Hire a fractional VP Security — controls that pass enterprise review
A fractional VP Security runs the security program day to day: controls, tooling, vulnerability management, incident response, and the evidence enterprise buyers ask for.
- • Shortlist in 48 hours
- • Flat $1,000 placement fee, not 25–30% of comp
- • Vetted C-suite and VP operators
- • Fractional, interim, or advisory
When to hire a fractional VP Security
Most companies hire a fractional VP Security when the founder or existing team can no longer own the security function at executive depth. Common triggers:
- Enterprise security questionnaires are stalling deals
- SOC 2 or ISO 27001 evidence collection has no owner
- Vulnerability management is reactive and unmeasured
- There is no tested incident response plan
- Security is an engineering side project rather than a program
What a fractional VP Security owns
A fractional VP Security operates as your accountable Vice President of Security on a part-time basis. Typical scope:
- — Security program roadmap and control implementation
- — Vulnerability management, patching SLAs, and pen-test cycle
- — Identity, access review, and least-privilege enforcement
- — Detection, logging, and incident response runbooks
- — Compliance evidence automation and audit support
- — Customer security review and questionnaire responses
Engagement models
Fractional (ongoing)
1–3 days per week on a recurring basis. Best when you need executive judgment in the business every week, but not a full-time hire yet.
Interim (full-time, fixed term)
Full-time coverage for 3–9 months. Best for a vacancy, a fundraise, an M&A event, or a turnaround.
Project / advisory
Scoped engagement (10–40 hours) tied to a specific deliverable — a plan, a system, a hire, a diligence.
How much does a fractional VP Security cost?
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Frequently asked questions
- What does a fractional VP Security do?
- A fractional VP Security runs the operating security program part-time: controls, vulnerability management, access reviews, incident response, and compliance evidence.
- VP Security vs CISO?
- A CISO owns strategy, risk posture, and executive/board accountability. A VP Security runs the program and the team day to day. Smaller companies often start with one person covering both.
Ready to hire your VP Security?
Post your role or request a curated shortlist — most companies get one inside 48 hours.