Top Fractional CISO Companies

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:November 13, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 16 Fractional CISO Companies as of November 2026 across 3 countries. The top-ranked firm is North Wonders Cyber Security (0.0 stars, 0 verified reviews, $25 - $49/hr, founded 2017, Charlotte). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $37, median client rating is 0, and 6% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted Fractional CISO Companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

How this list is built: All 16 firms below pass Goodfirms' 4-step verification process (background check, client interviews, portfolio audit, ongoing quality review). Listings marked "Sponsored" are agencies that pay for premium placement - sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content.

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List of Top Fractional CISO Service Providers

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  • North Wonders has a unique fractional chief information security officer (CISO) offering. We offer seasoned leadership to fill the critical role of cybersecurity executive within your organization. In the role of chief information security officer for your organization, we ensure your organization’s security program is aligned with organizational objectives and then oversee execution that program. ... read North Wonders Cyber Security reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2017
    Charlotte, United States
  • VISO Group provides practical cybersecurity leadership and services for growing and mid-market organizations. We help executive teams reduce risk, improve resilience, and make security decisions without the cost or delay of hiring a full-time CISO.\n\nServices include fractional CISO leadership, cybersecurity assessments, security strategy and roadmaps, governance and risk management, compliance readiness, incident-response and resilience planning, ... read VISO Group reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2026
    San Diego, United States
  • Axcelot is a cybersecurity consultancy built for industries where trust, continuity, and creativity matter. We work with organisations across film, broadcast, and media — as well as the transportation and telecoms sectors — helping them protect what they do best without getting in the way of how they do it. Whether it’s advising on compliance ... read Axcelot reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2018
    London, United Kingdom
  • Kaavalry provides scalable, trust-driven cybersecurity solutions designed for mission-driven organizations, SMBs, and growth teams. Powered by decades of frontline leadership, Kaavalry acts as a complete virtual cybersecurity department—delivering hands-on vCISO oversight, security engineering, compliance management, and incident readiness to keep your operations secure and audit-ready. ... read Kaavalry reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2024
    Philadelphia, United States
  • Are you looking to build, improve, or enhance your cybersecurity program but don’t have the resources, knowledge, or culture to do so? We deliver it. We deliver senior security leadership with authority, consistency, and real ownership, without the full-time overhead and at a fraction of the cost of a full-time CISO. We are a business ... read VIRCONIX reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2025
    Hartford, United States

    Why VIRCONIX?

    • Fractional CISO or equivalent vCISO delivery.
    • Supports practical governance, risk, compliance
  • Actually Intelligent Security was founded by an entrepreneur who created his first company in 1994 and has spent the last 20+ years in cyber security. Those security companies created and sold security controls that ranged from application vulnerability detection, to alert monitoring to anti-phishing and brand protection solutions. Because Actually Intelligent Security has this entrepreneurial ... read Actually Intelligent Security reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    1994
    San Jose, United States
  • vCISO.com (Cyber Syndicate, LLC) is a practitioner-led cybersecurity firm providing virtual and fractional CISO leadership. Designed specifically for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs), growth-stage startups, and established organizations, the company supplies executive security leadership without the cost or lengthy recruiting timeline required to hire a full-time Chief Information Security Officer. By unifying compliance readiness, technical validation, and ... read VCISO reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2022
    Pittsburgh, United States
  • Waypoint Compliance Advisory is an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in cybersecurity compliance consulting for federal and state government contractors. Services include CMMC 2.0 gap assessments, FedRAMP consulting, security assessments, fractional CISO services, and AI security governance. 21+ years of cybersecurity experience | CISSP, CEH, CHFI certified | Direct federal experience with HHS ... read Waypoint Compliance Advisory reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2025
    DeLand, United States
  • TaxShield Compliance provides fractional CISO services, supplying senior cybersecurity leadership for strategy, governance, risk management, compliance, incident readiness and executive reporting. IRS Pub 4577 and FTC SafeGuards complinace for Tax Pros, CPA's, Car Dealers and Mortgage Professionals. Get Compliant and Secure your Business. Chirag Shah is a former Chief Information Officer of a $1B+ Federal ... read TaxShield Compliance reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2026
    Leander, United States
  • In human capital management, we are experts in designing, building and delivering business-driven technology and cybersecurity solutions. We help our clients gain competitive advantage through technology staffing (contract, contract to hire or permanent placement), consulting and executive search solutions to make their businesses more responsive to market opportunities and threats, strengthen relationships with customers, suppliers, ... read RED SKY Consulting reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2006
    Denver, United States
  • Aan Systems is an information security company providing out-most service quality, innovation and research in the field of Information Security and Technology. We provide a unique blend of services to our customers catering to the current information security landscape. Our business oriented approach helps us understand our client’s security requirements based on their business type ... read AAN Systems reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    Coppell, United States
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    • ClaudeClaude

    We help businesses stay secure, efficient, and ahead of the curve, across IT management, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and compliance.Our consultants bring certified expertise (CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001, PCI DSS and more) to organisations in healthcare, financial services, hospitality, and beyond. Whether you need to harden your security posture, modernise your IT infrastructure, navigate a compliance ... read CYVRA reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    2025
    Sao Paulo, Brazil

    Why CYVRA?

    • Highly experienced team
    • Proven track record
    • Measurable results
  • The CISO Network provides fractional CISO services, supplying senior cybersecurity leadership for strategy, governance, risk management, compliance, incident readiness and executive reporting. World-Class Cyber Security Leadership, Without the Full-Time Cost Founded by two experts in building high performing teams within cyber security, The CISO Network emerged from a shared realisation: there was a gap in ... read The CISO Network reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2026
    London, United Kingdom
  • Trust Vector Cybersecurity Solutions provides practical, business-focused cybersecurity and compliance guidance for growing companies. Founded in 2025, the firm helps organizations strengthen security, manage risk, and prepare for audits through executive-level cybersecurity leadership and clear, actionable consulting. Brings more than 30 years of combined executive cybersecurity and compliance experience helping organizations reduce cyber risk, strengthen ... read Trust Vector reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2025
    Las Vegas, United States
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    • ClaudeClaude

    Tailored Compliance Solutions is a woman-owned, boutique compliance consulting firm helping companies achieve audit-ready compliance without wasted time, rework, or unnecessary complexity. We specialize in SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, and CMMC readiness, guiding organizations through a structured, proven approach, from gap assessment through pre-audit validation. Our focus is simple: build compliance programs that ... read Tailored Compliance Solutions reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    2 - 9
    2026
    Beavercreek, United States

    Why Tailored Compliance Solutions?

    • We Build for Audit, Not Just Compliance on Paper
    • A Structured, Proven Path to Audit Readiness
    • We Fill the Internal Gaps
  • I believe every business deserves security leadership that understands both the threat landscape and the balance sheet. vCISO Pro partners with growing companies to build practical, right-sized cybersecurity programs — bridging the gap between enterprise-grade protection and small business budgets, one strategic decision at a time. Empower your business with strong foundations. Whether your business ... read vCISO PRO reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    2026
    The Woodlands, United States

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