sponsor has flagged security gaps in technical due diligence
- →You are handling sensitive customer data and have no security program
- →A security incident has occurred and you need expert incident response
- →You are entering regulated industries: healthcare, finance, government
Outcomes From Our CISO Mandates
- ✓SOC 2 Type II readiness achieved within 6-month engagement windows
- ✓ISO 27001 certification supported from gap assessment to certification
- ✓Security programs built that satisfy Fortune 500 enterprise customer requirements
- ✓Risk registers and incident response plans documented and tested
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fractional CISO?
A fractional CISO is a senior information security executive who leads your security strategy, compliance programs, and risk management on a part-time basis. They perform all the functions of a full-time CISO — building security policy, managing audits, overseeing your security team or MSSP — at a fraction of the cost.
Do I need a fractional CISO to get SOC 2 certified?
You do not need a CISO to complete a SOC 2 audit — but you will move significantly faster and with fewer costly surprises if you have one. Our fractional CISOs have navigated SOC 2 Type I and Type II for dozens of companies, and they know exactly what auditors want to see.
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