Virtual Executive Leadership
Fractional vCISO, vCTO, vCIO and vCyber Manager for organizations that need experienced leadership and a clear plan with follow-through, all without hiring a full-time executive.
What we do
Our virtual executives are senior leaders on retainer. They build your security program, run it, measure it and report on it to leadership and the board. Each one is backed by Cyber Defense Advisors’ full bench of specialists, so you get one accountable leader with a whole team behind them.
Compare the roles
Each role is a senior leader on retainer, scoped to the hours and responsibilities you need. Many clients combine them, for example a vCISO who sets direction and a vCyber Manager who runs the program day to day.
Security executive
Owns your security strategy and risk: security assessment and roadmap, incident response planning, security budget, and leadership of your security team, reported to executives and the board.
Best for: Organizations that need an accountable security executive for the board, insurers, regulators or customers, without a full-time CISO.
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Runs the cybersecurity program day to day: establishes, documents and monitors the program implementation plan, keeps documentation current and checks compliance with company policy.
Best for: Smaller organizations establishing a program for the first time, or teams with a security direction that need hands-on program management.
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Leads information technology: technology assessment and roadmap, vendor selection and management, IT budget, and guidance for your in-house IT team.
Best for: Organizations whose IT needs business-aligned leadership, planning and budget discipline.
Learn moreTechnology strategy executive
Sets technology strategy and innovation: strategic planning, technology roadmaps, technology investment guidance, vendor management and team development.
Best for: Small and medium-sized businesses where technology drives growth and decisions need a senior technology leader.
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Learn moreWhy CDA
Accountability implementing cybersecurity strategies.
Proven practices across five continents.
Experience implementing safety measures for hundreds of companies.
“Working with Cyber Defense Advisors has had a tremendously positive impact on our company. We are extremely happy with the service we receive.”
Fractional vCISO · vCTO · vCIO · vCyber Manager