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FRACTIONAL CISO

Grown-up security.
Startup budget.

You don't need a full-time CISO yet. You do need someone senior who can answer the security questionnaire, talk to your board, run ISO 27001 or SOC 2, and pick up the phone when something looks off. From one day a month.

WHAT YOU GET

A security lead, by the day.

01

Cost-effective

A fraction of a full-time hire. Day rates and packages built for small teams, and you decide how the days get used.

From £1,500 a month

02

Sales unblocked

I handle security questionnaires, customer audits and procurement calls, and help you negotiate the requirements that don't make sense.

03

A real roadmap

A one-to-three-year security strategy tied to what the business is trying to do, reported to the board in plain English.

HOW CLIENTS USE THE DAYS

Typical month, roughly.

Certification

Running ISO 27001 or SOC 2: risk reviews, management reviews, internal audits, and keeping Vanta or Drata honest.

Customer trust

Security questionnaires, trust pages, due diligence answers and calls with enterprise buyers' security teams.

Risk & policy

A risk register people actually use, and policies written for staff, not auditors. Including a sensible AI use policy.

Incidents

An incident response plan you've rehearsed, and someone to call when the suspicious email turns out to be real.

Board & strategy

Monthly reporting on where you stand, what changed and what to spend next, in the language the board speaks.

WHO I DO THIS FOR

Granular Energy. Risk Ledger. Steamhaus.

What the problems were, what we did, and where it landed. Read the client stories →

Want a security lead this month?

Book a chat, or drop me a message below. I reply within one working day.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

“I highly recommend Dan as an outstanding cybersecurity professional. As our CISO, he played a pivotal role in steering us through the complexities of achieving ISO 27001 certification. Dan's pragmatic approach, deep expertise, and ability to simplify challenges into practical steps made him an invaluable part of the team. He is not only highly knowledgeable but also approachable.”

Guy E. · CTO, Granular Energy

“Dan Steel provided excellent support during our ISO27001:2022 internal audit. His personal approach, deep understanding of the standards, and ability to explain complex issues clearly made the entire process smooth and efficient. Dan didn't just point out areas of improvement; he offered practical guidance and actionable steps. His constructive feedback was invaluable, helping us strengthen our compliance framework. We truly appreciate his professionalism, attention to detail, flexibility and the time he invested in helping us succeed.”

David C. · Ops Lead, Vocalls

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