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Executive Services · Fractional CISO
Senior security leadership, without a full-time hire
A virtual Chief Information Security Officer on a monthly retainer: security strategy, ISMS ownership, risk management and board reporting.
How an engagement runs
- OnboardContext and current posture
- PrioritiseRisks and roadmap
- GovernPolicies, roles, ISMS
- DeliverProjects and controls
- ReportBoard and customers
Maturity you can see grow
A clear plan lifts capability across identify, protect, detect, respond and recover, reported to the board.
Security leadership is not a tool you buy. It is a set of decisions someone has to own.
Dr. Sanjay Vaid, Invocore
Someone needs to own security
Growing organisations face enterprise-level security expectations from customers, regulators and insurers, often without a security leader. A vCISO gives you experienced, accountable leadership for the hours you need.
The challenge
Why this matters now
Security expectations now reach organisations of every size. Enterprise customers send long questionnaires, insurers ask about controls, and regulators expect reasonable safeguards. Yet many growing companies have no one whose job is to lead security.
A vCISO fills that gap with an experienced leader who sets direction, owns the ISMS, manages risk and reports to the board, scaling involvement up or down as the organisation grows.
Customer pressure
Enterprise buyers require evidence of security leadership and controls.
Talent shortage
Experienced CISOs are scarce and expensive to hire.
Rising threats
Ransomware and supplier attacks target organisations of every size.
Quick self-check
How ready are you?
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Who owns information security decisions today?
Can we answer customer security questionnaires with confidence?
Is our security budget going to the biggest risks?
Does the board get a clear view of cyber risk?
What we deliver
Capabilities
Security strategy and roadmap
A prioritised plan tied to business risk and budget.
ISMS ownership
Running your ISO/IEC 27001 management system day to day.
Risk management
Risk register, treatment plans and risk acceptance with leadership.
Policy and governance
Policies, roles and committees that keep security on track.
Incident readiness
Response plans, exercises and support when incidents happen.
Customer and board assurance
Security questionnaires, audits and regular board reporting.
Interactive
Explore the framework
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Strategy
A security roadmap tied to business risk and budget.
Risk
A risk register with owners and treatment plans.
ISMS
Running the ISO/IEC 27001 management system.
Incidents
Response plans, exercises and support.
Board
Clear reporting to leadership and the board.
Our approach
How we work with you
A clear, staged path from first assessment to lasting capability.
Step 1
Onboard
Context and current posture
Step 2
Prioritise
Risks and roadmap
Step 3
Govern
Policies, roles, ISMS
Step 4
Deliver
Projects and controls
Step 5
Report
Board and customers
Why Invocore
What sets us apart
Senior, practitioner-led advice that holds up in front of auditors, boards and customers.
Auditor's insight
Led by an experienced lead auditor who knows how assessors think.
Standards-based
Built around ISO/IEC 27001 and recognised good practice.
Flexible commitment
Scale hours up or down as needs change.
Engagement models
Start where you are
Begin with a focused first step and expand as value is proven.
Essential
Governance, policy and advice for a set number of hours each month.
Fees on enquiry
Standard
Regular leadership involvement, ISMS ownership and project oversight.
Fees on enquiry
Enterprise
Deep involvement across business units, audits and incidents.
Fees on enquiry
Deliverables
What you receive
- Security strategy and roadmap
- Risk register and treatment plan
- ISMS management and records
- Policy set and governance structure
- Incident response plan
- Monthly or quarterly board report
Outcomes
What changes for you
- An accountable security leader at a fraction of full-time cost
- A prioritised security roadmap tied to business risk
- A running ISMS ready for ISO/IEC 27001
- Clear, regular reporting to leadership and customers
Who we work with: Scale-ups selling to enterprises, Mid-size companies without a CISO, BFSI and fintech, IT and SaaS providers and Organisations preparing for ISO 27001.
Frequently asked questions
How is a vCISO different from a consultant?
A vCISO takes an ongoing, accountable leadership role rather than delivering a one-off project.
Can the vCISO lead ISO 27001 certification?
Yes, directly or together with our ISO/IEC 27001 consulting team.
How are hours agreed?
Hours depend on the tier and are agreed after a scoping discussion.
Get in touch
Discuss your requirement
Tell us about your organisation and goals. A senior consultant will reply, usually within one working day.
Prefer to talk now? WhatsApp +91 98108 17659 or info@invocore.org
