Most retainers start at $10k.Foundation is $2k when that is all you need.
Starting at $2k for SMB. Most retainers are $10k. These are published ranges so you can see if we are in the same conversation. The 30-minute call is how we scope the work, not a checkout page.
What a $400K hire actually costs
Same seniority on a retainer. Move the slider if you want the math for your market.
Full-Time Cost
$595K/yr
salary + benefits + recruiting
Fractional Cost
$120K/yr
Growth tier, no overhead
Your Savings
$475K/yr
80% cost reduction
| Full-Time CISO | Fractional CISO | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cost | $350,000 - $500,000+ | $24,000 - $120,000-70% |
| Benefits & equity | $80,000 - $150,000 | $0-100% |
| Recruiting cost | $50,000 - $100,000 | $0-100% |
| Time to hire | 3-6 months | 1-2 weeks |
| Ramp-up time | 2-3 months | Immediate |
| Industry certifications | Varies | 12 (CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, CISA, CRISC...) |
| Board reporting experience | Varies | 50+ board engagements |
| Multi-framework expertise | 1-2 frameworks typical | SOC 2, ISO, NIST, FedRAMP, DORA, NIS2... |
| Scalability | Fixed capacity | Scale up/down monthly |
Satisfaction Guarantee
If you are not completely satisfied with the value delivered in the first 30 days, I will refund that month in full. No questions, no friction. I stand behind my work because 20+ years of client results speak for themselves.
Common Questions
Straight answers to the questions I hear most from CEOs, CTOs, and board members evaluating fractional security leadership.