Interim CISO

Experienced security leadership — fast. No recruitment overhead, no permanent hire risk. We step in and hold the fort.

What it is

An Interim CISO is a senior security professional who steps into your organisation during a transition period — your previous CISO has left, you're between security hires, or you need specialist support during a critical project. We embed quickly, assess the situation fast, and maintain continuity.

Is this for you?

You're in a transition. Whether planned or unexpected, a leadership gap in security creates risk — to operations, compliance, and stakeholder confidence.

  • Your CISO just left and you need eyes-on immediately
  • A permanent search is underway but you can't afford a leadership vacuum
  • You're between funding rounds and investors want to see security continuity
  • Recovering from a security incident and need experienced oversight
  • A critical compliance deadline is at risk without dedicated security leadership

What you get

We can be operational within days of engagement. An interim engagement typically covers:

  • Immediate security posture assessment and risk triage
  • Continuity of existing security initiatives and programmes
  • Stakeholder management — board, investors, customers, auditors
  • Management of your existing security team or IT function
  • Knowledge transfer to your permanent replacement when you hire
  • Stabilisation of any active security incidents or vulnerabilities

Day rate

From £1,800 per day. Minimum engagement: 10 days per month. Maximum: full-time equivalent (20 days per month).