Fractional Chief Information Security Officer for Logistics & Transport
Board-Level Cybersecurity Leadership Without the £220,000+ Salary.
Cyber threats are hitting logistics, supply-chain, and operational businesses harder than ever.
Ransomware. Business email compromise. Insider threats. Supplier breaches.
And most organisations don’t have the in-house leadership to respond.
A Fractional CISO gives you expert cybersecurity direction, strategy, and confidence for a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire.
The Benefits of a Fractional CISO
Most organisations fall into one of these categories:
No cybersecurity leadership → reactive, exposed, and unprepared
IT-led security → well-intentioned, but not enough for modern threats
Over-reliance on tools → believing more software = better security
Large consultancy reports → expensive, bloated, and not actionable
A Fractional CISO gives you:
Clear strategy
Board-ready answers
Practical risk reduction
Real accountability for cybersecurity
All without replacing your existing team or adding unnecessary costs.
What Is a Fractional CISO?
A Fractional Chief Information Security Officer provides:
Cyber strategy, aligned with your business goals
Security leadership, without a six-figure salary
Technical guidance, translated into a language the board understands
Crisis management & incident response leadership
Continuous improvement, not one-off audits
We become your senior cybersecurity leader, operating part-time but delivering full impact.
Perfect for Logistics & Transport
If you operate depots, manage fleets, run a supply chain, or hold sensitive customer data, a Fractional CISO is ideal.
We specialise in:
Logistics & transportation
Warehousing and distribution
Supply-chain networks
Manufacturing operations
Your risks are unique — so your cyber leadership must be too.
Foundations - Strategic Oversight
For small businesses or organisations beginning to take cybersecurity seriously.
Goals: Clarity, direction, and a safety net for cyber-related decisions.
Protection - Active Leadership
For growing businesses handling customer data, regulated information, or higher risk.
Goals: Consistent improvement, measurable progress, and real security capability.
Fortress - Embedded Leadership
For high-trust environments, regulated operations, or organisations needing near full-time capability.
Goals: A highly capable cybersecurity programme without the six-figure CISO hire.
How Our Fractional CISO Service Works
We work to a 12-month roadmap with three clear engagement levels:
Foundations – Strategic Oversight
Protection – Active Leadership
Fortress – Embedded Leadership
Each level includes a structured quarterly plan, so you know exactly what gets done and what will improve.
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Quarter 1: Visibility & Priorities
Cybersecurity assessment
Prioritised risk register
Basic incident-response guidance
Immediate “quick win” fixes
Quarter 2: Foundations & Governance
Essential cybersecurity policies
Vendor risk review
Board-ready security explanations
Review of backups, MFA, and email security
Quarter 3: Stability & Preparedness
Quarterly risk updates
Incident response support
Threat monitoring reviews
Basic staff awareness guidance
Quarter 4: Planning for Year Two
Updated annual cybersecurity plan
Maturity review
Renewal roadmap
Outcome: Your organisation gains structured cybersecurity governance.
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Quarter 1: Deep Assessment & Roadmap
Full cybersecurity assessment
12-month strategic roadmap
Asset inventory
Incident-response plan creation
Quarter 2: Policies, Training & Exercises
Complete policy framework
Cybersecurity awareness training
Tabletop incident simulation
Tooling and vendor review
Quarter 3: Risk Management & Metrics
Vendor risk management
KPI dashboard for cybersecurity
Client questionnaire support
Mid-year maturity assessment
Quarter 4: Proof of Progress
Reporting for clients, insurers & partners
Updated risk register
Year-two improvements roadmap
Outcome: You move from patchy security to a professional, auditable cybersecurity programme.
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Quarter 1: Full Assessment & Remediation
Technical assessments
Framework gap analysis (ISO 27001, NIST, CE+)
Remediation plans with owners
Quick-wins implementation
Quarter 2: Deployment & Integration
Security tool deployment oversight
Incident response testing
Change-management integration
Vendor onboarding and assurance
Quarter 3: Capability & Maturity Building
Team capability development
Internal security champions
Programme documentation
Executive security dashboards
Quarter 4: Certification & Long-Term Strategy
Certification readiness: ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus
Security governance improvements
Three-year cyber strategy
Full programme performance review
Outcome: Full-time cybersecurity leadership for a fraction of the cost.
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Background in intelligence and defence
Experience in cyber, and security-cleared environments
Trusted by logistics, defence, and supply-chain operators
Leadership that aligns with real business operations
Clear communication (no jargon, no fear-mongering)
A structured 12-month roadmap, not guesswork
Cybersecurity needs leadership — not more tools.
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Across all packages, clients typically achieve:
Reduced likelihood of cyber incidents
Stronger resilience against ransomware
Improved customer and partner trust
Better insurance positioning
Measurable improvements in security maturity
Clarity on security responsibilities
Future-proofed governance
You know exactly where you stand, and what needs to happen next.
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Q. What exactly does a Fractional CISO do?
A. They lead your entire cybersecurity programme — strategy, risk, governance, compliance, and incident response — but on a part-time, cost-effective basis.
Q. Is this a virtual or on-site service?
A. Virtual.
Strategic work can be done remotely. Assessments, leadership sessions, and key workshops can also be achieved remotely. There are circumstances where an on-site service may be required. For example, where freight security is at your company.Q. How is this different from an IT manager or managed service provider?
A.
IT manages operations.
MSPs manage tools.
A CISO manages risk, strategy, and leadership.
They are fundamentally different roles.
Q. How quickly can we get started?
A. Typically, within 1–2 weeks.
We begin with an onboarding assessment, stabilise immediate risks, and then roll into your roadmap.Q. Do we need cybersecurity tools already?
A. No.
We help you assess what’s required, what’s unnecessary, and what’s missing. Many organisations save money after we remove redundant tools.Q. Do you help with Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001?
A. Yes — at every level.
The Active Leadership and Embedded packages are specifically designed to support certification readiness.Q. Can you work with our existing IT team or MSP?
A. Absolutely.
We frequently partner with internal IT and external vendors. Your IT team executes; we provide direction, oversight, and leadership.Q. What industries do you specialise in?
A. Logistics, transport, supply chain, and manufacturing.
Q. What does a typical 12-month engagement look like?
A. You’ll see:
90 days → Stabilisation
180 days → Measurable improvements
365 days → A functioning cybersecurity programme with leadership, metrics, and governance
Every month is aligned to your roadmap.
Q. Is there a minimum term?
A. No. There are options for short-term projects. However, real cybersecurity changes take time and consistency. 12 months is encouraged.
Ready to strengthen your cybersecurity and give your leadership team clarity?
Let’s build a modern, defensible cybersecurity programme without the full-time CISO cost.