The CISO You Need.
The Budget You Have.
We provide the strategic vision, compliance roadmap, and operational discipline of a world-class CISO—without the six-figure headcount.
TRUSTED BY LEADERS IN
The Old Way Is Dead.
Hiring a full-time CISO is slow, expensive, and often overkill. You don't need another executive salary; you need a strategy.
The Borealis Model
Security Leadership As A Service
We deploy a battle-tested security leadership team into your organization instantly. You get the outcome—compliance, trust, and safety—without the overhead.
Day 1 Impact
No ramp-up time. We start executing immediately.
Team > Individual
Access to our entire bench of experts, not just one person.
Cost Efficient
Save ~80% compared to a full-time executive hire.
Flexible
Scale up or down based on your audit cycles.
Strategic Outcomes
Governance & Strategy
Align security spend with business goals. We deliver quarterly roadmaps, budget planning, and board-level reporting.
- Board Decks
- Budget Planning
- OKR Alignment
Compliance Mastery
SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001. We handle the evidence collection, policy writing, and auditor defense.
- Policy Stack (25+ docs)
- Auditor Representation
- Evidence Collection
Risk Reduction
Vulnerability management, vendor risk assessments, and incident response planning to keep you resilient.
- Vendor Risk Reviews
- Pen Test Management
- IR Tabletop Exercises
Why Fractional?
| Comparison | Full-Time CISO | Borealis vCISO |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $250k - $350k + Equity | $36k - $96k |
| Onboarding Time | 3-6 months to hire | Immediate (Days) |
| Skillset | Single individual's bias | Entire Team Expertise |
| Contract Flexibility | Difficult to scale down | Month-to-Month |
| Tools & Templates | Builds from scratch | Day 1 Library Access |
The First 90 Days
We don't guess. We execute a proven playbook.
Discovery & Triage
Stop the bleeding. We identify critical gaps and stabilize your security posture immediately.
- Gap Analysis Report
- Risk Register Created
- Critical Patching
Build & Deploy
We implement the controls, write the policies, and deploy the tools needed for compliance.
- 25+ Policies Written
- MFA & SSO Rollout
- Vendor Assessments
Validate & Scale
We prove the system works through testing and prepare you for external audits.
- Mock Audit Completed
- Board Presentation
- Annual Roadmap
Mission Critical Queries
Common questions about our vCISO model.
Our retainers typically range from $3k to $8k per month, depending on the size of your organization and the complexity of your compliance requirements. This is roughly 15-20% of the cost of a full-time executive hire.
Absolutely. We act as the strategic "bridge" between executive goals and technical execution. We empower your IT team with clear priorities, policy backing, and architectural guidance—we don't replace them.
Yes. This is one of our specialties. We guide you through the entire readiness process, selecting the right auditor, and managing the evidence collection.
We are your partners. In the event of a security incident, we lead the Incident Response (IR) process, coordinating communications, technical containment, and legal/insurance reporting.
Ready to Secure Your Future?
Stop guessing about security. Start leading with confidence.