Part Time CTO
Fractional Head Of Cloud Security
Fractional Head Of Cloud Security
Ongoing leadership, guardrails, and peace of mind
About
The Fractional Head of Cloud Security is designed for SaaS companies and digital businesses running primarily in AWS that are serious about security but not yet ready for a full-time CISO. If your cloud configs have grown organically and no one is completely confident everything is locked down, this part-time engagement provides the senior expertise you need without the $250k+ overhead.
Pricing Starts At
$999 USD / month
What You Get
We deliver ongoing, pragmatic security leadership that matches your stage, providing full-time expertise on a part-time basis.
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Ongoing Security Guardrails: Continuous oversight of your cloud environment to ensure new features don’t introduce critical vulnerabilities.
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Monthly Bill & Architecture Reviews: Regular deep-dives into your infrastructure to align security posture with cost efficiency.
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Outcome-Driven Leadership: You pay for real, lasting fixes and material risk reduction, not “security theatre” or shelf-ware reports.
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Scalable Expertise: The ability to scale hours up or down based on your needs, such as before a big launch, audit, or funding round.
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CISO-Level Thinking: Access to decades of scar tissue and architectural guidance to support SOC 2, ISO 27001, or enterprise procurement.
Want to talk to one of our Experts Now?
Call 1800 664 222(Australia)
Call +61418222415(Outside Australia)
“Fractional leaders are catalysts for change, designed to accomplish a particular goal within a defined timeframe… Startups can leverage their expertise precisely when needed, avoiding the commitment and costs associated with continuous hiring”
Why Choose Fractional Leadership
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Dedicated Ownership: Eliminates the “security is everyone’s job” trap by providing a single, accountable leader.
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Cohesive Strategy: Transitions your security from sprint-by-sprint organic growth to a unified architectural roadmap.
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Cost Efficiency: Access CISO-level thinking without the $250k+ full-time salary overhead.
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No Long-Term Commitment: Flat monthly fee with no equity, benefits, or long probation periods.
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Low-Risk Trial: Instantly add decades of “scar tissue” and judgment to your team with a simple retainer.
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Instant Impact: No “ramp-up” time—we start identifying and fixing material risks from day one.
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No “Security Theatre”: We ignore shelf-ware reports and 80-page PDFs to focus on changes that actually reduce breach risk.
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Pragmatic Guidance: Security that supports fast-moving product delivery instead of freezing it.
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Audit-Ready Posture: Ongoing support for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and enterprise procurement pressure.
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Scope: Ongoing advisory and hands-on guidance for teams of 10–250 people.
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Deliverables: Monthly bill and architecture reviews, security guardrails, and remediation ownership.
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Flexibility: A monthly retainer with the ability to scale capacity up or down as your risk profile changes.
Want to Speak to Our Experts?
Call 1800 664 222 (Australia) or +61418222415 (outside Australia)