Fractional CISO Services

Trusted security expertise,
when and where your business needs it.

Security Leadership, Scaled to Fit

Smaller businesses face the same cybersecurity challenges as large enterprises — complex risk, demanding clients, and regulatory expectations — but without the resources for a full-time, board-level Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). That’s where we come in.
A fractional CISO offers the same strategic insight and leadership as a permanent CISO, but in a scalable, part-time format tailored to your organisation’s size, structure, and maturity. Whether you need someone to lead your security function, represent you in client meetings, support your board, or help develop your cyber strategy, we provide a steady, experienced hand — without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire.

Cybersecurity isn’t about locking everything down. It’s about enabling progress: helping your business take smarter risks, move faster, and engage with clients and partners confidently, without stifling creativity or slowing innovation. That takes more than policies — it takes judgement, empathy, and clarity.

Too often, cybersecurity is seen as a blocker — a department that says “no.” We believe in saying “yes, here’s how we can do this safely.” We work alongside your teams to find creative ways to meet your objectives while managing risk in a way that’s proportionate, defensible, and understood by everyone involved.

We start by understanding your goals, your operating environment, and your stakeholders. Then we help you prioritise where to focus effort — whether that’s building a roadmap, choosing the right technologies, preparing for audits, or advising the board. We also provide direct support on everything from strategic planning and departmental structure to risk assessments, budget forecasting, incident response, and executive communications.

For companies working within supply chains, or facing contractual or regulatory pressure, a fractional CISO can also help navigate client security requirements and vendor risk assessments — translating expectations into clear actions, and supporting evidence gathering and response.
Every engagement is bespoke. Some clients need a light-touch governance review each quarter; others need ongoing support for security projects, team development, or board reporting. We typically work on a part-time or retainer basis — for example, a set number of days per month — but we also offer flexible, situational support when something specific arises.
And because no single person has every answer, Axcelot offers a broader capability. We can draw on our wider team to provide policy authorship, awareness training, control implementation, or architectural support — all aligned to your organisation’s goals and culture.
Cybersecurity is not a destination. It’s an ongoing journey — and we’ll walk it with you, as part of your team.
What's Included
Security Strategy & Governance
Operational Support