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Fractional CISO Canada

Fractional CISO (vCISO) Canada

If you’re searching for a Fractional CISO / vCISO in Canada, you’re usually trying to solve one of two problems: (1) you need real security leadership but don’t need a full-time hire yet, or (2) you want an independent second opinion before you spend more on tools. This page lays out what a good engagement looks like—clearly, and in business terms.

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What you should get in the first 30 days

  • Executive risk narrative: what matters most, in plain language
  • Prioritized risk register with owners + target dates
  • Security roadmap tied to budgets and operational reality
  • Board-ready reporting format (monthly/quarterly cadence)

Best fit signals

  • 500–1,500 users, hybrid cloud, fast growth
  • Regulatory pressure (privacy, payments, healthcare, finance)
  • Sales needs proof (SOC 2 / ISO / customer security reviews)
  • Security tools exist, but outcomes are unclear

How I work

Weekly momentum, clear ownership, and measurable outcomes. I’ll help you right-size the control stack, harden identity, validate recovery, and translate risk into decisions leadership can stand behind.

4-week Risk Snapshot Talk to Ed

Common deliverables

  • Security program charter + operating model
  • Identity & access hardening plan (MFA/PAM/least privilege)
  • Incident response + ransomware playbooks
  • Vendor risk baseline + tiering
  • Policies that match reality (not shelfware)
  • Evidence strategy for SOC 2 / ISO audits
  • Tabletop exercises and recovery validation
  • Board reporting pack (KPIs, KRIs, trend narrative)

Explore the Security Topics That Move the Needle

Clear internal structure for humans and search engines — and a practical path from priority to measurable outcome.

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Shadow AI, model risk, prompt injection, and data leakage controls — built for auditability.
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GRC That Executives Can Run
Risk, controls, evidence, and board-ready reporting — without fire drills.
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IAM, RBAC & IGA
Least privilege, lifecycle automation, and measurable reduction in identity risk.
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SASE & CASB Guardrails
Modern access + SaaS data controls that don’t break the business.
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Vendor Risk & Integrations
Scale third‑party reviews, secure integrations, and reduce SaaS risk as you grow.
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Packages
Time‑boxed outcomes: board risk snapshot, 90‑day foundation, and ongoing fractional CISO.
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