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Finding your Expert
Find skilled fractional CISOs to secure your startup. Connectd matches you with experts in cybersecurity, technology and IT systems to give you the confidence you need to scale safely.
Share your challenges
Share what you’re working on and where you want to go. We’re here to help you find the fractional cybersecurity talent that will help you scale faster.
Match with talent
Explore curated matches, book intros and start engaging with the best-fit IT security experts who will have an immediate impact.
Scale risk free
Hire the information security talent you need from our vetted network of expert CISOs. Pro bono and paid placement options are available depending on your requirements.
Why hire a fractional CISO?
What can a fractional CISO do for your startup?
Bringing proven skills, a fractional CISO will evaluate your IT infrastructure before resolving risks and strengthening your startup’s security. They’ll also manage cybersecurity budgets, assume training responsibilities, ensure your systems comply with regulatory requirements, and put in place processes that support sustainable growth.
What are the benefits of hiring a fractional CISO?
Hiring a fractional CISO is more affordable, flexible and quicker than employing a full-time cybersecurity specialist with the same level of experience. Their expertise will bring confidence to the board as well as potential investors. They enable ambitious startups to fix vulnerabilities and see results faster, without the long-term commitment or costs.
When should you consider hiring a fractional CISO?
Startups might consider hiring a fractional CISO when they need expert cybersecurity leadership for growth, compliance, or risk management, but aren’t yet ready to take on a full-time executive. Examples include during periods of rapid growth, major audits, or following a security breach when reassurance is essential.
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Frequently asked questions
Should we hire a full-time or fractional CISO?
It depends on factors such as your cybersecurity vulnerabilities, timeline, and your budget.
Fractional CISOs are quicker to hire, offer you flexibility in terms of the hours they work, are generally less expensive, and often bring advice from various verticals and sectors. Plus, our platform’s members are pre-vetted to deliver insights backed by real-world experience. For these reasons startups are usually better off hiring fractional CISOs.
For larger and more established organizations who need high-level cybersecurity expertise day in day out, a full-time CISO might make more sense.
Can my startup hire a fractional CISO during a cybersecurity threat?
Yes. Given Connectd’s short hiring time, alongside the various ways to search for talent and make intros, you can rely on fractional CISO members to make critical decisions fast. With their tried and tested experience of resolving challenges, we encourage you to reach out.
If their results impress, you may wish to extend their involvement on further projects, training and tasks.
What costs are associated with joining the platform?
Connectd is free to join for startups. The only requirement is to complete an onboarding call with a member of our team to get full access to the platform.
After creating an account during your onboarding call, you’ll have instant access to our network of experts. You can filter talent by role, industry, skill set, location, and compensation expectations to help you find the best people for your business.
How do I find experts on the platform?
There are three core on-platform features which enable you to connect with talent: job postings, expert search and AI recommendations. Our global events also provide opportunities to build relationships with experts.
Where do you operate geographically?
Our members are located across 40+ countries, with strong representation in the US and UK. This enables you to access global expertise and cross-border collaboration, working with experts remotely if required.
